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The "ipaddrs" Command

The ipaddrs command in ChromeOS provides a straightforward way to display IP addresses assigned to your device through the Chrome OS Shell (crosh). This section explains how to use this networking utility effectively.

Command Overview

The basic syntax for the command is:

ipaddrs [-4] [-6]

Understanding the Command

Basic Usage

The ipaddrs command without any flags will: - Display all IP addresses assigned to the device - Show both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses - List addresses for all network interfaces

Command Options

  • -4: Only display IPv4 addresses
  • -6: Only display IPv6 addresses

Using the Command

View All IP Addresses

To see all IP addresses:

ipaddrs

View IPv4 Addresses Only

To display only IPv4 addresses:

ipaddrs -4

View IPv6 Addresses Only

To display only IPv6 addresses:

ipaddrs -6

Understanding the Output

Address Types

The command displays: - Local addresses - Network interface addresses - Loopback addresses

Network Interfaces

Addresses are shown for: - WiFi connections - Ethernet connections - Virtual interfaces - Loopback interface