On Windows 10, setting a static IP address to your device is an essential configuration that may be required in many scenarios. For example, if you plan to share files or a printer on a local network or when trying to configure port forwarding.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu System Preferences, then click Network. In the list at the left, select the network connection you want to use (such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet), then click Advanced. Click TCP/IP, then click the Configure IPv4 or Configure IPv6 pop-up menu to make the adjustments required by your ISP or network administrator.
If you do not assign a static IP address, services or a port forwarding configuration will eventually stop working. This is because, by default, connected devices use dynamic IP addresses assigned by the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (usually the router), which can change as soon as you restart your machine, or after the dynamically assigned configuration expires.
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In this guide, you will learn the steps to set a static IP (version 4) address to your Windows 10 device when it is providing a service on the network, or you are simply configuring port forwarding to your device on the router. (You can also configure your router to assign a static IP address using the DHCP settings.)
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How to assign static IP address using Command Prompt
Although using commands may be challenging for some users, this is one of the quickest ways to assign a static IP address on Windows 10.
Use these steps to set a static IP address on Windows 10 using Command Prompt:
Open Start on Windows 10.
Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
Type the following command to see your current networking configuration and press Enter:
Under the network adapter, note the name of the adapter as well as the following information in these fields:
- IPv4
- Subnet mask
- Default Gateway
- DNS Servers
Type the following command to assign a static IP address and press Enter:
In the above command, replace Ethernet0 with the name of your network adapter. Change 10.1.2.220255.255.255.010.1.2.1 with the device IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address that corresponds to your network configuration.
Type the following command to set a DNS server address and press Enter:
In the above command, make sure to change Ethernet0 with your adapter’s name and 10.1.2.1 with the DNS server address of the network.
Type the following command to set an alternate DNS server address and press Enter:
In the above command, replace Ethernet0 with your adapter’s name and 8.8.8.8 with an alternate DNS server address.
After you complete the steps, you can test the new configuration using the ping command (for example ping google.com) to see if the internet is working. Alternatively, you can open your web browser and navigate to a website to see if the configuration works.
Microsoft is in the process of retiring netsh from Windows 10. As a result, you should start using the “NetTCPIP” networking module available in PowerShell instead.
How to assign static IP address using Control Panel
If Command Prompt is not for you, it’s possible to use Control Panel to change the IP settings on Windows 10.
Use these steps to assign a static IP configuration using Control Panel:
Open Control Panel.
Click on Network and Internet.
Click on Network and Sharing Center.
Click the Change adapter settings option on the left navigation pane.
Right-click the network adapter and select the Properties option.
Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option.
Click the Properties button.
Select the Use the following IP address option.
Set the IP address (for example, 10.1.2.220).
Set the Subnet mask. Usually, on a home network, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Set the Default gateway. This address is typically your router’s IP address (for example, 10.1.2.1).
Under the “Use the following DNS server addresses set Preferred DNS server” section, set the Preferred DNS server address, which is usually your router’s IP address or IP address of the server providing DNS resolutions (for example, 10.1.2.1).
(Optional) Set the Alternative DNS server, which your computer will use if it cannot reach the preferred server.
Click the OK button.
Click the Close button again.
Once you complete the steps, you can open your web browser and try loading a website to see if the configuration is working.
How to assign static IP address using PowerShell
Windows 10 also includes the PowerShell command line platform that allows you to use the “NetTCPIP” module to manage networking settings, including the ability to change the IP address settings of your computer.
To set a static IP address with PowerShell, use these steps:
Open Start.
Search for PowerShell, right-click the result, and select the Run as administrator option.
Type the following command to view your current network configuration and press Enter:
After running the command, note the following information:
- InterfaceIndex
- IPv4Address
- IPv4DefaultGateway
- DNSServer
Type the following command to set a static IP address and press Enter:
In the command, replace the InterfaceIndex number (4) with the corresponding number of your adapter. Change IPAddress with the static IP address you want to assign to your device. Only if necessary, change PrefixLength (subnet mask) with the correct bit number. Typically on a home network, the setting is 24. Also, change the DefaultGateway option with the default gateway address of the network.
Type the following command to assign a DNS server address and press Enter:
If you need to set a secondary DNS server address, use the same command with another address using a comma. For example:
In the command, replace the InterfaceIndex number (4) with your network adapter’s corresponding number. Also, change ServerAddresses with the DNS IP address.
After you complete the steps, you can test the new configuration by opening your web browser and navigating to a website.
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How to assign static IP address using Settings
On Windows 10, you can also change the IP address settings using the Settings app for wireless and wired adapters.
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To assign a static IP address configuration to a Wi-Fi adapter, use these steps:
Open Settings.
Click on Network & Internet.
Click on Wi-Fi.
Click on the current network connection.
Under the “IP settings” section, click the Edit button.
Using the drop-down menu, select the Manual option.
Turn on the IPv4 toggle switch.
Set the static IP address.
Set the Subnet prefix length (subnet mask). If your subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, then the subnet prefix length in bits is 24.
Set the Default Gateway address.
Set the Preferred DNS address.
Set the Alternate DNS address (if applicable).
Click the Save button.
Once you complete the steps, you can test your settings using your web browser to open a website.
Assign static IP address for Ethernet adapter
To assign a static IP address configuration to an Ethernet (wired) adapter, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
Click on Network & Internet.
Click on Ethernet.
Click on the current network connection.
Under the “IP settings” section, click the Edit button.
Using the drop-down menu, select the Manual option.
Turn on the IPv4 toggle switch.
Set the static IP address.
Set the Subnet prefix length (subnet mask). If your subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, then the subnet prefix length in bits is 24.
Set the Default Gateway address.
Set the Preferred DNS address.
Set the Alternate DNS address (if applicable).
Click the Save button.
After you complete the steps, you can test your settings using your web browser to open a website.
Whatever the method you use, it is recommended to assign an IP address within the network range and outside of the DHCP server scope to allow proper connectivity and avoid address conflicts. As multiple devices sharing the same address will cause a networking conflict that will prevent them from connecting to the internet.
We are focusing this guide on Windows 10, but you can use the Command Prompt and Control Panel methods on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.
If you need help configuring a static IP address on Windows 10, make sure to ask in the Pureinfotech forums.
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Update January 18, 2021: This guide was originally published in September 2017, and it has been updated to reflect the new changes available on Windows 10.