MAC Address Lookup API
Overview
To use MAC Address Lookup, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.
GET Endpoint
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/macaddresslookupExample
How to call the MAC Address Lookup API in different programming languages.
curl -X GET \
"https://api.apiverve.com/v1/macaddresslookup?mac=00-B0-D0-63-C2-26" \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/macaddresslookup?mac=00-B0-D0-63-C2-26', {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);import requests
headers = {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/macaddresslookup?mac=00-B0-D0-63-C2-26', headers=headers)
data = response.json()
print(data)package main
import (
"fmt"
"io"
"net/http"
)
func main() {
req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/macaddresslookup?mac=00-B0-D0-63-C2-26", nil)
req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
client := &http.Client{}
resp, err := client.Do(req)
if err != nil {
panic(err)
}
defer resp.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
"mac": "00:B0:D0:63:C2:26",
"isValid": true,
"vendor": "Dell Inc.",
"oui": "00B0D0",
"formats": {
"colon": "00:B0:D0:63:C2:26",
"dash": "00-B0-D0-63-C2-26",
"dot": "00.B0.D0.63.C2.26",
"raw": "00B0D063C226"
}
}
}Authentication
The MAC Address Lookup API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:
X-API-Key: your_api_key_hereInteractive API Playground
Test the MAC Address Lookup API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.
Parameters
The following parameters are available for the MAC Address Lookup API:
Lookup MAC Address
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mac | string | required | The MAC address for which you want to get the data (e.g., 00-B0-D0-63-C2-26) | - |
Response
The MAC Address Lookup API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats. The JSON response is shown in the Example section above; alternative formats below.
Other Response Formats
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
<status>ok</status>
<error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
<data>
<mac>00:B0:D0:63:C2:26</mac>
<isValid>true</isValid>
<vendor>Dell Inc.</vendor>
<oui>00B0D0</oui>
<formats>
<colon>00:B0:D0:63:C2:26</colon>
<dash>00-B0-D0-63-C2-26</dash>
<dot>00.B0.D0.63.C2.26</dot>
<raw>00B0D063C226</raw>
</formats>
</data>
</response>
status: ok
error: null
data:
mac: 00:B0:D0:63:C2:26
isValid: true
vendor: Dell Inc.
oui: 00B0D0
formats:
colon: 00:B0:D0:63:C2:26
dash: 00-B0-D0-63-C2-26
dot: 00.B0.D0.63.C2.26
raw: 00B0D063C226
| key | value |
|---|---|
| mac | 00:B0:D0:63:C2:26 |
| isValid | true |
| vendor | Dell Inc. |
| oui | 00B0D0 |
| formats | {colon:00:B0:D0:63:C2:26,dash:00-B0-D0-63-C2-26,dot:00.B0.D0.63.C2.26,raw:00B0D063C226} |
Response Structure
All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
status | string | Indicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error") | ok |
error | string | null | Contains error message if status is "error", otherwise null | null |
data | object | null | Contains the API response data if successful, otherwise null | {...} |
Learn more about response formats →
Response Data Fields
When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:
| Field | Type | Sample Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
mac | string | The MAC address in standard colon-separated format | |
isValid | boolean | Whether the MAC address is valid and recognized | |
vendorPremium | string | Manufacturer of the device with this MAC address | |
ouiPremium | string | Organizationally Unique Identifier (manufacturer code) | |
formats | object | - | |
â”” colon | string | MAC address formatted with colons (00:B0:D0:63:C2:26) | |
â”” dash | string | MAC address formatted with dashes (00-B0-D0-63-C2-26) | |
â”” dot | string | MAC address formatted with dots (00.B0.D0.63.C2.26) | |
â”” raw | string | MAC address formatted without separators (00B0D063C226) |
Headers
Only X-API-Key is required. Optional headers include Accept for response format negotiation (JSON, XML, or YAML), User-Agent, and X-Request-ID for request tracing. See all request headers →
GraphQL AccessALPHA
Access MAC Address Lookup through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the mac address lookup data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.
Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphqlquery {
macaddresslookup(
input: {
mac: "00-B0-D0-63-C2-26"
}
) {
mac
isValid
vendor
oui
formats {
colon
dash
dot
raw
}
}
}Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.
CORS Support
The MAC Address Lookup API accepts cross-origin requests from any origin, so it can be called directly from browser-based applications without a proxy. See CORS support →
Rate Limiting
MAC Address Lookup requests are throttled per minute on the Free plan and unthrottled on paid plans. Exceeding the limit returns 429 Too Many Requests; rate-limit usage is reported in the X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset response headers. See per-plan limits and best practices →
Error Codes
The MAC Address Lookup API uses standard HTTP status codes — 200 on success, 400 for invalid parameters, 401 for missing or invalid keys, 403 for insufficient credits, 429 for rate-limit exhaustion, and 500/503 for server-side issues. Each error response includes an X-Request-ID header you can quote when contacting support. See full error handling guide →
SDKs for MAC Address Lookup
Official MAC Address Lookup packages on npm, PyPI, NuGet, and JitPack — plus a Postman collection and an OpenAPI spec. See the SDK guide →
No-Code Integrations
MAC Address Lookup works with Zapier, Make, Pipedream, n8n, and Power Automate using the same API key. See setup guides →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an API key for MAC Address Lookup?
How many credits does MAC Address Lookup cost?
Each successful MAC Address Lookup API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful mac address lookup lookups.
Can I use MAC Address Lookup in production?
The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of MAC Address Lookup, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.
Can I use MAC Address Lookup from a browser?
What happens if I exceed my MAC Address Lookup credit limit?
When you reach your monthly credit limit, MAC Address Lookup API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.








