Change MAC Address in Kali Linux

Learn how to change MAC addresses using the terminal without using any software.

Media Access Control Address (MAC Address):

• Permanent
• Physical
• Unique
• Assigned by manufacturer

Why change the MAC address?

• Increase anonymity
• Impersonate other devices
• Bypass filters

To change the MAC address you first need to open the terminal in Kali Linux. For the demonstration, we are using Wi-Fi Adapter Alfa AWUS036NHA 

• Check the name of the Network Device using the command ifconfig. In our case it is wlan0.

The name of the Network Device is case-sensitive.

• Disable your network card using the command:
• Syntax: ifconfig <network_device_name> down
• Example: ifconfig wlan0 down

• Change the MAC address using the command: 
• Syntax: ifconfig <network_device_name> hw ether <new_mac>
• Example: ifconfig wlan0 hw ether e4:22:33:44:55:66

• Enable your network card using the command:
• Syntax: ifconfig <network_device_name> up
• Example: ifconfig wlan0 up

If you want to know the rules for MAC Address, Check the Rules for changing MAC Address -  Click here

• You can check if it's changed or not using the command:
• Syntax: ifconfig <network_device_name>
• Example: ifconfig wlan0

If you want this all to be done automatically by typing one command you can use MAC CHANGER, a command-line software for Debian/Linux distribution exclusively made by us.

We hope this helps. If any suggestions or doubts you can add a comment and we will reply as soon as possible.