How to Locate Your Windows Laptop's And Mac's Serial Number

 (Revised on: July 15, 2022)

Every appliance in your home has a model and serial number, regardless of whether you use a Mac or a Windows computer or laptop. Details about purchasing, production, or configuration are displayed. You'll need these numbers if you want to sell, trade in, or give your device away. Additionally, if you ever need to use your warranty to have the manufacturer fix your item, you will need that serial number. But exactly where are they situated?

A unique collection of numbers and letters known as a serial number has been assigned to your laptop. Each serial number on a laptop is distinctive. It is still a good idea to know how to locate the serial number of your Windows laptop or Mac, even though you may never need to. How? Read on.

How to Locate the Serial Number on Your Windows Laptop Using Settings

The best method for locating the serial number of your Windows laptop or computer is to check the Settings page. You only need to:

Step 1: Open Settings. (You can use Start to search or launch the app.)

Step 2: Tap ‘System’.

Step 3: Now select ‘Above’.

Step 4: You can see the serial number under Windows specifications.

How to Use Command Prompt to Find the Serial Number on Your Windows Laptop

Using this method, we'll utilise cmd to execute a command that will display the serial number of your Windows computer.

Step 1: Open cmd prompt. (To open it, either search for it or use the Windows key + R)

Step 2: Enter the command “wmic bios get serialnumber” at the command prompt.

Step 3: The serial number is now shown underneath the command.

This is to be noted that you will be required to have a working Windows PC with you in order to run the commands.

How To Find Your Mac’s Serial Number

On the underside of your iMac, MacBook, or Mac Mini are serial numbers that are printed or engraved. This method is the quickest way to check your serial number without having to open or log into your device. The regulatory markings, which also include your Mac's serial number, are near to where the FCC numbers and assembly details are located. In addition to this, you can check the serial number by following the instructions below:

Step 1: Click the Apple logo at the top left corner of the screen.

Step 2: Then click ‘About This Mac’ to quickly open your Mac overview.

Step 3: Your Mac serial number will appear on the last line below Graphics. That’s all.