Search for an instance using IP address You can search for an instance using the IP address parameter. Use the --ip to search for an instance using the IP address. $ nova list --ip IP_ADDRESS For example, use the nova list command as follows: $ nova list --ip 10.0.0.4 +--------------------------------------+----------------------+--------+------------+-------------+------------------+ | ID | Name | Status | Task State | Power State | Networks | +--------------------------------------+----------------------+--------+------------+-------------+------------------+ | 8a99547e-7385-4ad1-ae50-4ecfaaad5f42 | myInstanceFromVolume | ACTIVE | None | Running | private=10.0.0.4 | +--------------------------------------+----------------------+--------+------------+-------------+------------------+