ChMac

by a wandersickv2.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

ChMac is a command-line-interface (CLI) tool for Windows that changes or randomizes MAC addresses of specified network adapters.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id wandersick.ChMac --exact --version 2.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

Named after getmac and chmod, ChMac is a command-line-interface (CLI) tool for Windows that changes or randomizes MAC addresses of specified network adapters, e.g. for a client device to reuse public Wi-Fi hotspot that has exceeded usage limit for the day (e.g. hotels, restaurants), or to enhance security

Installers · v2.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for ChMac.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ChMac on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id wandersick.ChMac --exact --version 2.0. winget downloads the installer from a wandersick and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install ChMac silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id wandersick.ChMac --exact 2.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall ChMac via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id wandersick.ChMac --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from ChMac's Apps & Features entry.

Is ChMac free?

ChMac is distributed under LGPLv2. Refer to the publisher (https://tech.wandersick.com/2019/06/chmac-windows-command-to-change-mac.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does ChMac work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls ChMac directly from the publisher.

How do I keep ChMac up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id wandersick.ChMac --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of ChMac from microsoft/winget-pkgs.