Media Access Control, or MAC, is a unique 12-character alphanumeric address assigned to your gadget.

Your smartphones, computers, and even smartwatches all have their own unique MAC addresses.

MAC address can be a powerful tool in many cases.

Network internet settings

It can help you identify and block unknown devices from your connection.

View the MAC Address From the parameters App

1.Open theSettingsapp.

you’re free to do that by pressing theWin+Ishortcut key.

Wi Fi option

2.Click onNetwork & internetfrom the menu on your left.

4.Now, grab the data pipe that youre currently using.

If youre using Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi, heres how you might check the MAC address:

2.Click onEthernet.

current Wi Fi network

3.On the next screen, the code next to thePhysical address (MAC)is your systems MAC address.

View the MAC Address From the System Information

1.kick off the Start Menu.

you could do it by pressing theWinkey from your keyboard.

MAC address for Wi Fi

2.TypeSystem Informationin the search bar and press theEnter keyfrom the keyboard.

3.Click and expand theComponentssection in the top left.

4.In Components, click and expand theNetworkssection.

Ethernet option

6.On the right section, scroll down to the details of the adapter that youre using.

There, you’re free to see the MAC address.

you might do it by pressing theWin+Rshortcut keys.

Ethernet MAC address

2.TypeControl Paneland press theEnterkey from your keyboard.

3.Click onNetwork and Internet.

4.UnderNetwork and Sharing Center, click onView online grid status and tasks.

opening System Infromation

5.press the Wi-Fi data pipe that youre currently using to open its details

6.In Wi-Fi Status, click onDetails.

7.In theNetwork Connection Detailstab, the value next toPhysical Addressis the MAC address of your system.

3.In Ethernet Status, click onDetails.

Info for components

4.The code next to thePhysical Addressis the MAC address of your system.

it’s possible for you to do that by first opening the Start Menu.

Then, pop in the apps name in the search bar and hit theEnterkey on your keyboard.

Expanding the Networks section

2.Copy the following command and run it in the Command Prompt.

It will give you a list of all the web link adapters and their MAC addresses.

PowerShell is a better and more featureful tool than Command Prompt.

Getting Adapter Info

it’s possible for you to do that by pressing theWin+Xshortcut key and then clicking onTerminal.

2.Paste the following command and hit theEnterbutton.

It will display the MAC addresses for all your data pipe adapters in a more organized tabular form.

Finding MAC address using System Information in Windows 11

It is possible to use Address Resolution Protocol or ARP.

Heres how you might do it:

1.OpenCommand Prompton your setup.

Opening Control Panel

2.Execute the following command.

FAQs

Can a PC be tracked by MAC address?

Can hackers use my MAC address?

Network and Internet option

Yes, like the previous question, this one also has an affirmative answer.

However, its effectiveness, just like before, depends on various factors.

Is it possible to change the MAC address on PC?

Open network and sharing center

The answer is yes.

Is it safe to change the MAC address?

Can I hide my MAC address?

Current Wi Fi network in Control Panel

Unfortunately, completely hiding your MAC address isnt currently possible.

Moreover, if youre planning on altering it, do so with caution.

Do you prefer video guides over text ones, there is one for you embedded below.

Details for Wi Fi

Finding MAC address from Control Panel

Current ethernet network

Ethernet details

ethernet MAC address from Control Panel

Finding MAC address using Command Prompt

Opening Windows PowerShell

Finding MAC address in Windows 11 using PowerShell

Finding MAC address of all the devices on a network