You can find the IMEI on an iPhone in several quick ways, whether you have the phone with you or not.

Quick answer: easiest methods

  • Settings app: Open Settings → General → About and scroll down to IMEI/MEID.
  • Phone keypad: Dial *#06# in the Phone app; the IMEI appears automatically.
  • Apple ID website: Go to appleid.apple.com , sign in, open Devices , select your iPhone, and view the IMEI.

1. Using the iPhone itself

In Settings (most common)

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  1. Tap General → About.
  1. Scroll down until you see IMEI/MEID (or IMEI on some models).
  1. Tap and hold the number to Copy , then paste it wherever needed (e.g., carrier form, trade‑in site).

Using the Phone app (fast shortcut)

  1. Open the Phone app.
  1. On the keypad, type *#06#.
  1. A small popup will show your IMEI ; you can note it or take a screenshot.

2. On the physical device

  • SIM tray: For many iPhones, the IMEI is engraved on the SIM tray ; pop it out and look on the side that faces the phone.
  • Back of older models: On some older iPhones (e.g., iPhone 6 and earlier), the IMEI/MEID is printed on the back under the model info.

3. Using a computer

On a Mac (Finder)

  1. Connect your iPhone to the Mac with a USB cable.
  1. Open Finder , then click your iPhone under Locations.
  1. In the General tab, click any info line (like phone number) to reveal Serial Number and IMEI/MEID.

On a Windows PC (iTunes)

  1. Install or open iTunes , then connect your iPhone.
  1. Click the iPhone icon in the top‑left.
  1. Go to Summary , then click Phone Number to show the IMEI/MEID.

4. If you don’t have the iPhone

Via Apple ID account

  1. Open a browser and go to appleid.apple.com.
  1. Sign in with the Apple ID used on the iPhone.
  1. Click Devices , select your iPhone, and scroll down to see Serial Number and IMEI/MEID.

From another Apple device

  1. On another iPhone/iPad signed in with the same Apple ID, open Settings → [Your name].
  1. Scroll to Devices , tap your iPhone, and check its details for IMEI/MEID.

Handy tips

  • The IMEI is a 15‑digit number (sometimes 16 on newer models) and should be entered exactly, so use Copy/Paste when possible.
  • You’ll usually need the IMEI when unlocking the phone , checking if it’s blacklisted, or trading it in.

Methods at a glance

Method Where you need the phone? Speed
Settings → General → About Yes Very fast
Dial *#06# Yes Fastest (5 seconds)
Apple ID account page No Fast
Finder (Mac) or iTunes (PC) Yes (connected) Medium
SIM tray / back of phone Yes Instant (if visible)
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