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 Settings.
- In the System Settings 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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Article number: KB0013080
Valid to: November 21, 2025