Finding Media Access Control (MAC) Address on PC

Overview

This article explains how to find the MAC address and IP address of a Windows 10 device using Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

How-To

Locate Your MAC Address and IP Address

  1. Right‑click the Windows Start button in the lower‑left corner of the screen.

  2. Select Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

    • Note: The option shown depends on your version of Windows 10. 

  3. In the window that opens, type:

ipconfig /all

Then press Enter.

  1. Look for the network adapter you are using.

    • The MAC address is listed as Physical Address.

    • The IP address is listed as IPv4 Address.

    • Ignore adapters labeled “Microsoft Wi‑Fi Direct Virtual Adapter” or “WAN Miniport.” 

  2. To copy all network information to your clipboard, type:

ipconfig /all | clip
  • You can also highlight text with your mouse and right‑click to copy.

Outcome

You will be able to locate and copy the MAC address and IP address of your Windows 10 device. This information can be used for troubleshooting or network configuration.

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