How to Find the MAC Address of Your Computer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect to a network.

   This method is only applicable if you are currently connected.
   
   Make sure to connect with the interface that you need the MAC address for (Wi-Fi if you need your wireless card’s MAC address, Ethernet if you need your wired card’s MAC address).
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   Step 2: Click on the connection icon in the system tray.

   It may look like a small graphic (see above image), or like a tiny computer monitor.
   
   After clicking on it, select "Open Network and Sharing Center".
   
   In Windows 8, run the Desktop application in your Start screen.
   
   Once you’re in Desktop Mode, right-click on the connection icon in the system tray.
   
   Select “Network and Sharing Center”. , It will be located right after the word Connections.
   
   This will open a small window. , This will open a list of configuration information about the connection, similar to what appears when you use the IPConfig tool in the Command Prompt. , This your MAC address.
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   Step 3: Find the name of your network connection and click on it.

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   Step 4: Click Details.

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   Step 5: Look for Physical Address.

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