How to Find IP and MAC Addresses

Introduction 

An IP address is a unique string of numbers that identifies a computer on a network. A MAC address is also a unique string of numbers and letters that identifies the hardware used to connect to the internet. IP addresses change depending on network status, which can reveal valuable information while troubleshooting network problems. MAC addresses never change, so they are often used to identify a device on network.

This document will explain how to retrieve your MAC address and current IP address for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices.

Finding IP address

Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Click the network icon in your task bar.
   
    
2. Select your network.
3. Click on Properties.
   
    
4. Scroll to the bottom of the Settings screen.
5. Your IPv4 address will be listed.
   

Mac OS X

1. Hold Option/Alt and click the WiFi icon in your menu bar.
2. Your IP address will be listed below the name of the network you are currently connected to.
   
   
      

iOS 

1. Open the Settings app. 
2. Tap Wi-Fi Networks.
3. Tap the information icon on the right of the network you’re currently connected to. 
4. Your IP Address will be listed to the right of the IP Address.    

Android

1. Open the Settings app.  
2. Tap Wi-Fi.  
3. Tap the network you’re currently connected to. 
4. Your IP Address will be listed underneath IP Address.
       

Finding MAC address

Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Click the network icon in your task bar.
   
    
2. Select your network.
3. Click on Properties.
   
    
4. Scroll to the bottom of the Settings screen.
5. Your Physical address (MAC) will be displayed at the bottom of the properties list.
   
   
      

Mac OS X

1. Hold Option/Alt and click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right.
2. Your MAC Address will be listed next to Address.
   
   
   
      

iOS

1. Open the Settings app. 
2. Tap General. 
3. Tap About.  
4. Your MAC Address will be listed to the right of Wi-Fi Address.
   
   
   
      

Android

1. Open the Settings app. 
2. Tap About Phone at the bottom of the screen. The layout of the settings menu may vary from phone to phone.
   
   
   
      
3. Tap Status.  
4. You MAC Address will be listed underneath Wi-Fi MAC Address.