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How to Release and Renew an IP Address

How to Release and Renew an IP Address

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How to Release and Renew IP Addresses in Windows

When you have internet problems, the cause could be a variety of things. Sometimes, however, the solution is a simple release and renewal of your IP address.

What does it mean to release and renew your IP address? In this article, you will learn how this process works and how to do it on Windows 10.

When your home router connects to the Internet, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns an IP address to your router. This is the only device in your home that receives an IP address directly from your ISP. It is also what is known as your “public IP address.”