Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (AE) (2024)

Learn how to find the serial number, IMEI/MEID, CDN, and ICCID on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Before you begin

  • You can find these numbers in several places, including Settings, on the physical device, in the Finder or iTunes, and on the original packaging.

  • When you contact Apple for support, you can use the serial number or the IMEI/MEID number to identify your device.

Find your serial number, IMEI/MEID, or ICCID in Settings

  1. Go to Settings > General and tap About.

  2. Look for the serial number. You might need to scroll down to find the IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.

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  3. To paste this information into Apple registration or support forms, touch and hold the number to copy.

Find your serial number or IMEI before setting up your device

  1. Turn on your device.

  2. Press and hold the device's power button until you see the Apple logo. You'll then see "Hello" in many languages.

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  3. Tap the Info buttonFind the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (AE) (3) , in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Still haven't found the number that you need? See the following sections.

On your device

In the Finder or iTunes

Don't have your device?

iPhone

If your iPhone has a SIM tray and you need support but can't view the Settings menu, you can use the IMEI/MEID instead of the serial number.*

On the following devices, find the serial number in Settings and the IMEI/MEID on the SIM tray:

  • iPhone SE (3rd generation)

  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)

  • iPhone 11

  • iPhone 11 Pro

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • iPhone XS

  • iPhone XS Max

  • iPhone XR

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On the following devices, find the serial number in Settings and the IMEI/MEID (the MEID is the first 14 digits of the IMEI) on the back:

  • iPhone 6

  • iPhone 6 Plus

  • iPhone SE (1st generation)

  • iPhone 5s

  • iPhone 5c

  • iPhone 5

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On the following devices, find the serial number and IMEI/MEID on the SIM tray:

  • iPhone 3G

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPhone 4 (GSM model)

  • iPhone 4s

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If you have an original iPhone, find the serial number and IMEI engraved on the back.

iPad and iPod touch

Find the serial number for your iPad Pro, iPad, or iPod touch on the back of the device. On an iPad (Wi-Fi + cellular model), you'll also find the IMEI.

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Finder and iTunes

You can also find the serial number for your device in the Finder or iTunes:

  1. Connect your device to your computer.

  2. On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, open the Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes.

  3. Locate your device. In the Finder, make sure you're under the General tab. In iTunes, click the Summary tab to see its information.

  4. For iPhone, click Phone Number under your device name or the device model to find the IMEI/MEID and ICCID. For an iPad (cellular model), click Serial Number to find the CDN, IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.

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If you'd like to paste this information into Apple registration or support forms,choose Edit > Copy Serial Number.

If you don't have your device

There are several places to check that might show the serial or IMEI/MEID number.

  1. Go to appleid.apple.com in a web browser.

  2. Sign in with the Apple ID that you use on your device.

  3. Choose the Devices section. To see the serial and IMEI/MEID number, select the device.

If you still need help, here's what to try next:

  • Do you have a different device with iOS 10.3 or later that's signed in to your Apple ID? On that device, go to Settings > [Your name]. Scroll down to see any devices signed in with your Apple ID. To view the serial and IMEI/MEID number, tap the device name.

  • Do you still have your device's original package? Find the serial number and IMEI/MEID on the barcode:

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  • Still can't find the number that you need? Contact Apple Support by selecting your device from this list:

    • iPhone

    • iPad

    • iPod touch

* iPhone 14 models and later don't have an IMEI/MEID engraving.

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FAQs

Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (AE)? ›

Go to Settings > General and tap About. Look for the serial number. You might need to scroll down to find the IMEI/MEID, and ICCID. To paste this information into Apple registration or support forms, touch and hold the number to copy.

Where is the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone iPad or ipod touch? ›

Both serial number and IMEI are engraved on the back. The serial number for the APPLE iPad, iPad Pro and iPod touch is located on the back of the device.

How can I find my IMEI number without my phone? ›

If you don't have access to the dialer in the phone you'll need to get the IMEI from either the box the phone came in (usually printed on a sticker), any paperwork that came with your phone (some sellers print it on the invoice) or maybe even a sticker on the rear of the phone.

How do I check my IMEI number? ›

You can also dial *#06# to view your IMEI. It's that simple.

Can you find IMEI number with Apple ID? ›

Go to appleid.apple.com in a web browser. Sign in with the Apple ID that you use on your device. Choose the Devices section. To see the serial and IMEI/MEID number, select the device.

How do I Find My iPhone serial number and IMEI? ›

Go to Settings > General and tap About. Look for the serial number. You might need to scroll down to find the IMEI/MEID, and ICCID. To paste this information into Apple registration or support forms, touch and hold the number to copy.

Can I Find My iPhone by IMEI or serial number? ›

You cannot track the location of an iPhone through the IMEI or Serial number. It can only be done through the Find My app and only if Find My was activated on the iPhone before it was lost/stolen. If there is no service on the iPhone or if Find My was not activated, then it cannot be digitally located.

How to find the IMEI number of another phone? ›

It typically has an icon that resembles 10 squares in the shape of a phone's dialer. Open the dial pad on your phone. Dial *#06# . You can retrieve the IMEI/MEID number on virtually any phone by dialing in the universal code, which is "*#06#".

How to get IMEI on iPad? ›

You can find your iPad serial number or International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) on the iPad packaging. Or, on iPad, go to Settings > General > About.

What's an IMEI number on an iPad? ›

IMEI stands for “international mobile equipment identity,” and the IMEI number allows you to connect mobile devices to cellular services. You may also need to know your IMEI number to report your device as stolen, register it with the manufacturer or activate the warranty.

Can I find IMEI number by SIM number? ›

How do I find the IMEI number? The easiest way to check IMEI on a smartphone is to dial *#06#, after which the number should appear on the screen. Dual-SIM phones show two IMEI numbers — one for each SIM slot. It is a good idea to write down the mobile device's IMEI number and keep it safe if you need to report it.

What is *#06 used for? ›

Originally Answered: What is the sequence of *#06#? *#06# is a code, which used to prompt you device's IMEI number which stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI). If you want to get your IMEI number; just go to dialler, type this code and press the call button, you'll get your IMEI number.

Can you log into iCloud with an IMEI number? ›

Getting into an iCloud account has nothing to do with the IMEI. The relevant situation is if a device is iCloud-locked, you can check the status by the IMEI online. If you are looking for a method to remove an iCloud account or bypass an activation lock, TunesKit Activation Unlocker is a reliable option.

How to remove iCloud lock? ›

Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline
  1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID, email address or phone number, then enter your password.
  3. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  4. Click Remove This Device.
Mar 27, 2024

Is there an IMEI number on an iPad? ›

Your iPad will have an IMEI number only if it's a cellular model. Otherwise, most iPads only have a serial number, and don't have an IMEI number. There are several ways to find the IMEI number and the serial number on your iPad.

What do I dial to find the IMEI on my iPad? ›

You can also dial *#06# to view your IMEI. It's that simple.

Does my iPad have IMEI? ›

Most iPads don't have an IMEI number unless they are cellular models. However, all iPads have a serial number that acts as a unique identifier for your device. More Related Articles: How to Find a Serial Number on a Chromebook.

What is an IMEI number for iPad? ›

IMEI is a unique identifier for an iPhone, or any mobile phone for that matter. It stands for - International Mobile Equipment Identity. It is a 15 or 16 digit number that is assigned to the device by the manufacturer.

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