• Download and install the Raspberry Pi Imager
• Run the imager and follow the on-screen instructions which takes you through all settings and let's you set the user, default SSH login and hostname

• Boot from SD card
• Update all packages

  sudo apt update
  sudo apt upgrade

curl ifconfig.me: Displays your public IP address directly.
curl -s ipinfo.io/IP: Alternative method to show only the IP.
dig TXT +short o-o.myaddr.l.google.com @ns1.google.com: Queries Google's DNS server for your IP. 

• How to Set Up Duck DNS on the Raspberry Pi