How Do I Clear IP?

To clear your IP address and obtain a new one, you can release your current IP configuration and then renew it. Here's how to do it through the command prompt in Windows:

Steps to Release and Renew Your IP Address

1. Open the Command Prompt:

   • Press the Windows key + R to open the "Run" dialog box.
   • Type cmd (without quotes) and press Enter, or click "OK". This will open the Command Prompt window.

2. Release Your Current IP Address:

   • In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /release (without quotes) and press Enter.
   • This command releases your current IP address, essentially disconnecting you from your current IP assignment. You should see information displayed as the process completes.

3. Renew Your IP Address:

   • Once the prompt returns (after the release command), type ipconfig /renew (without quotes) and press Enter.
   • This command requests a new IP address from your DHCP server (typically your router). You should see details of your new IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway displayed.

4. Exit the Command Prompt:

   • Type exit (without quotes) and press Enter to close the Command Prompt window.

Explanation

• ipconfig: This is a command-line utility in Windows used to manage network configurations, including IP addresses.
• /release: This parameter tells ipconfig to release the current IP address configuration.
• /renew: This parameter tells ipconfig to request a new IP address from the DHCP server.

This process effectively forces your computer to request a new IP address from your router (or other DHCP server), which may be useful for troubleshooting network connectivity issues or obtaining a different IP address. Remember that your IP address may remain the same if the DHCP server assigns the same address back to you.