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When to disable MAC address anonymization
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**Using your own computer on a network that you use frequently**, for example at a friend's place, at work, at university, etc. You already have a strong relationship with this place but MAC address anonymization hides the fact that your computer is connected to this network *at a particular time*. It also hides the fact that *you* are connecting to the Tor network on this network.
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**Using your own computer on an public network without registration**, for example a free Wi-Fi service in a restaurant where you don't need to register with your identity. In this case, MAC address anonymization hides the fact that your computer is connected to this network.
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**MAC address anonymization is enabled by default for all network interfaces.** This is
usually beneficial, even if you don't want to hide your geographical location.
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When to keep MAC address anonymization enabled
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MAC address anonymization is enabled by default in Tails because it is usually beneficial. But in some situations it might also lead to connectivity problems or make your network activity look suspicious. This documentation explains whether to use MAC address anonymization or not, depending on your situation.
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When MAC address anonymization is enabled, Tails temporarily changes the MAC addresses of your network interfaces to random values for the time of your Tails session. MAC address anonymization hides the serial number of your network interface, and so, to some extent, who you are, from the local network.
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What is MAC address anonymization?
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1. Unless you choose to [[hide that you are connecting to the Tor
network|anonymous_internet/tor]], someone who monitors your Internet
connection can know that. In this case, your MAC address can **reveal that you are
a Tor user**.
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