4 Ways to Find the MAC Address on Windows 11

If you’re setting up a network, troubleshooting connectivity, or just want to know more about your device, you might need your Windows 11 computer’s MAC address. Here are four simple ways to find it:

1. Using the Settings App

1. Click the Start menu and open Settings.
2. Go to Network & internet.
3. Select Wi-Fi or Ethernet (depending on your connection).
4. Click on the network you’re connected to.
5. Scroll down and look for Physical address (MAC).

That’s your MAC address—easy as that.

2. Via Command Prompt

1. Press Win + S, type cmd, and hit Enter.
2. In the Command Prompt, type:
   ipconfig /all
3. Look for your active network adapter (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
4. Find the Physical Address line—that’s your MAC address.

Bonus: You can copy it right from the window.

3. With PowerShell

1. Press Win + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin).
2. Type this command and press Enter:
   get-netadapter
3. You’ll see a list of network adapters with their MACAddress in the last column.

Quick and clear, especially if you have more than one adapter.

4. On the Network Connection Details

1. Right-click the network icon in your taskbar and choose Network and Internet settings.
2. Click Advanced network settings.
3. Under Related settings, click More network adapter options.
4. Right-click your connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and select Status.
5. Click Details.
6. The Physical Address listed is your MAC address.

This way gives you other details about your connection, too.

Final Tip

The MAC address is a unique identifier for your device’s network adapter. Double-check you’re grabbing the right one if your PC has both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections.

Need more Windows 11 tips? Drop your questions in the comments!

Mark Vincent

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