How to Find My Ip Address on Ubuntu 18.04 Command Line

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 18.04 Showing My LAN Ip Address on Command Line Easy Guide

Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Find Your Machine Local Network Ip Address on Command Line Shell in Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux.

IP stands for “Internet Protocol,” which is the set of rules governing the format of data sent via the Internet or Local Network.

In essence, IP Addresses are the Identifier that allows information to be sent between Interfaces on a Network: they contain Location Information and make Devices accessible for communication.

Last, ifconfig Command Name stands for “Interface configuration.” It is used to view and change the Configuration of the Network Interfaces on Local System.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on GNU/Linux:

   Console Ubuntu QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on GNU/Linux Terminal

2. 2. Showing IP Address

   Now to Find Machine IP Address
   Usually it is very simple, just play:

   ifconfig

   Then Check for the line starting with:
   • Ethernet: “et” or “en“
   • Wi-fi: “wl“
   Again you’ll recognize the Active Device looking at the adjourning Trasmitted “RX packets“. (It’s enough to run the Command some times)
   Once the Interface is recognized look at the “inet” Value beginning with “192.168“:
   
   That’s the IP! :)