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How to Release & Renew IP Address

By: Waseem Patwegar

Here is how you can Release & Renew IP Address to fix internet connectivity problems on Windows Computer, Mac, iPhone and Android Phone.

Release & Renew IP Address

Release & Renew IP Address on PC, Mac, iPhone and Android

In a typical internet connectivity setup, the Modem/Router obtains its IP Address from your Internet Service Provider and this is known as your Public IP Address.

The Router then assigns IP Address to individual devices like Phone, computer, printer, TV and others, so that they can connect to internet using these Router assigned Internal or Private IP Addresses.

If you are experiencing internet connectivity issues or unable to access a particular website, the problem might be due to your IP Address being incorrectly assigned or blocked on the internet.

This can be fixed by making your device to release its current faulty or blocked IP Address and obtain a New IP Address.

1. Release & Renew IP Address Using Command Prompt

An easy way to Renew IP Address on a Windows computer is by using Command Prompt.

Open Command Prompt as Admin > type ipconfig /release and press the enter key. This will release the current IP Address of your computer.

ipconfig Release Command in Windows

Next, type ipconfig /renew and press the Enter key to renew the IP Address of your computer.

ipconfig Renew Command in Windows

Close Command Prompt window and restart your computer.

2. Renew IP Address on Mac

In case of Mac, you can Renew IP Address by going to System Preferences.

Click on Apple Logo in top menu-bar and select System Preferences… in the drop-down menu.

Open System Preferences on Mac

From System Preferences screen, navigate to Network > select Ethernet or WiFi in the side-menu and click on Advanced.

Open Advanced Network Settings on Mac

On the next screen, switch to TCP/IP tab and click on Renew DHCP Lease button & click on OK to save the revised settings.

Renew DHCP Lease Option on Mac

This will release and renew your IP Address on Mac.

3. Renew IP Address on iPhone

All that is required to Release & Renew IP Address is to go to Settings > WiFi and tap on your WiFi Network Name.

Open WiFi Network on iPhone

On the next screen, scroll down and tap on Renew Lease option.

Renew DHCP Lease on iPhone

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Renew Lease to confirm.

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