macchanger for macOS - Spoof / Fake MAC address
NEW: Updated to support macOS Sonoma 14.4+
The easiest way to install macchanger is via Homebrew.
brew install macchanger
Alternatively, you can compile macchanger yourself:
git clone https://github.com/shilch/macchanger
cd macchanger
sudo make installType sudo macchanger:
Usage: macchanger [option] [device]
Options:
-r, --random Generates a random MAC and sets it
-m, --mac MAC Set a custom MAC address, e.g. macchanger -m aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff en0
-p, --permanent Resets the MAC address to the permanent
-s, --show Shows the current MAC address
-v, --version Prints version
-S, --save Save current MAC to config file (combine with -m to save specific MAC)
-c, --config Apply MAC from config file
-i, --install-daemon Install launchd daemon for auto-start at boot
-u, --uninstall-daemon Remove launchd daemon
sudo macchanger -m aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff en0
sudo macchanger -r en0
sudo macchanger -p en0
By default, MAC address changes are lost after reboot. To automatically restore your MAC at boot:
# Step 1: Set your desired MAC address
sudo macchanger -m aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff en0
# Step 2: Save the configuration
sudo macchanger --save en0
# Step 3: Enable auto-start
sudo brew services start macchanger
# To disable:
sudo brew services stop macchanger# Step 1: Set your desired MAC address
sudo macchanger -m aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff en0
# Step 2: Save the configuration
sudo macchanger --save en0
# Step 3: Install the daemon
sudo macchanger --install-daemon
# To disable:
sudo macchanger --uninstall-daemonThe configuration file is stored at /opt/homebrew/etc/macchanger.conf (Homebrew) or /usr/local/etc/macchanger.conf (manual install).
Option to set MAC address at startup✓- Add Manufacturer info
macchanger is licensed under GPLv2.