Windows 10: Obtain an IP address automatically
In Windows 10, you can obtain your IP address automatically in just a few steps. We show you how to do this in the practical tip below.
Obtain an IP address automatically in Windows 10
To get your IP address automatically under Windows, you only have to do the following steps:
- First start the Network and Sharing Center by opening the search with [Windows] + [S] and searching for "Network and Sharing Center".
- Then you have to click on the network connection for which you want to obtain the IP address automatically.
- Now click on "Properties" in the window that opens. You need administrator rights for this.
- Then select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)" from the list and click on "Properties".
- Finally, all you have to do is select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and save the setting by clicking "OK".
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In our next article, you will learn how to connect a network drive under Windows 10.