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title: How do I find my device’s MAC address
description: "Follow these instructions to find your computer or mobile device’s media access control address (MAC address). Follow the steps for the operating system that you use. **Example of a MAC address:**  00:00:00:a1:2b:cc or 00-00-00-a1-2b-cc Every device connected to your home network has…"
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updated: "2025-10-01"
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# How do I find my device’s MAC address

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

**Example of a MAC address:**  00:00:00:a1:2b:cc or 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 block or allow service to a specific device if you know its MAC address.

#### **Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista:**

1. Click **Windows** **Start **or press the **Windows** key.
2. In the search box, type **cmd**.  
3. Press the **Enter** key.
   A command window displays.
4. Type **ipconfig /all**.
5. Press **Enter**.
   A physical address displays for each adapter. The physical address is your device’s MAC address.

#### **Windows 2000, 2003, XP, NT:**

1. Click **Start > Run**.
   A Run text box appears.
2. In the Run text box, type **cmd**.
3. Press **Enter**.
   A command prompt displays.
4. In the command prompt, type **ipconfig /all**.
5. Press **Enter**.
   Under Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection, a Physical Address displays. This is your computer’s Ethernet MAC address.

#### **Macintosh OS X:**

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

#### **Linux/Unix:**

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

#### **IOS:**

Select **Settings > 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:

Select **Settings > 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.