How to Change Mac Address in Linux
In this tutorial, we'll explore the process of changing MAC addresses in Linux. MAC addresses are used to uniquely identify devices on a network. Altering a MAC address can be useful for enhancing anonymity and security while connected to networks. Steps to Change MAC Address in Linux: 1. Open Terminal: Begin by opening the terminal and listing all network interfaces on your server using the following command: ip link show The output terminal below: 2. Select Interface: Identify the network interface for which you want to change the MAC address. For example, let's select the docker0 network interface. 3. Take Interface Down: Before changing the MAC address, take the selected network interface down using the following command: sudo ifconfig docker0 down 4. Change MAC Address: Now, you can change the MAC address to your desired value. For instance, to change from 02:42:c2:c6:e8:39 to 02:42:b2:b6:c8:40, use the following command: sudo ifconfig docker0 hw ether 02:42:b2:b6:c8:40