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How to Get MAC Address in Ubuntu?

Published in Networking Basics 2 mins read

You can easily find the MAC address of your network interfaces in Ubuntu through the graphical user interface.

Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Network Settings:
    • Open the Activities overview by clicking on the "Activities" button usually located in the top-left corner of the screen.
    • Start typing either Network (for wired connections) or Wi-Fi (for wireless connections) in the search bar.
  2. Access the Network Panel:
    • Click on Network or Wi-Fi from the search results to open the corresponding settings panel.
  3. Find Device Details:
    • Click the gear icon or the settings button to get more details about a network connection.
  4. Locate the MAC Address:
    • In the details panel, you'll see your device's MAC address listed as the Hardware Address. This is the physical address of your network adapter.


Here's a summary in a table:

Step Action
1. Access Settings Open Activities overview and type 'Network' or 'Wi-Fi'.
2. Open the Panel Click on 'Network' or 'Wi-Fi' option to view connection settings.
3. Device Details Click on the settings icon to get details of the network connection.
4. Find MAC Address Locate the Hardware Address field to see your device's MAC address.


By following these steps, you'll quickly find the MAC address you are looking for on your Ubuntu system.

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