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==== 2.2 Identify the IP Address ====

* Once the virtual machine has finished booting, check the console within '''Virtual Machine Manager'''. You will see an IP address displayed (e.g., 192.168.5.16).
* We did not “install” this operating system like with the previous mailcow mailserver installation; we imported someone else’s installation. This means we do not have its IP address, nor were we given an opportunity to set up Home Assistant with a static IP yet. It is good to pay attention here so you see its IP address and know where to find it.
* When it says the URL is ''[http://homeassistant.local/ http://homeassistant.local]'':8123, this is wrong. It is assuming that our “domain” is <code>.local</code>. By default, '''pfSense''' sets this to <code>home.arpa</code>.
* If no IP address is displayed on the console, you can also check your DHCP server or router (like '''pfSense''') to find the IP assigned to the Home Assistant VM.

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