How to Enable Random MAC Address for Wi-Fi Network on Windows 10

This guide explains how to enable Random MAC Address for Wi-Fi Network on Windows 10, with clear steps, practical tips, and important checks before you begin.

The problem is that the signal includes the computer's unique MAC address (also known as physical hardware address), and the sending of hardware addresses may allow certain places, such as stores, regions Public and shopping malls track your location in specific areas.

If you want people to have a harder time tracking your movements when your device scans and connects to a Wi-Fi network, Windows 10 includes the option to send random hardware addresses. However, this option is only available for hardware that supports the feature. If your network adapter doesn't support sending random MAC addresses, you won't see an option in the Settings app .

In this guide, you will learn the steps to always use a random MAC address for your Wi-Fi adapter on Windows 10.

Enable random MAC address for specific Wi-Fi network

To use random hardware addresses for a specific Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:

Step 1. Open Settings on Windows 10.

Step 2. Click Network & Internet .

Step 3. Click Wi-Fi.

Step 4. Click the Manage known networks option .

Step 5. Select Wi-Fi network.

Step 6. Click the Properties button .

Step 7. Turn on the Use random hardware addresses switch button.

Step 8. Select the option On or Change daily (if necessary).

After you complete the steps, the device uses a random MAC address when it connects to the wireless network.

Enable random MAC addresses for all Wi-Fi networks

To use random hardware addresses for all Wi-Fi networks, follow these steps:

Step 1. Open Settings.

Step 2. Click Network & Internet .

Step 3. Click Wi-Fi.

Step 4. Turn on the Use random hardware addresses switch button.

Step 5. Select the option On or Change daily (if necessary).

After you complete the steps, the computer uses a random hardware address while scanning the network and connects to any Wi-Fi hotspot.