Wondering whether your iPhone, Mac, or iPad is still covered — without digging through drawers for a receipt? You don’t need one. Apple ties warranty data to each device’s serial number, so you can check coverage right on the device or from any browser in under a minute. Here are all the ways to do it.
Check warranty on your iPhone or iPad
- Open Settings → General → AppleCare & Warranty.
- Tap your device to see its coverage status and expiry date — whether the standard Limited Warranty or AppleCare+ is active.
Check warranty on your Mac
- Click the Apple menu → System Settings → General → AppleCare & Warranty.
- Select your Mac to view its coverage details and expiry date.
Check from any browser: Apple’s coverage checker
No Apple ID needed — and you don’t even need the device at hand, just its serial number. This is the method to use whenever you need to verify a device you can’t hold in your hand.
- Find the serial number: on iPhone or iPad go to Settings → General → About; on Mac open the Apple menu → About This Mac.
- Go to checkcoverage.apple.com in any browser.
- Enter the serial number and complete the captcha.
- Read the result: you will see whether the Limited Warranty or an AppleCare plan is active, plus the exact expiry date.
Signed-in alternatives
If you are logged in, mysupport.apple.com lists every device on your Apple ID with its coverage status, and the Apple Support app shows the same information. Apple’s Apple Support pages explain what each coverage type includes, while MacRumors and 9to5Mac keep track of AppleCare changes.
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If it still doesn’t work
Serial number not recognized: double-check for easily confused characters (0 vs O, 1 vs I), and note that very old devices may have dropped out of Apple’s database. The captcha won’t complete: try a different browser or temporarily disable content blockers on the page. Coverage looks wrong: if you bought AppleCare+ recently, allow a day or two for it to appear; contact Apple Support with proof of purchase if it never shows up.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the receipt to check my warranty?
No. Warranty status is stored against the serial number, so Apple knows your coverage without any paperwork — though keeping proof of purchase helps if you ever need to dispute a date.
What’s the difference between the Limited Warranty and AppleCare+?
The Limited Warranty covers manufacturing defects for one year from purchase. AppleCare+ extends the coverage period and adds accidental-damage protection for a fee — the checker shows exactly which one you have and when it ends.
Conclusion
Checking your Apple warranty takes less than a minute and no receipts. Use the on-device screens for your own gear, and checkcoverage.apple.com whenever you need to verify a device you can’t hold in your hand.
