Ping is a Command Prompt command in Windows.

Many large websites do not return connection information in response to ping commands as a security measure.

However, you’ll still see the site’s IP address.

Ping command IP address screenshot

Use the Internet WHOIS System

An alternative method for finding websiteIP addressesrelies on the internet WHOIS system.

WHOIS is a database that tracks website registration information, including owners and IP addresses.

WHOIS doesn’t always provide IP address information.

The WHOIS information for Lifewire.com

You may want to try a different method first.

It also has a simple tool to let you look up the IP of websites.

Open a net surf tool and visit the site.

WhatsMyIPAddress IP search screenshot

You’ll instantly see the IP addresses used by your site.