Let’s explore all the options to do exactly that. So while you don’t necessarily need your Apple serial number info day-to-day, knowing and keeping it somewhere safe is a really good idea.

All Apple products, including Macs, have serial numbers, which are essentially unique identifiers used in a wide variety of situations: for example, when you want to trade in your Mac, or get it repaired under Apple’s warranty agreement, or check if your Mac is part of a recall, or even simply find it in case it gets stolen.