How to Find MAC Address in Windows 11/10 — getmac & 4 Easy Methods

Find MAC address on Windows 11/10 in seconds — getmac command, ipconfig /all, Settings and more. MAC address kaise pata kare — complete guide with router filtering use cases.

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How to Find MAC Address in Windows 11/10 — getmac & 4 Easy Methods

Need your PC's MAC address? Whether you're setting up router MAC filtering, whitelisting a device, or troubleshooting a network issue, you can find it in under 10 seconds with a single command: getmac.

This guide covers all 4 methods — CMD (getmac), ipconfig /all, Windows Settings, and PowerShell — plus how to tell your WiFi MAC apart from your Ethernet MAC.

What Is a MAC Address?
Method 1: getmac Command (Fastest — 10 Seconds)
Method 2: ipconfig /all (More Details)
Method 3: Windows Settings (No Commands)
Method 4: PowerShell
WiFi MAC vs Ethernet MAC — Which One Do You Need?
What Is MAC Address Used For?
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion

What Is a MAC Address?

A MAC address (Media Access Control) is a unique hardware ID burned into your network adapter — like a fingerprint for your device's network card. It looks like: A4-B1-C1-2D-3E-4F.

Every network adapter has its own MAC — your WiFi and Ethernet adapters have different addresses.

Method 1: getmac Command (Fastest — 10 Seconds) ⭐

Press Win + R → type cmd → press Enter
In the black Command Prompt window, type:

```

getmac

```

Press Enter — all MAC addresses appear instantly in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format

For details (which adapter is which), use:

```

getmac /v

```

This shows the adapter name + connection name alongside each MAC — so you can identify WiFi vs Ethernet easily.

Hindi: Win+R → cmd likho → getmac type karo → Enter — saare MAC address turant dikhenge!

Method 2: ipconfig /all (More Details)

Open CMD (Win + R → cmd)
Type:

```

ipconfig /all

```

Scroll to your adapter (e.g., "Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi")
Find the "Physical Address" line — that XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX value is your MAC address

Bonus: This method also shows your IP address, default gateway, and DNS servers — useful for network troubleshooting.

Method 3: Windows Settings (No Commands)

Don't like CMD? Use Settings:

Press Win + I → Settings
Go to Network & internet
Click Wi-Fi → click your connected network → scroll to "Physical address (MAC)"
For Ethernet: Network & internet → Ethernet → find "Physical address (MAC)"

Method 4: PowerShell

Right-click Start → Terminal (or Windows PowerShell)
Type:

```

Get-NetAdapter

```

The MacAddress column lists every adapter's MAC, with names — easy to identify WiFi vs Ethernet

WiFi MAC vs Ethernet MAC — Which One Do You Need?

| Your Device Connects Via | Use This MAC |

|---|---|

| WiFi | "Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi" MAC |

| LAN cable | "Ethernet adapter" MAC |

⚠️ Common mistake: People copy the WiFi MAC while the PC uses LAN (or vice versa) — the router then blocks/ignores the wrong address. Always check which connection you actually use.

Extra note: Windows 11's "Random hardware addresses" feature can randomize your WiFi MAC per network — turn it off for that network if MAC filtering fails (Settings → Wi-Fi → network → Random hardware addresses → Off).

What Is MAC Address Used For?

Router MAC filtering — allow/block specific devices from your WiFi
Device whitelisting — office networks often require registered MACs
Network troubleshooting — identifying devices on a network
IP binding/reservation — routers can assign a fixed IP to a MAC
Parental controls — applying rules to a specific device

Frequently Asked Questions

Mac address kaise pata kare?

Sabse fast tarika: CMD kholo → getmac type karo → Enter. Saare adapters ke MAC address turant dikhenge.

What is the getmac command in Windows?

getmac is a built-in CMD command that lists the MAC (physical) address of every network adapter on your PC. Use getmac /v to see adapter names too.

Is MAC address the same as IP address?

No. MAC address is your hardware's permanent ID on the local network. IP address is a logical address assigned by the router, and it can change.

Why does my PC show multiple MAC addresses?

Because each adapter has its own MAC — WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and virtual adapters (like VPN/virtual machines) all appear in getmac output.

How do I find the wireless MAC address in Windows 11?

Run getmac /v or ipconfig /all and look at the "Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi" section — its Physical Address is your WiFi MAC.

Can a MAC address be changed or spoofed?

Yes, software-level MAC spoofing is possible (Device Manager → adapter → Advanced → Network Address), and Windows has "Random hardware addresses" for privacy. The hardware's factory MAC never changes.

Conclusion

Finding your MAC address in Windows 11 takes seconds: open CMD, type getmac, done. Need adapter details? Use getmac /v or ipconfig /all. Whether you're setting up router MAC filtering or fixing network issues, bookmark this guide for the fastest methods.

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