A MAC address (Media Access Control address, also known as an Ethernet address) is a unique numeric identifier used to distinguish a device from others on a network. Your MAC address is listed as six groups of two hexadecimal digits, separated by hyphens, e.g. 00-13-02-80-92-7A.
The address is assigned by the manufacturer for Ethernet and Wi-Fi cards. Your device therefore is likely to have two MAC addresses. The MAC address you need depends on whether your request is for a wired (Ethernet) or wireless (Wi-Fi) connection.
Windows
- Press the Windows key and search for cmd or command prompt.
- Type:
getmac /v
and press Enter. - Your MAC address is listed under Physical Address for Ethernet and Wi-Fi respectively.
Mac 13 Ventura
- Go to Apple menu > System Settings.
- In the sidebar, click Network.
- Select either Ethernet (sometimes called Thunderbolt Ethernet Slot) or Wi-Fi.
- Click on Details... > Hardware.
- Your MAC address is listed at the top of the page.
Mac 12 Monterey and earlier
- Go to Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Click Network.
- Select either Ethernet (sometimes called Thunderbolt Ethernet Slot) or Wi-Fi.
- Click on Advanced... > Hardware.
- Your MAC address is listed at the top of the page.
iOS
- Open Settings.
- Go to General > About.
- Your MAC address is listed as Wi-Fi Address.
Android
- Open Settings.
- Go to About > Status.
- Your MAC address is listed as Wi-Fi MAC address.
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