You will need to find your internal (private) IP address in order to port forward in the next step, and you will need your external (public) IP for other people to connect to your server.
What IP do you need to connect to a Minecraft server?
If you are the host, you can either connect to it by typing the public IP or by simply typing ‘localhost’ if your server is running on the computer you play Minecraft with.
Do Minecraft servers need dedicated IP?
Do I Need a Dedicated IP for my Minecraft Server? In most instances, a dedicated IP address is recommended as you will run into less problems configuring the server and you will also have a unique IP which nobody else is aware of.
Does Minecraft allow private servers?
