How to Find MAC Address on Windows 11 

MAC, or Media Access Control, is a physical address for your device to connect to Ethernet or a wireless network. Thus, it is also known as a Physical Address. A MAC address can be for Ethernet, a wireless connection (Wi-Fi), or both on a single device. You can use your MAC address to whitelist or blocklist it from a network and much more.

If you want to know the MAC address of your Windows 11 computer, then you are in the right place. This article will show you exactly how you can do that. We will also share some alternative methods, just in case. Let’s get started!

What is a MAC Address?

At the time of manufacture, network interface controllers (NICs) are assigned unique IDs known as Media Access Control addresses, or MAC addresses. It’s like a fingerprint for each device on a network and helps tell them apart. This address comprises six groups of letters and digits, often separated by colons or hyphens.

A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier for each device on a network. The MAC address will ensure it gets to the appropriate place, whether the data has come through a wired Ethernet connection or a wireless network like Wi-Fi. Avoiding data collisions and ensuring reliable data transfer are both dependent on this method.

Picture a house where everyone uses the same Wi-Fi network to access various electronic devices. The unique MAC addresses of these devices make it easy to tell them apart. Also, each Ethernet-enabled gadget has its own individual MAC address.

Your network’s PCs, printers, and routers communicate using their individual MAC addresses. MAC addresses act as digital “name tags” for network devices, facilitating accurate and reliable data exchange across various network architectures.

5 Ways to Find MAC Address on Windows 11

There are several ways to find the MAC address of your Windows 11 PC. The location where you can find the MAC address will depend on whether you are trying to find the MAC address for Ethernet or Wi-Fi. You can choose any of the methods below to find the MAC address of your PC.

Method 1: Via Windows 11 Settings

This is the recommended method to find your MAC address. You can find the Ethernet and Wi-Fi MAC addresses in the Settings app. Follow the steps below:

1. Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard. This will open up the Settings app. Alternatively, go to Start and click on the cog-like Settings icon.
2. From the left pane, select “Network & Internet.”
3. Then, scroll down and click on “Advanced network settings” from the right pane.
4. Under “More settings,” click on “Hardware and connection properties.”
5. Find the Ethernet or Wi-Fi network you want to know the MAC address.
6. It will be listed next to “Physical address (MAC).”

You will see a name that reads “Ethernet” or “Wi-Fi” next to the name of the connected network. You can identify whether you’re looking at the MAC address for the Wi-Fi adapter or the Ethernet adapter by the name.

Method 2: Via Command Prompt

You can also find the MAC address of your PC easily using the Command Prompt. If you use the Command Prompt often, you will find this handy. All you have to do is enter a simple command, and you are good to go! Follow the steps below:

1. Press the Windows key + Q and start typing “cmd” in the search bar.
2. Now, click on Command Prompt from the search results.
3. Type “ipconfig /all” (without quotes) in the Command Prompt and hit Enter. This will display the MAC address next to “Physical Address.”
4. Find the network adapter (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) you want to find the MAC address and look for “Physical Address” under it.

Method 3: Via PowerShell

Like Command Prompt, you can also use Windows PowerShell to find your PC’s MAC address easily. Again, this is for users who use Windows PowerShell very often. Follow the steps below:

1. Press the Windows key + Q and start typing “PowerShell” in the search bar.
2. Now, click on Windows PowerShell from the search results.
3. Type “getmac /v /fo list” (without quotes) in the PowerShell window and hit Enter. This will display the MAC address next to “Physical Address.”
4. Find the network adapter (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) you want to find the MAC address and look for “Physical Address” under it.

Method 4: Via Control Panel

If you are someone who hops to and fro from the Control Panel, you will find this handy. The control panel also allows you to find the MAC address of your Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. Follow the steps below:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open a Run dialogue box.
2. Type “control” (without quotes) in the Run field and hit Enter. This will open the Control Panel.
3. Click on “Network and Internet.”
4. Then, click on “Network and Sharing Center.”
5. Now, click on “Change adapter settings” from the left panel. Here, you will see all your network adapters listed. Make sure your adapter is connected.
6. Right-click on Ethernet or the Wi-Fi connection and select “Status.” A status box will appear.
7. Click on “Details.” The MAC address should be listed next to “Physical Address.”

Method 5: Via System Information

Another way to check the MAC address of your PC is via the System Information page. This method is too much to find your MAC address, but it’s also an option, at least whenever you are already there. Follow the steps below:

1. Press the Windows key + Q and start typing “System Information” in the search bar.
2. Now, click on System Information from the search results.
3. Click the “+” icon next to “Components” or double-click it to expand the section.
4. Likewise, expand the “Network” section.
5. Then, click on “Adapter.”
6. Find your adapter in the right pane; the MAC address will be next to “MAC Address.”

Following these steps, you can easily view the MAC addresses for the Ethernet and Wi-Fi devices connected to your Windows 11 PC. You can encrypt internal communications, control user access to devices, and troubleshoot connectivity issues with this information.

Final Words

That’s how you find the MAC address on your Windows 11 PC. You can find the MAC address in several places, so choose the most convenient one. MAC addresses are both for the Ethernet and the Wi-Fi connection, so make sure you search for the right one.

Which one of the methods do you find convenient? Do you know other methods to find the MAC address on Windows 11? Let us know in the comments section below.