Mac: How do I find the hardware address (MAC address) on a Mac computer?

Question

How do I find the hardware address (MAC address) on a Macintosh computer?

Answer

  • Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.

  • In the System Preferences window that appears, select Network.

 

  • In the network window, highlight the network adapter you need information for and click Advanced on the bottom right.

  • The internet adapter's MAC address will be on the bottom.

 

***** Quick way to find your Mac Address 

On your keyboard press the "option" key  then click your Wi-Fi Icon

Using this command will make your computers MAC address visible 

 

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 If you need further assistance, contact your local IT support group/person

You can also contact your appropriate Service Desk:
University Users: OIT Service Desk - 919 684 2200
Duke Medicine Users: DHTS Service Desk - 919 684 2243

 

Article number: KB0013080

Valid to: June 21, 2025