How to Get Your MAC Address

A MAC address, or Media Access Control address, is a unique identifier assigned to your network adapter that allows communication between devices on a local network. Sometimes, you may need to know your MAC address for troubleshooting or configuring network settings. In this blog post, we will show you how to find your MAC address on Windows 10 using different methods.

Method 1: Using Settings

One of the easiest ways to find your MAC address on Windows 10 is to use the Settings app. Here are the steps:

- Open Settings by pressing Windows+I on your keyboard or clicking the Start menu and selecting the gear icon.

- Click on Network & Internet.

- Click on Ethernet or Wi-Fi, depending on your network connection type.

- Select the network you are connected to.

- Under the Properties section, look for the Physical Address (MAC) entry. This is your MAC address for that network adapter.

Method 2: Using Control Panel

Another way to find your MAC address on Windows 10 is to use the Control Panel. Here are the steps:

- Open Control Panel by pressing Windows+R on your keyboard, typing control, and hitting Enter.

- Click on Network and Internet.

- Click on Network and Sharing Center.

- On the left pane, click on Change adapter settings.

- Right-click on the network adapter you want to check and select Status.

- Click on Details.

- Look for the Physical Address entry. This is your MAC address for that network adapter.

Method 3: Using Command Prompt

You can also find your MAC address on Windows 10 by using the Command Prompt. Here are the steps:

- Open Command Prompt by pressing Windows+R on your keyboard, typing cmd, and hitting Enter.

- Type ipconfig /all and hit Enter.

- Find the network adapter you want to check and look for the Physical Address entry. This is your MAC address for that network adapter.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we have shown you how to find your MAC address on Windows 10 using different methods. Knowing your MAC address can help you troubleshoot or configure network settings on your PC or router. We hope you found this post helpful and informative.