What is my IP address?

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Once you’ve set up XP/VS Server to allow remote access for multiple users you will need the IP address or hostname of your server.

  1. Right-click on the Windows icon and select “Run”.

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  2. In the box that appears type cmd.exe and press “Enter”.

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  3. Type ipconfig in the command line and press “Enter”.

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You’ll see a range of information appear, but for now just note down the IPv4 Address or hostname of your remote server.

To connect to XP/VS Server simply use any modern Remote Desktop app (recommended).

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Type the IP address or hostname of your remote computer, your username and click “Connect”.


Last updated: 03 Jan 2022

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