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

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.
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