How to Check Your Mac’s Warranty and AppleCare+ Status

Aseem Kishore
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4 min read

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Need to check if your Mac is still under warranty before scheduling a repair? Apple has streamlined this process significantly since the early days of hunting through system dialogs. Whether you’re dealing with a failing keyboard, battery issues, or just want to know your coverage status, checking your warranty is now built right into macOS.

Here’s how to find your Mac’s warranty and AppleCare+ status using the latest methods.

macOS System Settings > General > Coverage panel showing the AppleCare+ product family overview with Mac and paired devices listed

Method 1: System Settings (Recommended for macOS Sonoma 14.1+)

This is the most comprehensive method if you’re running macOS Sonoma 14.1 or later. It shows coverage for your Mac and any paired Bluetooth devices like AirPods or Beats headphones.

First, make sure your macOS is up to date by going to System Settings > General > Software Update. You’ll need Sonoma 14.1+ for the full Coverage section to appear.

  1. Click the Apple menu (🍎) in the top-left corner
  1. Select System Settings
  1. Click General in the sidebar
  1. Click AppleCare and Warranty (Coverage on older versions of macOS)
macOS System Settings > General > Coverage with the

Under “This Device,” you’ll see your Mac’s coverage details including the coverage type, expiration date, agreement number, and proof of purchase. If you have paired AirPods or Beats devices, they’ll appear under “More Devices.”

System Settings - General - AppleCare & Warranty with list of devices covered.

Method 2: About This Mac (Works on macOS Big Sur 11.3+)

This method works on older macOS versions but only shows your Mac’s coverage (no paired devices).

  1. Click the Apple menu (🍎)
  1. Select About This Mac
  1. Click More Info…
  1. Look for the Service section
About This Mac dialog with More Info open, showing the Service section highlighted and displaying warranty or AppleCare+ expiration date, enrollment options, and a Details button that links to mysupport.apple.com

You’ll see warranty or AppleCare+ details including expiration dates and enrollment options if you’re still eligible. Click Details… to open Safari and go to mysupport.apple.com for complete information.

(Note: If you’re on an older macOS version, you might not see expiration dates or enrollment options, just links to Apple’s website.)

Alternative: Check Coverage Website

If the built-in methods aren’t working or you want to check from another device, Apple’s website works universally.

  1. Go to checkcoverage.apple.com
  1. Find your Mac’s serial number in About This Mac > Overview
  1. Enter the serial number on the website
checkcoverage.apple.com page with the serial number input field highlighted and the Continue button visible, ready for a Mac serial number to be entered

This shows warranty status, purchase date, tech support eligibility, and AppleCare+ details without requiring a login. It’s particularly useful if you’re helping someone else check their Mac’s coverage.

What You’ll See

Regardless of which method you use, you’ll get information about three key areas:

Valid Purchase: Confirms your Mac is a legitimate Apple product

Technical Support: Whether you have phone support coverage (usually 90 days for new Macs, extended with AppleCare+)

Repair Coverage: Hardware warranty status (typically one year, extended to three years with AppleCare+)

checkcoverage.apple.com results page showing a warranty status summary with Valid Purchase, Technical Support eligibility, and Repair Coverage sections all highlighted and displaying active coverage details

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No coverage information showing: Update to the latest macOS version. Older versions lack the detailed coverage displays.

Paired devices not appearing: Make sure your AirPods or Beats are actively paired via Bluetooth and you’re running macOS Sonoma 14.1 or later.

Coverage shows as expired: You might still be eligible for free service programs (like keyboard replacement programs) or can pay for out-of-warranty repairs.

Can’t find serial number: It’s always available in About This Mac under the Overview tab, even on older macOS versions.

Beyond Basic Warranty Checking

For more detailed device management, sign into account.apple.com and check the Devices section. This shows all devices linked to your Apple ID along with their coverage status.

You can also use mysupport.apple.com after signing in with your Apple ID for device-specific support details, including repair history and available service options.

When Coverage Matters Most

Knowing your coverage status before you need repairs saves time and helps you make informed decisions. If you’re within the AppleCare+ purchase window (usually 60 days from purchase), you can still add extended coverage. After that window closes, you’re limited to the standard one-year warranty.

Apple’s made checking warranty status straightforward, no more hunting through system information dialogs or calling support just to get basic coverage details. Whether you use the built-in macOS options or the web portal, you’ll have the information you need in under a minute.