How to Find MAC Address on MacBook?

Published on Wed, Jul 23, 2025 | 1 week ago
How to Find MAC Address on MacBook?

The MAC address can be found using various methods. Two standard methods are manually finding it in the network settings and using the Terminal window on a MacBook.

Step-by-Step Demonstration

Below, we have provided a step-by-step demonstration on how to find the MAC address on a MacBook. 

For WiFi Users

  • Click the Apple menu. 
  • Choose System Settings. 
  • Click Network. 
  • Select “WiFi”. 
  • Click “Advanced”. 
  • A pop-up will appear, clearly displaying your “WiFi MAC Address”. 

For Ethernet Users

  • Click the Apple menu. 
  • Choose System Preferences.
  • Click on Network. 
  • Select “Ethernet”.
  • Choose “Hardware”. 
  • At the very top, you will see your “MAC Address”. 

Using Terminal

You can also find the MAC address on a MacBook using the Terminal Window. Here’s how:

  • Open the “Window Terminal” on your MacBook. You will find it under the “Utilities”. Or you can also access it by performing a manual search. 
  • Type the below command in the terminal and press Enter. 

ifconfig en0 | grep ether

  • The result will display your MAC address (after the word ether).

This is how you can find the MAC address on a MacBook.