How to Find Someone's IP Address With AIM

An IP address identifies a computer connected to a network.

An IP address is a number used to identify computers on the Internet. With a user's IP address, you can find out a lot of information about his computer, including his Internet service provider, general physical location and the network he is connected to. An IP address is not something you should share with untrustworthy people for this reason. However, if you need to know the IP address of a friend or family member's computer, you can find it using the AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) program.

Instructions

1. Click "Start." Point your cursor to "All Programs" and then click on "AOL Instant Messenger" to open AIM.

2. Start a chat with the person whose IP you need. Form a direct connection by choosing the "Connect to Send IM Image" option in the chat window.

3. Open the "Start" menu on your computer again. Point to "All Programs" and click "Accessories." Click "Command Prompt."

4. Type the command "netstat -an." Look for an open connection on port "4443" in the list of open connections; this the the port that AIM uses. Find the IP address associated with the connection on this port; it is the IP address of the computer you are directly connected to through AIM.

Tips & Warnings

• Only connect directly with users you trust. They can find your IP as easily as you can find theirs.

References

• MessengeRoo: Find Get IP Address of AIM Users