iOS 17.4.1: How to Find MAC Address on iPhone, iPad

Mac Address on iPhone is uniques number for identifying the device for any purpose like collect device info, Security for the developers and more. MAC (media access control) is nothing but a 12 character ID which is assigned to identify your iPhone or iPad on the network.

The network function which requires MAC address is handled automatically. But in few advanced network configuration needed to submit MAC address even when you have iPhone or iPad. So whenever such a situation arises, you have to find the MAC address so let’s see how to find it.

Steps for Find Mac Address on iPhone: iOS

2 Find iPhone Mac Address

Step 1: Go to “Settings” and open “General.”

Step 2: Tap on “About.”

There you will find numerous information on your devices such as IMEI, serial number, device model number, and many others.

Check the Mac Address From here,

1 Find Mac Address on iPhone

However, the MAC address is not mentioned uniquely. Instead, Wi-Fi Address separated by a colon is your MAC address.

Technically we cannot say that the MAC address is unique for a device. Instead, it is exclusive to devise network interface. Suppose if you have iMac and you are using both Wi-Fi and Ethernet cable for internet. But in particular, only one connection is possible so at that time you will need to choose MAC address based on connection to complete configuration.

The same rule is applicable if you have iPad or iPhone, but for network configuration mostly, Wi-Fi MAC address is used.

As you know that the MAC address is very important so just save it or write it on some paper. Or you can copy from the settings only and paste on your new email or create another on your device and just paste it.

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Karly Wood

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