How do I find the MAC Address on Linux?

First method

  1. Open a shell.
  2. Execute ifconfig at the command prompt.
  3. You will have your MAC address displayed next to the HWaddr / ether label.

Second method

  1. Open a shell.
  2. Execute ip -a link at the command prompt.
  3. You will have your MAC address displayed next to the link/ether label.