iOS - Locating the MAC Address

Step by step instructions for locating the MAC/WiFi address of an iOS device such as an iPhone or iPad.

  1. Locate and open the Settings app.

    Find settings

  2. Tap General.

    Tap General

  3. Tap About.

    Tap About

  4. Note the current WiFi MAC address is listed by WiFi Address

    About WiFi address

If you are experiencing issues in using this MAC address, it may be because your device is using a randomized MAC address. Look at iOS 14 & Above - Turning Off the Private Address Feature to disable this feature. 

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Keywords:
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Doc ID:
79254
Owned by:
Help Desk KB Team in DoIT Help Desk
Created:
2018-01-15
Updated:
2023-03-22
Sites:
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