How to Find the IP Address of Your Mac Using Terminal
Why `ifconfig getifaddr en0` May Not Work on macOS
The `ifconfig getifaddr en0` command is used to display the IP address of the specified network interface. However, on macOS, this command may not work because the network interface names have changed in recent versions of the operating system. The default network interface name is now `en0`, but it is possible that your Mac has a different name. To find the correct network interface name, you can use the following command:
networksetup -listallhardwareports This command will list all of the network interfaces on your Mac, along with their names. Once you know the correct network interface name, you can use the following command to find the IP address:
ifconfig getifaddr [network interface name] For example, to find the IP address of the `en0` network interface, you would use the following command:
ifconfig getifaddr en0 Alternative Methods for Finding the IP Address
If you are unable to use the `ifconfig` command, there are a few other ways to find the IP address of your Mac:
- **System Preferences:** You can find the IP address of your Mac in System Preferences by going to Network > Advanced > TCP/IP. The IP address will be listed next to IPv4 Address.
- **Network Utility:** You can also find the IP address of your Mac using the Network Utility application. To open Network Utility, go to Applications > Utilities > **Network Utility**. In the Network Utility window, select the Info tab and then click on the Network button. The IP address will be listed next to IPv4 Address.
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