How to Obtain an iOS UDID

There are times when testing the Youreka Mobile App where it may be important to obtain a UDID for your mobile device. This piece of information may be requested by your internal IT team, as well as the Youreka support team. This article demonstrates how to do this.

Obtaining an iOS UDID on a Mac

1. Attach device to Mac using a data cable (i.e. USB)
2. Open Finder and locate the device
3. Click on the subheader that shows the model of the device
4. You’ll then see the UDID displayed
5. Right click and select Copy UDID

Obtaining an iOS UDID on a PC

1. Launch iTunes. If you do not have iTunes installed on the PC, install it.
2. Click the button for your iOS device. This can be found to the right of the library selection menu at the top of the iTunes window. It may take a few moments for it to appear if you’ve just plugged your device in.
3. Click the Summary tab. You’ll find this option in the menu on the left after selecting your device.
4. Click the Serial Number entry. It’s in the top section of the Summary page. Clicking the serial number will switch to the UDID.
5. Right-click the UDID and click Copy. You can also just press ⌘Command+C (macOS) or Ctrl+C (Windows) to copy it immediately without even selecting it.
6. Paste the UDID wherever you need it. You can paste it into a document to save it, or email it to a developer that is requesting it.