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How to Check Mac Address on a Mac?

Published in Computer Hardware 2 mins read

You can find your Mac address on a Mac by following these steps:

1. Using System Information:

  1. Open System Information by going to Apple Menu > About This Mac > System Report.
  2. In the left sidebar, click on Network.
  3. On the right side, you'll see a list of network interfaces. Find the one you need, like Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
  4. Look for the MAC Address entry.

2. Using Terminal:

  1. Open Terminal by searching for it in Spotlight.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:
    ifconfig
  3. You'll see a list of network interfaces. Find the one you need, like en0 for Wi-Fi or en1 for Ethernet.
  4. Look for the ether entry, which will show you the MAC address.

3. Using Network Preferences:

  1. Open System Preferences by clicking the Apple Menu > System Preferences.
  2. Click on Network.
  3. Select the network interface you want to check (like Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
  4. Click on Advanced.
  5. In the Hardware tab, you'll find the MAC Address.

Note: Your Mac address is a unique identifier for your device. It's used to distinguish your Mac from other devices on a network. You can't change your Mac address, but you can find it using the methods above.

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