How to find the MAC address on a device

Every device connected to a network has a Media Access Control (MAC) address, that uniquely identifies it. The MAC address is a 12 character hexadecimal number. These instructions describe how to find the MAC address (Wireless or wired) of devices and operating systems.
It is important to note that manufacturers sometimes use different names to describe the MAC address, such as Hardware ID, Physical Address, Wireless ID, Wi-Fi Address, etc.
Could my device have more than one MAC address?
Yes. For each network interface in your device, there is a unique MAC address associated with it. So if your laptop has both an Ethernet port and Wi-Fi built-in, you will see two MAC addresses in the system configuration.
In general, you will find MAC addresses in the system settings, general information, or network settings/status of your device. Occasionally, the MAC address is printed on a label affixed to the bottom of a device.
If you would like to enable private MAC address, please refer to the article How to enable private MAC addresses on your device (file:///C:/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/42653974693/How+to+enable+private+MAC+addresses+on+your+device)
The instructions in this article include the following devices and operating systems:

Android 11 - Tablet

1.     Tap on Settings.

2.     Scroll down and tap About Tablet in the sidebar

3.     Tap Status information to see the Tablet Wi-Fi MAC address listed.

Android 12 - Smartphone

1.     Tap on Settings (the Gear icon towards the bottom of the page).

2.     Scroll down and top on About phone.

3.     Scroll down to see the Device Wi-Fi MAC Address.

iOS or iPadOS - iPhone and iPad

1.     Tap the Settings tile

2.     Tap on General

3.     Tap on About

4.     See the Wi-Fi Address listed

MacOS - Wireless MAC address

1.     Click the Wi-Fi icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on Network Preferences…

2.     Make sure Wi-Fi is selected in the left sidebar and click Advanced...

3.     See Wi-Fi MAC Address list on the screen that appears.

MacOS - Wired MAC Address

1.     Click the Wi-Fi icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on Network Preferences...

2.     Make sure Ethernet is selected in the left sidebar and click Advanced...

3.     Select the Hardware tab.

4.     The MAC Address is displayed in the Hardware window.

Windows 10 - Wireless MAC Address

1.     Open Settings

2.     Click Network & Internet

3.     Click View hardware and connection properties

4.     The Wireless MAC address will be listed as Physical Address (MAC)

Windows 10 - Wired MAC Address

1.     Open Settings

2.     Click Network & Internet

3.     Click View hardware and connection properties

4.     The Wired MAC address will be listed as Physical Address (MAC)

Ubuntu 20.04 - Wireless MAC Address

(if you cannot connect to the Wi-Fi, the only option is through a terminal command.)
1.     Open your Terminal.

2.     Type in ip link"and hit Enter.

3.     Your Wireless MAC address will be link/ether hexadecimal under your wireless adaptor (typically named "wlanX, wloX or wlX" ex. wlan0 or in this case, wlp3s0)

Ubuntu 20.04 - Wired MAC Address

1.     Open Settings

2.     Click Network on the left-hand sidebar.

3.     See Hardware Address for your Wired MAC address.

Roku stick/TV

Two ways to find Mac address for Roku device
1. On the back of the box there is pair of six 2-six digit alpha numeric code separated by colons e.g. 00:0A:5B:3C:FF:32. One is ethernet connector [If TV has ethernet port] and other is for wireless connector.
2. From Roku home screen, select Settings->Network->locate value next to Wireless MAC Address.

Chromecast

To locate the MAC Address of your Chromecast:
1. Open the Chromecast app on your computer. If you have set up your Chromecast
recently, you'll find a shortcut to the app on your desktop. Otherwise, Windows users
should check the Start Menu and Mac users should check Applications.
2. Click Settings, and the MAC Address will be at the bottom of the window.

Fire Stick/TV

1.     From the Main Menu go to Settings
2.     Select System
3.     Then go to About
4.     Toggle down to Network
5.     Look for the MAC Address (Wi-Fi)

Apple TV

To locate the MAC Address of your Apple TV:
1.     With your Apple TV remote, navigate to the Settings icon and select it.
2.     From the Settings menu, select General.
3.     Under General, select Network.
4.     Your MAC Address will be next to either Wi-Fi Address or Ethernet Address depending on whether you are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or a Wired connection.

Smart TV

Most MAC Addresses will be visible in the Settings Menu, either under the Network or About
sections.

Xbox One

To locate the MAC Address of your Xbox One console:
1.     Navigate to My Games and Apps
2.     Select Settings.
3.     Select Network.
4.     Select Advanced Settings.
5.     The MAC Addresses for the wired and wireless adapters should be displayed.

Xbox 360

To locate the MAC Address of your Xbox 360 wireless adapter:
1.     Select System Settings.
2.     Select Network Settings.
3.     Select Configure Network.
4.     Under Basic Settings check to make sure IP Settings is set to Automatic.
5.     Go to Additional Settings.
6.     Select Advanced Settings.
7.     The MAC Addresses for the wired and wireless adapters should be displayed.

PS3

To locate the MAC Address of your Playstation 3 console:
1.     From the main menu, select Settings.
2.     Select System Settings.
3.     Select System Information.
4.     The MAC Address will then be displayed on the screen.

PS4

To locate the MAC Address of your Playstation 4 console:
1.     Arrow up and over to Settings in the PS4 menu.
2.     Scroll down to Network
3.     Scroll down to View Connection Status
4.     The MAC Address will be listed next to MAC Address

PS 5

To find the wireless MAC address on your Playstation 5, follow these simple steps:
1.     From the home screen, select the gear icon (settings) in the upper right

2.     Select System

3.     Select Console Information

4.     Note the MAC Address (Wi-Fi) displayed at the bottom of the list

Nintendo DS

To locate the MAC Address of your DS:
1.     Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
2.     Scroll down through the menu and select Internet.
3.     The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address will be listed under System MAC Address.

Nintendo Switch

1.     Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. System Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen.
2.     Scroll down through the menu and select Internet.
3.     The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address will be listed under System MAC Address. Internet highlighted on the System Settings menu.

Kindle

1.     From the Home screen, press Menu.
2.     Select Settings.
3.     Select the Menu button again.
4.     The Wi-Fi MAC Address is located toward the bottom of the screen in the Device Info section.

Amazon Devices/Echo

1.     Download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or computer and sign in with your Amazon account.
2.     Connect to the wireless network transmitted by your Echo device.
3.     The wireless MAC Address for your Echo can be found at the Echo Setup screen in the Alexa app

Google Home

Open the Google Home app
Click on your device > Settings > Device Information
The MAC address should be listed under Technical Information

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