{"id":3753,"date":"2025-12-26T04:30:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T01:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gameteam.io\/blog\/how-to-find-my-minecraft-server-ip\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T04:30:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T01:30:16","slug":"how-to-find-my-minecraft-server-ip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gameteam.io\/blog\/how-to-find-my-minecraft-server-ip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find My Minecraft Server IP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your Minecraft server IP is basically your server\u2019s home address on the internet\u2014without it, nobody can connect to play with you. Whether you\u2019re running a server on your own computer, renting one from a hosting provider, or jumping into a friend\u2019s world, knowing how to find that IP address is essential.<\/p>\n

Quick answer:<\/strong> If you\u2019re hosting locally, open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac\/Linux) and type ipconfig<\/code> or ifconfig<\/code> to find your internal IP. For rented servers, check your hosting provider\u2019s control panel. For servers you\u2019re joining, ask the server owner or check your server list in the multiplayer menu.<\/p>\n

Finding Your Minecraft Server IP: The Basics<\/h2>\n

There are three main scenarios when you need a server IP address, and each one has a slightly different process. The good news is that none of them are complicated\u2014most people just don\u2019t know where to look.<\/p>\n

Local Server (Running on Your Computer)<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re hosting a Minecraft server<\/strong> directly from your PC, you\u2019ll need your local IP address<\/strong> so other players on your network can join. This is different from your public IP, which is what people outside your home network use.<\/p>\n

For Windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Press Windows + R<\/strong> to open the Run dialog<\/li>\n
  2. Type cmd<\/code> and hit Enter<\/li>\n
  3. In Command Prompt, type ipconfig<\/code><\/li>\n
  4. Look for \u201cIPv4 Address\u201d under your active network connection\u2014this is usually something like 192.168.1.100<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For Mac:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Open Terminal (find it in Applications > Utilities)<\/li>\n
    2. Type ifconfig<\/code> and press Enter<\/li>\n
    3. Find your local IP under \u201cinet\u201d in the active connection\u2014typically starts with 192.168<\/code> or 10.0<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      For Linux:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Open a terminal window<\/li>\n
      2. Type hostname -I<\/code> or ifconfig<\/code><\/li>\n
      3. Your local IP will display immediately<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Once you have this address, players on your home network can connect using it directly in their Minecraft launcher. If you want people outside your network to join, you\u2019ll need to set up port forwarding on your router<\/a> and share your public IP instead.<\/p>\n

        Rented Server (Hosting Provider)<\/h3>\n

        If you\u2019ve rented a Minecraft server<\/strong> from a hosting company like GameTeam.io, finding your server IP is even simpler. Your provider assigns you a dedicated IP address and displays it prominently in your account.<\/p>\n

        Here\u2019s where to look:<\/strong><\/p>\n