Locate the MAC Address on Windows and MacOS

Prerequisites / Minimum Requirements

• A computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11, or macOS
• User has local access to the device
• No administrator rights are required

End State / Outcome

The user can successfully locate and provide the MAC address (also known as the Physical Address) for their network adapter on Windows or macOS.

How to Steps

Locate the MAC Address on Windows (Windows 10 / 11)

Option 1: Using Settings (Recommended)

1. Click Start and select Settings
2. Navigate to Network & Internet
3. Select Advanced network settings
4. Click Hardware and connection properties
5. Locate the active network adapter (Wi‑Fi or Ethernet)
6. Record the value labeled Physical address (MAC)

Option 2: Using Command Prompt

1. Press Windows + R, type cmd, and press Enter
2. In the Command Prompt window, type:

   ipconfig /all
   

3. Press Enter
4. Find the active network adapter
5. Record the Physical Address

Locate the MAC Address on macOS

Option 1: Using System Settings (Recommended)

1. Click the Apple menu and select System Settings
2. Select Network
3. Choose the active connection (Wi‑Fi or Ethernet)
4. Click Details (or Advanced, depending on macOS version)
5. Locate the MAC Address

Option 2: Using Terminal

1. Open Terminal (Applications → Utilities → Terminal)
2. Type the following command and press Return:

   ifconfig
   

3. Locate the active network interface:
   • en0 (typically Wi‑Fi)
   • en1 or others (Ethernet)
4. Record the value next to ether

Notes

• MAC addresses are typically displayed in the format:

  XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
  

• Ensure you are capturing the MAC address for the active network connection.