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Find the MAC Address for a Computer (Windows & macOS)

Windows 10

  1. In the search box next to the Start button, type cmd.

    cmd
  2. Select the Command Prompt app from the search results list.
  3. Type ipconfig /all and press Enter.

    Note:
    There is a space between the g and /, as shown below.

    ipconfig
  4. The MAC address is the Physical Address Each network adapter (e.g., Wireless and Ethernet) has a separate MAC address.

macOS

  1. On the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
  2. Select Network.
  3. For the wireless adapter MAC address, select Airport and click Advanced. The MAC address is the Airport ID.

    For the wired adapter MAC address, select Built-in Ethernet and click Advanced.
  4. Click Ethernet. The MAC address is the Ethernet ID.