Mac: Find out the serial number - how to find it

If you need the serial number of your Mac, for example to check the warranty status of the device, you can find it out in several ways. This can be done either directly on the device or with the help of the Mac's packaging and invoice. We present all available methods.

Find out serial number: These methods are available on Mac

Each Mac has a unique serial number, which you need to check the device's warranty status or if you want to submit a service request to Apple support. If you do not know the serial number of the device, you can find it in the information about your device.

1. To get to the device information, please open the Apple menu of your Mac and click on "About this Mac" in the upper left corner.
2. Here you will find the serial number of the Mac and additional information such as its name and the version of the operating system.
3. Alternatively, you can also use the system information to find the serial number. To do this, navigate to "Applications" > "Utilities" on the Mac and open the "System Information" app.
4. Then click on the "Hardware" option there and look for the "Serial Number" entry to read it.

How to find out the serial number when your Mac doesn't work

If you need the serial number of your Mac or another Apple product, but don't have it at hand or can't turn on the device, you still have several options to find out the number. For example, you can always find the serial number on the product's original packaging next to the barcode. If you still have the receipt or invoice of your Mac, the serial number can also be found there.