---
title: "system.net.getIpAddress"
description: "Returns the IP address of the computer the client is running on, as it appears to the client."
---

# system.net.getIpAddress

> Returns the IP address of the computer the client is running on, as it appears to the client.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description
Returns the IP address of the computer the client is running on, as it appears to the client. See also: [system.net.getExternalIpAddress()](system-net-getExternalIpAddress.md).

## Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no [Client Permission](projects\project-properties\project-properties.md#client---permissions) restrictions.

## Syntax
`system.net.getIpAddress()`

### Parameters

None

### Returns

**String** - Returns the IP address of the local machine, as it sees it.

### Scope

All

## Code Examples
```python title="Code Snippet"
# Put this script on a navigation button to link dedicated machines to specific screens.
ip = system.net.getIpAddress()
# check which line this client is tied to
if ip == "10.1.10.5":
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Detail", {"line":1})
elif ip == "10.1.10.6":
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Detail", {"line":2})
else:
   system.nav.swapTo("Line Overview")