iPod: How to find the serial number

If you have the iPod with you:

1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
2. When the iPod appears in iTunes, select it on the left side of the iTunes window under Devices.
3. Click the Summary tab, and your iPod's serial number will display on screen. For iPod shuffle (1st and 2nd generation), click the Settings tab.

You can find your serial number in the About screen on your iPod:

• iPod touch: Choose Settings > General > About.
• Other iPod models: Choose Settings > About and press the Center button until you see the serial number.

Depending on your model of iPod, the serial number is either engraved on the back case or is on or below the clip. The images below show specific examples.

iPod and iPod touch Engraved on the back case toward the bottom. Pictured below is the original iPod.		iPod nano For iPod nano (6th generation), the serial number is on the inside clip edge touching the back of the device. For earlier models, the serial number is engraved on the back case toward the bottom. Pictured below is the iPod nano (5th generation).
iPod shuffle (4th generation) On the clip face that touches the back of the device when the clip is closed.		iPod shuffle (3rd generation) On the back of the device under the clip in the area closest to the bottom of the device.
iPod shuffle (2nd generation) On the inside edge of the clip on the back of the device. You will need to open the clip to find the serial number.		iPod shuffle On the back of the device (the side with the Apple logo) along the bottom right side.

If you still have the original packaging for your iPod, you can find your serial number on the barcode label that is affixed to the packaging.

Some retailers may include the serial number of your iPod on the receipt.

If you used your Apple ID to register or purchase your iPod, you may find the serial number listed in My Support Profile (available in the United States and Canada). Log in with your Apple ID and find your iPod in the "My Products" box on the main page:

Note: You may have more than one Apple ID and not realize it. For more information, visit My Apple ID and click "Find out."