How do I find my device’s MAC address? (2024)

Follow these instructions to find your computer or mobile device’s media access controladdress(MAC address). Follow the steps for the operating system that you use.

Example of a MAC address: 00:00:00:a1:2b:cc

Every device connected to your home network has a unique MAC address. If your computer has multiple network adapters (for example, an Ethernet adapter and a wireless adapter), each adapter has its own MAC address.

You can blockor allowservice to a specific device if you know its MAC address.

To find your device’s MAC address:

Click the link for your operating system:

• Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista
• Windows 2003, XP, 2000, NT
• Mac OS X
• Linux/Unix
• iOS
• Android

Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista:

1. ClickWindowsStartor press theWindowskey.
2. In the search box, typecmd.
3. Press the Enter key.
   A command window displays.
4. Typeipconfig /all.
5. PressEnter.
   A physical address displays for each adapter. The physical address is your device’s MAC address.

Windows 2000, 2003, XP, NT:

1. ClickStart > Run.
   A Run text box appears.
2. In the Run text box, typecmd.
3. Press Enter.
   A command prompt displays.
4. In the command prompt, typeipconfig /all.
5. PressEnter.
   Under Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection, a Physical Address displays. This is your computer’s Ethernet MAC address.

Macintosh OS X:

1. SelectApple Icon > System Preferences > Network > Advanced.
   A network box displays.
2. SelectWiFi.
   A WiFi Address or Airport Address displays. This is your device’s MAC address.

Linux/Unix:

1. Launch the terminal
2. Type fconfig in terminal
3. Your MAC address is displayed

IOS:

SelectSettings > General > About.
A Wi-Fi Address displays. This is your device’s MAC address.

Android:

In most cases, you can follow this procedure to locate your MAC address:

SelectSettings > About Device > Status.
A WiFi Address or WiFi MAC Address displays. This is your device’s MAC address.

If this does not work, refer to your device’s user manual.

If you do not see your operating system listed, refer to your device’s user manual or product support website.