You might want the model name or serial number of your Mac when checking warranty coverage, searching for specifications or other information about your model, creating a home inventory, and more. Identifying your Mac model is also important when selling or giving away your Mac or learning whether it's compatible with the latest operating system or other software or hardware.

Use About This Mac

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You'll see an overview of your Mac, including its model name and serial number.

Check your Apple warranty status. Enter a serial number to review your eligibility for support and extended coverage. To obtain the MAC address, serial number, and host properties of the appliance by using the LOM GUI In the Menu bar, click Remote Control. Under Options, click Console Redirection. Click Launch Console, and then click Yes. Type the administrator credentials. Type show interface.

If you see a window like this, double-click the version number beneath “OS X” to show the serial number:

Use System Information

The System Information app also shows your Mac model and serial number. Open the app, then select Hardware on the left side of the System Information window. The model name and serial number appear on the right:

If your Mac doesn't finish starting up

If you can't use the solutions above because your Mac doesn't finish starting up:

• Look for a serial number or model name on the outside of your Mac, or on its original packaging, receipt, or invoice.
• Or sign in to appleid.apple.com, then look for your Mac in the Devices section. If you see your Mac there, click its name to see the model name and serial number.

If you still need help, contact an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider.

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Depending on the product, you can find your serial number: Typing master free download full version 2011 for mac.

• On the surface of your product.
• On a Mac, by choosing About This Mac from the Apple menu.
• On an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, iPod or Apple Watch, in Settings > General > About.
• In the Finder or iTunes, if your product syncs with your computer.

If you don't have your product or it won't turn on

• If you have your product's original packaging, you can check the barcode to find the serial number.
• You can also find your product's serial number on the original product receipt or invoice.

You can also choose a product below for details about finding the serial number:

Get help

Apple registration numbers and Apple hardware product serial numbers might have the number '0' (zero), but never the letter 'O'.

Report a lost or stolen Apple product.