KB-012 How to Release and Renew IP Address on Windows 10 and 11 Print

Releasing and renewing an IP address on Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be done using either the Command Prompt or the GUI (Graphical User Interface). Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it using both methods:

Using Command Prompt:

1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + X, then select "Command Prompt" or "Windows PowerShell"
   
   
2. Type "ipconfig /release" (without the quotes) and press Enter. This will release your current IP address.
   
   
3. To renew your IP address, type "ipconfig /renew" (without the quotes) and press Enter.

Using the GUI:

1. Open the Settings app by clicking the Windows start menu and searching for "Settings"
   
   
2. Click on "Network & Internet"
   
   
3. Select the Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection you want to release and renew the IP address.
   
   
4. Click on "Properties"
   
   
5. Click on the "Renew DHCP Lease" button to release and renew the IP address.

Note: In both cases, the computer or device must be connected to a network with a DHCP server in order to obtain a new IP address. If you are using a static IP address, manually configure it using the " Properties " option above.