Network: Find the MAC Address of a Device

Overview

A MAC address is the unique identifier for a network device. This value is recorded when you register your device for the wired and wireless networks at UT. 

Instructions

• Windows 10/11
• macOS
• Apple iOS and iPadOS
• Android
• Xbox One
• Playstation 4 & 5
• Nintendo Switch | Nintendo 3DS 
• Kindle Fire | Kindle Paperwhite & Kindle First Generation
• Apple TV
• Roku
• Google Home
• Amazon Echo & Alexa

Windows 11

Taskbar method:

1. Click the network icon on your Windows 11 taskbar, located next to the clock. The icon will represent your current connection type (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
2. Select Properties for your active connection. This action will open the network’s settings window.
   Scroll down to the Properties section. Your MAC address is listed next to Physical Address.

Command prompt method:

1. Open the Command Prompt by searching for “Command Prompt” in the Start Menu or taskbar search bar.
2. Type ipconfig /all and press Enter. This command will display detailed network configuration information.
3. Locate your network adapter in the output and find the value labeled Physical Address, which is your MAC address.

macOS​​​​​​​

1. Open System Settings by clicking the Apple menu in the top-left corner and selecting System Settings.
2. Navigate to Network. In the sidebar, click Network.
3. Select Your Network Adapter
   • For Wi-Fi: Click Wi-Fi, then click Details next to your connected network.
   • For Ethernet: Click Ethernet if you have a wired connection.
4. Go to Hardware Tab. In the details window, select Hardware.
5. Your MAC address will be displayed as MAC Address (format: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx).

Apple iOS

1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the info (i) icon next to your connected network.
3. Look for Private Wi-Fi Address. If enabled, your iPhone uses a randomized MAC address for privacy.
4. Toggle Private Wi-Fi Address off to view the permanent MAC address.
5. Under Wi-Fi Address, you’ll see the MAC address currently in use.

Android

Some Android devices differ depending on the manufacturer and which version of Android is running, but in general, the MAC address can be found by the following method:

1. Select Settings from the applications menu
2. Near the bottom of the settings menu, select About Device
3. Select Status
4. The MAC address will be listed under Wi-Fi MAC Address

Xbox One

1. From the main Xbox One homepage, select My Games & Apps
2. Select Settings
3. Select Network
4. Select Advanced Settings
5. Your Wired MAC address will be listed on the right

Playstation 4

1. Select Settings
2. Select System
3. Select System Information
4. Your MAC address will be listed next to MAC address (LAN Cable)

Nintendo Switch/Switch 2

1. Open System Settings​​​​​​. Select the gear icon from the HOME Menu.
2. In the left sidebar, scroll down and select Internet.
3. Under Internet Settings, your MAC address will be listed as System MAC Address.

Nintendo 3DSXL, 3DS, 2DS

1. Select System Settings.
2. Select Internet Settings.
3. Select Other Information.
4. Select Confirm MAC address.

Kindle Fire

1. From the Home screen, select the gear icon
2. Select More +
3. Select Device
4. Your MAC address will be listed under Wi-Fi MAC Address

Kindle Paperwhite

1. From the home screen, select Menu
2. Select Settings
3. Select Menu
4. Select Device Info
5. Your MAC address will be listed under Wi-Fi MAC Address

Apple TV

1. Select Settings
2. Select About
3. Your MAC address will be listed next to Ethernet ID

or

1. You can also find your MAC address on the UPC label of your Apple TV labeled as Ethernet ID

Roku

1. From the Home screen, press Up to show the menu bar
2. Select Settings
3. Select Player Info
4. Your MAC address will be listed

Google Home

1. Turn on the Google Home.
2. Open the Google Home App on your tablet or phone.
3. Choose the Google Home Mini from the list of nearby devices. Select Set Up.
4. When asked about your Wi-Fi info, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of your screen.
5. You should see the MAC address of your Google Home Mini in the window that pops up.

Amazon Echo & Alexa Devices

1. Open the Alexa app on your tablet or phone. 
2. Select Devices at the bottom of the screen. 
3. Select Echo & Alexa in the upper-left of the screen.
4. Select the Echo device you want to register.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the About menu. (You may have to click the gear icon first.)
6. The MAC address will be listed on the About page.