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On Windows, open Command Prompt and type ipconfig /all. On a Mac, go to System Settings > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced.

How to Find Your MAC Address (Windows and Mac) ​

Applies to: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS
Article Type: How-To
Last Updated: 2026-07-10

Summary ​

This article guides you through finding your computer's Media Access Control (MAC) address, a unique 12-character hardware identifier often required by IT to grant network or Wi-Fi access.

Prerequisites ​

None required.

Instructions ​

1. Find your MAC address on Windows ​

  1. Click the Start menu, type cmd, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
  2. Type ipconfig /all and press Enter.
  3. Scroll through the output to find the section titled Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi (or Ethernet adapter if you are plugged in with a cable).
  4. Find the line labeled Physical Address. This 12-character value (e.g., 00-14-22-01-23-45) is your MAC address.

2. Find your MAC address on a Mac ​

  1. Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner and select System Settings (or System Preferences).
  2. Click Network in the left sidebar.
  3. Click your active network connection (like Wi-Fi), then click Advanced or Details.
  4. Click the Hardware tab. The MAC Address is listed here.

Troubleshooting ​

INFO

If you have both Wi-Fi and a wired Ethernet connection, your computer has two different MAC addresses. Be sure to provide IT with the address for the connection you intend to use.

Symptom / ErrorPotential CauseSolution
Command Prompt says "unrecognized command"Typo in commandEnsure you are typing ipconfig /all exactly as shown, with a space before the slash.
Multiple Physical Addresses listed in WindowsMultiple network adaptersLook specifically for the adapter you use to connect (usually "Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi").