How Do I Find My Internal IP Address in Linux/Ubuntu? [GUIDE]

Need to connect devices on your local network or troubleshoot connectivity issues? 🧠 In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to find your internal IP address using the Ubuntu terminal—quickly and easily!

Whether you're working with servers, remote access tools, or simply trying to share files across devices, knowing your internal IP is a must! 📡

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Video:
🖥️ How to open and use the terminal in Ubuntu
🔎 How to find all network interface information using ip a
📌 How to identify your internal IP address from the output
💡 How to use hostname -I for a quick IP lookup
🧩 What the loopback address is and why it’s different

⏱️ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
00:00 – Introduction
00:06 – Opening the terminal
00:18 – Using ip a to view network interfaces
00:24 – Identifying the internal IP under active connection
00:59 – Explanation of loopback address
01:08 – Quick method using hostname -I

🎯 Why Watch This Video?
🧠 Gain a better understanding of how networking works in Ubuntu
🛠️ Solve connection issues and configure local services
📡 Make it easier to connect phones, printers, or other PCs on your network
⚙️ Improve your Linux terminal skills
🧑‍💻 Perfect for beginners, IT learners, and home network users

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