How to Find a Mac Address on an iPhone

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A MAC (or Media Access Control) address is a set of unique codes assigned to a network device to identify it on a network. MAC addresses are usually used for setting up security protocols on an Internet-connected network. Since iPhones have the capability to connect to these kinds of networks, it therefore has its own MAC address, which is pretty easy to find on the device .

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    This is the grey gear icon that is on the home screen of your iPhone. Here you can view its device settings and all customizable options.
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    Scroll down the Settings screen and tap “General” from the list of options displayed on the menu list.
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    Scroll down the General settings screen and select About from the list of options. This will show all the unique details about your iPhone, such as its IMEI, serial number, and more.
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    Move down the About screen, and right below your iPhone’s model or serial number, you’ll find an item labeled Wi-Fi Address . This is your iPhone’s MAC Address. It’s a twelve-digit alphanumeric combination separated by pairs using a colon (:).
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      • A MAC address, like serial numbers or IMEI, is unique for every network device like an iPhone.
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      • Keep your MAC address private so it cannot be used by network hackers that can hack through Wi-Fi networks and jeopardize the information saved on your iPhone.
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