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How to Set a Static IP Address for a Windows 10 PC
There are many reasons why you might want to set a static IP address for your Windows 10 PC. In most cases, your router will assign your computer a dynamic IP address, meaning it changes from time to time. This can make it hard to access your computer remotely, use certain programs, and let other users on your network send you files. Here’s how to set a static IP address on your Windows 10 PC.
- Click the magnifying glass icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
- Next, right-click on WiFi or Ethernet . This will depend on what kind of connection you are using. If your computer is hooked up to your router via an Ethernet cable, right-click that option. If your computer is connected via WiFi, right-click that option. You should be able to tell which adapter you are using by looking at the red Xs and green bars.
- Then click the radio button next to Use the following IP address .
- IP Address : Use the first 3 segments of your current IP address. So, if your computer’s IP address is currently 192.168.0.1, you can use any IP address that starts with 192.168.0.X, where X is any number between 1 and 254. Or, if your computer’s IP address is 10.0.0.1, you can use an IP address that starts with 10.0.0.X, where X is any number between 1 and 254. But make sure you don’t set your computer’s IP address to be the same as your router’s IP address.
- Subnet Mask : Usually, on a home network, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
- Default Gateway : This is your router’s IP address, or the IP address of any other gateway, such as an access point
- Finally, click OK and then close the Properties window. Your changes will not go into effect until you close the WiFi/Ethernet Properties window.
Once you set your Windows 10 PC to a static IP address, check out our step-by-step guide on how to port forward , so you can remotely access your computer from anywhere in the world.
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How to Assign a Static IP Address in Windows 10 or 11
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- To set a static IP address in Windows 10 or 11, open Settings -> Network & Internet and click Properties for your active network.
- Choose the "Edit" button next to IP assignment and change the type to Manual.
- Flip the IPv4 switch to "On", fill out your static IP details, and click Save.
Sometimes, it’s better to assign a PC its own IP address rather than letting your router assign one automatically. Join us as we take a look at assigning a static IP address in Windows.
What is a Static IP Address? Assign Static IP Addresses Via Your Router How to Set a Static IP Address in Windows 11 How to Set a Static IP Address in Windows 10 How to Set a Static IP Address in Windows 7 or 8 Using "Network Connections" Set a Static IP Address in Windows Vista Set a Static IP Address in Windows XP
What is a Static IP Address?
A static IP address is manually set to a permanent, fixed address rather than being assigned automatically by your router using a procotol known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP is a handy way for devices to connect to your network more easily, because you don’t have to configure IP addressing for each new device yourself. The downside to automatic addressing is that it’s possible for a device’s IP address to change from time to time, which is why people choose static IPs for certain types of devices. For example:
- You have a device like a home media server that you want to be able to find using the same IP address or host name each time.
- You have certain apps that can only connect to network devices using their IP address. In particular, many older networking apps suffer this limitation.
- You forward ports through your router to devices on your network. Some routers play nice with port forwarding and dynamic IP addresses; others do not.
Whatever your reason, assigning static IP addresses to devices is not difficult, but you do have a choice to make—whether to do it from the router or on the device itself.
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Assign Static IP Addresses Via Your Router
While this article covers assigning static IP addresses to PCs within Windows itself, there is another way to go about it. Many routers allow you to assign a pool of IP addresses that are handed out to specific devices (based on the device’s physical, or MAC address). This method offers a couple of significant advantages:
- IP addresses are still managed by the router, meaning that you won’t have to make (and keep up with) changes on each individual device.
- It’s easier to assign addresses within the same IP address pool your router uses.
This article is about assigning static IP addresses directly to PCs running Windows. We’ve already got a great guide on How to Set Static IP Addresses On Your Router , so if that’s the way you want to go, be sure to give it a read.
With all that in mind, though, let’s take a look at how to assign static IP addresses within any version of Windows.
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How to Set a Static IP Address in Windows 11
To set a static IP address in Windows 11, you’ll want to open Settings, go to Network & Internet, and then find the Properties for your network. Inside there you’ll be able to click the Edit button for IP Assignment and then fill out the manual network details.
First, open up the Settings app and then find Network & Internet on the left-hand side. You’ll be presented with a panel that shows your current network connection. You can click where it says “Properties” right underneath the network, or if you have multiple network connections you can drill down into the specific network to see the IP address details for each one . In this case it’s called “Ethernet”, but you will most likely see “Wi-Fi” as the option to choose.
Once you’ve drilled down into the network connection that you want to set a manual IP for, scroll down until you see “IP Assignment” and then click the Edit button to the right.
Once there, you’ll flip the drop-down to “Manual” and switch the IPv4 switch to “On”. At this point you can fill out your network details and click Save to finish.
You can also use the old-school Network Connections panel in Windows 11, so if you prefer to use that method, keep reading.
If you’re interested in more advanced networking, you might need to set up a static TCP/IP route , reset the entire TCP/IP stack on Windows , check open TCP/IP ports , find your MAC address on Windows , or find your IP address from the Command Prompt . We’ve got you covered there too.
How to Set a Static IP Address in Windows 10
To set a static IP address in Windows 10, you’ll need to open the Settings app and drill down to Network & Internet. From there you’ll select Properties for your network, and then the Edit button next to IP Assignment where you can input a manual IP address.
First, open the Settings app and locate the Network & Internet button.
On the next screen you’ll see your network status, which should show you your active network. Here you’ll want to click the Properties button. If you have multiple different networks, you could select them from the left-hand menu—in our case you’ll notice we have both Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks, so you’ll want to pick the one that you are trying to set a manual IP address for. You’ll notice this is the same method we use when we’re trying to find an IP address on Windows 10 .
On the network properties screen, scroll down until you see “IP settings” and click the Edit button under “IP assignment”.
In the resulting popup window, change the Edit IP settings dropdown to Manual and then flip the IPv4 switch to “On”. Fill out the details, click Save, and you should be good to go.
You might need to reboot to get all of your applications to work properly, just because it’s Windows.
It’s worth noting that you can use the old Network Connections method to set an IP address in any version of Windows, so if you prefer that method, keep reading.
How to Set a Static IP Address in Windows 7 or 8 Using “Network Connections”
To change the computer’s IP address in Windows 7, you’ll need to open the “Network Connections” window. Hit Windows+R, type “ncpa.cpl” into the Run box, and then hit Enter.
In the “Network Connections” window, right-click the adapter for which you want to set a static IP address, and then select the “Properties” command.
In the properties window for the adapter, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click the “Properties” button.
Select the “Use the following IP address” option, and then type in the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that corresponds with your network setup. Next, type in your preferred and alternate DNS server addresses. Finally, select the “Validate settings upon exit” option so that Windows immediately checks your new IP address and corresponding information to ensure that it works. When you’re ready, click the “OK” button.
And then close out of the network adapter’s properties window.
Windows automatically runs network diagnostics to verify that the connection is good. If there are problems, Windows will give you the option of running the Network troubleshooting wizard. However, if you do run into trouble, the wizard likely won’t do you too much good. It’s better to check that your settings are valid and try again.
Set a Static IP Address in Windows Vista
Changing your IP from DHCP to a Static address in Vista is similar to other versions of Windows, but getting to the correct location is a bit different. Open the Start Menu, right-click on Network, and select Properties.
The Network and Sharing Center opens…click on Manage network connections .
Right-click on the network adapter you want to assign an IP address and click Properties.
Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button.
Now change the IP, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses. When you’re finished click OK.
You’ll need to close out of Local Area Connection Properties for the settings to go into effect.
Open the Command Prompt and use the ipconfig command to verify that the changes were successful.
Set a Static IP Address in Windows XP
To set a Static IP in Windows XP, right-click the “My Network Places” icon, and then select “Properties.”
Right-click the adapter for which you want to set the IP, and then select “Properties” from the context menu.
Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” entry, and then click the “Properties” button.
Select the “Use the following IP address” option. Type in the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses you want to use. When you’re finished, click the “OK” button.
You will need to close out of the adapter’s properties window before the changes go into effect.
And you can verify your new settings by using the ipconfig command at the command prompt.
By and large, it’s better to let most of your devices have their IP addresses assigned automatically by your router. Occasionally, though, you might want to set a static IP address for a particular device. While you can set static IP addresses directly on your devices (and this article has shown you how to do just that on Windows PCs), we still recommending setting up static IP addressing on your router if possible. It will just make life easier.
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How to Set Up a Static IP Address
DHCP is fine, unless you're looking to perform advanced networking tasks. Here's how to set a Static IP address (or DHCP reservation) for any device on your network.
An IP address is a unique identifier for a specific device on your network. Your router assigns them to these devices using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). As you connect new devices to the network, they will be assigned the next IP address in the pool, and if a device hasn't connected in a few days, its IP address will "expire" so it can be assigned to something else.
For everyday use, this is perfectly fine, and you will never even notice it happening in the background. But if you regularly SSH into your Raspberry Pi , turn your computer on from across the house with Wake-on-LAN , or perform other advanced networking tasks, DHCP can become an annoyance.
It's hard to remember which IP address is assigned to which device, and if they ever expire, you have to look it up all over again. This is where a static IP address comes in handy. Here's how to set them up.
What is a Static IP Address?
Instead of letting your router assign whatever IP address is free at any given time, you can assign specific IP addresses to the devices you access frequently. For example, I have my home server set to 192.168.1.10, my main desktop to 192.168.1.11, and so on—easy to remember, sequential, and unchanging.
You can assign these static IP addresses on the device itself—using, say, Windows' network settings on each computer—or you can do it at the router level. If you do it through the router, it will likely be called a DHCP reservation, though many people (and even some routers ) still refer to it as a "static IP address."
DHCP reservations allow you to easily set everything up in one place with all your computers left at their default settings. Your computer will ask for an IP address via DHCP, and your router will assign it the one you reserved, with your computer being none the wiser.
How to Set Up a DHCP Reservation
To set up a DHCP reservation, you need to know your IP address , which is easy enough to find out. You must then head to your router's configuration page —usually by typing its IP address in your browser's navigation bar—and log in. (For mesh Wi-Fi systems , you would use an app instead of a config page.)
The location is different for every config page, but you're looking for something called "DHCP reservations," "static IP addresses," or similar. On my Asus router, for instance, it's in the LAN settings category.
To assign a reservation, you need the MAC address of the device in question. This is a unique string of characters that identifies a particular network adapter, and you can usually find it in your router's list of connected devices . Make sure you're getting the MAC address for the correct network adapter—if you have both Ethernet and Wi-Fi on your computer, you have one MAC address for each.
On your router's config page, enter an easy-to-remember label for the device (like "Whitson's Desktop PC"), the MAC address, and your desired IP address. Save your changes, and repeat the process for any other IP addresses you want to reserve.
From then on, those devices should have your reserved IP addresses assigned to them, and you will never have to look them up again.
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By default, your Windows 10 PC or server is set to use dynamic IP addresses . But when adding the computer to a network, you may be required to set Windows 10 static IP address.
When you use a DHCP or dynamic routing, your router assigns an IP address to your machine each time you restart it.
You need a static IP address on your Windows 10 computer because your router may assign one IP address to multiple devices, and they won’t have connectivity because of the conflict.
That’s just one reason, however. For whatever reason, if you want to set a static IP address, here’s how to do it in Windows 10.
Users sometimes run into challenges after setting static IP addresses, the most common of which is where to system refuses to connect to a static IP address.
Here’s how to fix this issue:
- Confirm that no other device in your network is assigned the same static IP address.
- Unplug every cable from your router and reset the router .
- Rename your network and router, add your computer, and reset.
- Change the IP address to the subnet mask with the allowed number of connected devices.
- Add a 2nd computer to the network.
- Confirm that the default gateway and subnet mask are correct.
How can I set up my static IP address in Windows 10?
1. set it manually.
- Right-click on the network icon on your taskbar.
- Select the Open Network & Internet settings option.
- Right-click on your network connection and select Properties .
- Go to Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on it.
- Click on the Use the following IP address option.
- Fill in your static IP address.
- Enter the subnet mask and default gateway.
- Optionally, choose to use the following DNS server addresses and enter your DNS server addresses.
- Hit the OK button to save the configuration.
2. Use the Command Prompt
- Press the Windows key and search for cmd .
- Right-click on Command Prompt and choose to Run as administrator .
- ipconfig /all
- Write down the IPv4 address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses.
- netsh interface ip set address name="Ethernet0" static 10.2.2.212 255.255.255.0 10.1.2 Note: Replace Ethernet0 with the name of your network adapter and change 10.2.2.212 255.255.255.0 10.1.2 to the correct IP address.
- netsh interface ip set dns name="Ethernet0" static 10.1.2.1 Note: Replace Ethernet0 with your adapter’s name and 10.1.2.1 with your network’s DNS server address.
- netsh interface ip add dns name="Ethernet0" 8.8.8.8 index=2 Note: Change Ethernet0 your network’s name and 8.8.8.8 to the alternate DNS server address.
3. Use the Windows 10 Settings
- Press the Windows key + I combination.
- Select the Network & Internet tile.
- Choose Manual from the dropdown menu.
- Toggle on the IPv4 switch.
- Click on the Save button.
These are the three easiest ways to assign or set a static IP address on your Windows PC, so make sure to follow them exactly to avoid any unwanted issues.
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How to configure a static IP on Windows 10 or 11
Do you need to switch from a dynamic to a static IP address configuration on Windows 11 or 10? Here's how.
- Windows 11 static IP
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On Windows, the router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is (usually) responsible for assigning a dynamic Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) configuration to every device in the network, including to your computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10.
Although a dynamic IP address is the recommended configuration for most situations, you may need to change to a static IP address if you're thinking about setting up a printer or file sharing, or you have to configure port forwarding on the router to your computer.
The reason is that a dynamic network configuration can change at any time after the lease from the DHCP expires and if the address changes, network resources you may have configured will stop working. Setting a static IP address will always stay the same on the computer, allowing a more reliable experience sharing resources in the network or forwarding ports.
Whatever the reason, on Windows 10 and 11, you have many ways to configure a static TCP/IP address, including using the Settings app and Command Prompt.
This guide will walk you through the different ways to configure a static network configuration on Windows 11 and 10.
How to set a static TCP/IP network configuration on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can change your computer's dynamic IP configuration to static in at least two ways through the Settings app or commands.
Configure IP from Settings app
To assign a permanent TCP/IP configuration on Windows 11, use these steps:
- Open Settings .
- Click on Network & internet .
- (Optional) Click on Advanced network settings .
- Under the "More settings" section, click on Hardware and connection properties.
- Note the current IPv4 , Subnet mask , Default Gateway , and DNS server addresses to determine the new configuration, as it has to be in the same network scope.
- Click the Ethernet or Wi-Fi page on the right side from the "Network & internet." page.
- Quick note: If you select the Wi-Fi page, you need to click on the connection properties to access the network settings.
- Click on the Edit button for the "IP assignment" setting.
- Select the Manual option from the drop-down menu.
- Turn on the IPv4 toggle switch.
- Confirm the IP address for the computer – for example, 10.1.4.90.
- Confirm the subnet mask for the configuration – for example, 255.255.255.0.
- Confirm the default gateway address (usually your router's IP) – for example, 10.1.4.1.
- Confirm the preferred DNS address – for example, 10.1.4.1.
- Quick note: In a home network, you may also be able to use the router's IP address for the DNS configuration. You can also use third-party DNS services like Google Public DNS, Cloudflare, Cisco's OpenDNS, and others.
- (Optional) Select the "On (automatic template)" option for the "DNS over HTTPS" setting and leave the "Fallback to plaintext" option disabled unless you want to encrypted as well as unencrypted traffic or you're troubleshooting connectivity.
- Quick note: DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a feature that encrypts the DNS queries over the HTTPS protocol to improve security and privacy on the internet. You only want to enable this feature if the DNS server supports this feature.
- Confirm the alternate DNS address (if applicable).
- (Optional) Select the "On (automatic template)" option for the "DNS over HTTPS" setting and leave the "Fallback to plaintext" option disabled.
- Click the Save button.
Once you complete the steps, the computer will start using the static network configuration. If everything has been configured correctly, you should be able to open the web browser to access the internet.
If you entered an address (such as the DNS address) and then changed it, you probably won't be able to save the settings. If this is the case, cancel the configuration, start over, enter the correct configuration, and then try to save the settings.
Configure IP from Command Prompt
To set a static TCP/IP configuration on Windows 11, use these steps:
- Open Start .
- 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 : ipconfig /all
- Confirm the name of the adapter and the networking configuration, including the IPv4 , Subnet mask , Default Gateway , and DNS Servers .
- Type the following command to configure a static TCP/IP address and press Enter : netsh interface ip set address name= "ADAPTER-NAME" static IP-ADDRESS SUBNET-ADDRESS DEFAULT-GATEWAY-ADDRESS
In the above command, replace ADAPTER-NAME with the name of your network adapter. Change IP-ADDRESS SUBNET-ADDRESS DEFAULT-GATEWAY-ADDRESS with the device IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway addresses you want. For example, this command sets the 10.1.4.90, 255.255.255.0, 10.1.4.1 configuration: netsh interface ip set address name="Ethernet 10Gb" static 10.1.4.90 255.255.255.0 10.1.4.1
- Type the following command to set a DNS server address and press Enter : netsh interface ip set dns name="ADAPTER-NAME" static DNS-ADDRESS
In the command, change ADAPTER-NAME with your adapter's name and DNS-ADDRESS with the DNS server address of the network. For example, this command sets the local router as the DNS server: netsh interface ip set dns name="Ethernet 10Gb" static 10.1.4.1
- Type the following command to set an alternate DNS server address and press Enter : netsh interface ip add dns name="ADAPTER-NAME" DNS-ADDRESS index=2
In the command, change ADAPTER-NAME with the adapter's name and DNS-ADDRESS with an alternate DNS server address. For example, netsh interface ip add dns name="Ethernet 10Gb" 1.1.1.1 index=2
After you complete the steps, the commands will set a static network configuration on Windows 11.
How to set a static TCP/IP network configuration on Windows 10
On Windows 10, you can also use the Settings app and Command Prompt to set up a static IP network configuration.
To assign a permanent TCP/IP configuration on Windows 10, use these steps:
- Click on Ethernet or Wi-Fi .
- Click on the active connection on the right side.
- Click the Edit button for the "IP assignment" setting.
- Select the Manual option.
- Confirm the subnet prefix length (subnet mask) for the configuration – for example, 24 to specify the 255.255.255.0 subnet mask.
- Quick tip: It's important to use the number that represents the network instead of the subnet mask. Otherwise, the configuration won't save. If you don't know the subnet prefix length for your subnet mask, you can use any online subnet calculator (opens in new tab) to find out.
Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 will start using the static IP configuration. If you lose network connectivity, restart the computer to regain access to the local network and internet.
To change from dynamic to static IP address with commands on Windows 10, use these steps:
In the command, change ADAPTER-NAME with your adapter's name and DNS-ADDRESS with the DNS server address of the network. For example, this command sets the local router as the DNS server: netsh interface ip set dns name=" Ethernet 10Gb" static 10.1.4.1
In the command, change ADAPTER-NAME with the adapter's name and DNS-ADDRESS with an alternate DNS server address. For example, netsh interface ip add dns name="Ethernet0" 1.1.1.1 index=2
After you complete the steps, the network configuration will switch from dynamic to static on Windows 10.
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Here’s how to set a static IP address on your Windows 10 PC. Click the magnifying glass icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen. Then type IP Address into the search bar and click Open. You can also hit Enter on your keyboard if you see Ethernet settings. Then click Change adapter options. You will see this under Related settings.
To set a static IP address in Windows 10 or 11, open Settings -> Network & Internet and click Properties for your active network. Choose the "Edit" button next to IP assignment and change the type to Manual. Flip the IPv4 switch to "On", fill out your static IP details, and click Save.
On your router's config page, enter an easy-to-remember label for the device (like "Whitson's Desktop PC"), the MAC address, and your desired IP address. Save your changes, and repeat the...
Right-click on the network icon on your taskbar. Select the Open Network & Internet settings option. Click on Change adapter options under the Change your network settings area. Right-click on your network connection and select Properties. Go to Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on it. Select Properties below the list.
On Windows 11, you can change your computer's dynamic IP configuration to static in at least two ways through the Settings app or commands. Configure IP from Settings app To assign a...