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# Get IP from CI activity

# Get IP from CI activity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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This workflow activity determines the IPV4 address associated with a configuration item (CI).
The Get IP from CI activity can be used with any workflow to retrieve the IPv4 address of a CI.

## Input variables

Input variables determine the initial behavior of the activity.
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| Variable | Description |
|-|-|
| ci_sys_id \[string\] | Configuration item system identifier |
[Table 1. Input variables]

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## Output variables

The output variables contain data that can be used in subsequent activities.
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| Variable | Description |
|-|-|
| ip_addr \[string\] | IPv4 address. If the IP address cannot be determined, this value is empty. |
[Table 2. Output variables]

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## Exit Conditions

Possible results for this activity are:
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| Condition | Description |
|-|-|
| Success | An IPv4 address was returned. |
| Failure | An IPv4 address could not be determined. |
[Table 3. Conditions]

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