Every device that connects to the internet has two types of addresses: a physical address and an internet address. While an internet address locates the device globally, the physical address helps identify a specific device that is connected to a local network. This physical address is technically called a MAC address, and if you’re wondering if your iPhone has one, yes, all phones (including the iPhone) have MAC addresses that are unique to themselves.
How do I find the MAC address on iPhone?
In this post, we'll explain what a MAC address is, what benefits it provides, and how to find your iPhone's MAC address.
Media Access Control or MAC address is a unique metric used to identify your device from other devices connected to the same network. If you own a device that can connect to the internet, it has a MAC address registered to it. This address consists of alphanumeric values that are 12 characters long and are separated by a colon after every two digits. So a MAC address looks something like this: 00:1A:B2:3C:00:99.
Now that we know what a MAC address looks like, let’s explain what it is. A MAC address is a hardware-integrated identifier that is embedded in the network interface controller (NIC) card of your device. This identifier is assigned by the device manufacturer and is permanently etched onto your device. It allows communication between devices within a local network to establish a connection.
