By default, PiKVM receives a dynamic IP address via DHCP. V3+ devices show IP on the built-in display. If you don't have a display, use the tips below:
By default, PiKVM receives a dynamic IP address via DHCP. PiKVM V3+ devices shows the IP address on the built-in OLED display.
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??? example "Finding PiKVM in the network"
To determine the IP address of your PiKVM, use one of the following methods:
* **Common way:** Open the web interface of your router and find the list of issued IP addresses there. It depends on the router model.
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* **Linux, MacOS, Windows:** Download and run [Angry IP Scanner](https://angryip.org).
* **Windows PowerShell:** Use command `arp -a`.
In order to find your RaspberryPi using the arp commands, you need to look for the following MAC Address's: B827EB, DCA632 or E45F01
In order to find PiKVM using the ARP commands, you need to look for the following MAC Address's: `B8:27:EB`, `DC:A6:32` or `E4:5F:01`.
For future examples, let's assume that your PiKVM has received the address **192.168.0.100**, which you have successfully detected using the instructions above. Then your device was assigned a hostname: **pikvm**.
For future examples, let's assume that PiKVM has received the address `192.168.0.100`,
which you have successfully detected using the instructions above. The device has also been assigned a hostname `pikvm`.
??? example "Access to PiKVM Web Interface"
In *most* networks you should be able to reach PiKVM via any browser with the URL `https://192.168.0.100/` OR `https://pikvm/`. Google Chrome (Chromium), Firefox and Safari work best with 0 extensions enabled, if one works but the other does not, this might be a browser/extension issue. Its advised you use private window or incognito mode. Internet Explorer and the pre-Chromium version of Microsoft Edge are not supported.
In *most* networks you should be able to reach PiKVM via any browser with the URL `https://192.168.0.100/` OR `https://pikvm/`.
Google Chrome (Chromium), Firefox and Safari work best without any extensions enabled, if one works but the other does not,
this might be a browser/extension issue. It is advised you use private window or incognito mode.
Internet Explorer and the pre-Chromium version of Microsoft Edge are not supported.
**The default user is `admin`, the password is also `admin`, and no 2FA code.** After logging in, you will get access to the menu with the main functions. Using the Web Terminal, you can change system settings and passwords.
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* Explore PiKVM features using the table of contents on the left.
* Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/bpmXfz5) to contact the community and developers.
* Check out the [GitHub](https://github.com/pikvm) - PiKVM is a fully Open Source project!
* For Mac OS client: [pin your PiKVM device as an app](https://github.com/pikvm/pikvm/issues/965) for quick access.