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GoPro Serial Number Check: What GoPro Do I Have? (All Models)

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Looking for your GoPro serial number? In this post, you’ll learn how to do a GoPro serial number check. And to determine which GoPro model you own. We include the current Hero12, Hero11, and back to the classic Hero4.

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What GoPro Do I Have?

Knowing which GoPro model you own is important for several reasons. Accessories and mounts, SD cards, batteries, and settings can be unique to specific models.

There are two ways to determine which GoPro model you have.

  1. Look on the camera body. Most models have their model number (ie. Hero11 or Hero4) printed on the outside of the body.
  2. Look for the serial number. Below, find a detailed chart to help you find and decipher the serial number from your GoPro. You can usually find the serial number both in-camera and on-camera.

GoPro Serial Number Check (Table)

Using the serial number, you can determine which model you have. And help differentiate between two GoPro cameras.

Here is the complete list of GoPro serial numbers. All you need is the first 4 digits to identify the specific model.

In the following table, the first four digits show what your serial code will begin with.

ModelSerial NumberRelease Date (US)
Hero12 BlackC350…09/06/2023
Hero11 BlackC347…09/14/2022
Hero11 Black MiniC34911/18/2022
Hero10 BlackC346…09/16/2021
Hero9 BlackC344…09/16/2020
Max 360TBD10/24/2019
Hero8 BlackC333…9/24/2019
Fusion 360
C320…11/2017
Hero7 BlackC328…9/30/2018
Hero7 SilverC330…9/30/2018
Hero7 WhiteC331…9/30/2018
Hero (2018)C332…3/29/2018
Hero6 BlackC322… 9/28/2017
Hero5 BlackC316…10/02/2016
Hero5 SessionC321…10/02/2016
Hero+C31910/04/2015
Hero+ LCDC31506/07/2015
Hero SessionC314… 4/2016
Hero4 Silver
C313…10/2014
Hero4 BlackC312…10/2014
Hero (2014)C31102/18/2014

Should you get a GoPro? Here are 13 things to know before you buy.

How to Find Your GoPro Serial Number (All Models)

This depends on each camera. For most cameras, you can find it in a number of places.

In the next section, we’ll cover the specific areas for each model.

Where is my GoPro Serial Number?

Here’s how to find your GoPro serial number.

Hero12 Black

There are three ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero12 Black.

  1. Camera Menu. Swipe down > Preferences > About > Camera Info
  2. Open battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C350…
  3. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the original box.
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GoPro Hero12 Black serial number location

Hero11 Black

There are three ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero11 Black.

  1. Camera Menu. Swipe down > Preferences > About > Camera Info
  2. Open battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C347…
  3. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the original box.

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Hero11 Black Mini

There are two ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero11 Black Mini.

  1. Open battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C349…
  2. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the original box.

Hero10 Black

There are three ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero10 Black.

  1. Camera Menu. Swipe down > Preferences > About > Camera Info
  2. Open battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C346…
  3. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the original box.

Hero9 Black

There are three ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero9 Black.

  1. Camera Menu. Swipe down > Preferences > About > Camera Info
  2. Open battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C344…
  3. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the original box.

GoPro Max

There are two ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Max.

  1. Camera Menu. Swipe down > Preferences > About > Camera Info
  2. Open battery compartment.
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Hero8 Black

There are three ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero8 Black.

  1. Camera Menu. Swipe down > Preferences > About > Camera Info
  2. Open battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C333…
  3. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the original box.
hero8 black serial number

GoPro Fusion 360

There are two ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Fusion camera.

  1. Camera Menu. Go to Settings > Gear Icon > About.
  2. Open battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C320…

Hero7 Black

There are three ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero7 Black.

  1. Camera Menu. Swipe down > Preferences > About > Camera Info
  2. Open battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C328…
  3. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the original box.
hero7 black serial number

Hero7 White / Silver

There are two ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero7 White and Silver.

  1. Camera Menu. Swipe down > Preferences > About > Camera Info
  2. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the original box.

You will be looking for a number beginning in C330 (Silver) or C331 (White).

Hero6 Black

There are four ways to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero6 Black.

  1. On Camera Menu. Preferences > About This GoPro > Serial Number
  2. Open the battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C322…
  3. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the original box.
  4. After connecting your camera to a computer, locate the version.txt file in the MISC folder. This is auto-generated on every SD card used in the camera.

Hero 2018

There is one way to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero (2018).

  1. Open the battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C332…

Hero5 Black

There is one way to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero5 Black.

  1. Open the battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C316…
hero5 black serial number

Hero5 Session

There is one way to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero5 Session.

  1. Open charging port. Look for the number beginning in C321…

Hero+ LCD

There is one way to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero+ LCD.

  1. Open charging port. Look for the number beginning in C315…

Hero+

There is one way to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero+.

  1. Open charging port. Look for the number beginning in C319…

Hero4 Black and Silver

There is one way to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero4 Black and Silver.

  1. Open the battery compartment. Look for the number beginning in C312… (Black) or C313… (Silver).
hero4 black serial number

Hero4 Session

There is one way to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero4 Session.

  1. Open charging port. Look for the number beginning in C314…

Hero (2014)

There is one way to locate the serial number in your GoPro Hero (2014) version.

  1. Open charging port. Look for the number beginning in C311…

Find GoPro Serial Number with Metadata

Your camera tags every photo and video with its serial number.

You can find the serial number by opening up a video taken by your GoPro. Then click on the properties of the video to view the serial number.

If you want to make a warranty claim, you’ll need to have your GoPro serial number.

The best way to determine which GoPro model you have is to look for external branding. It takes less deciphering than the serial code method.

Once you find your serial number, reference the chart above. Every model has a unique code, with the same opening 3-4 digits.

Why doesn’t my GoPro have a serial number?

Good question. Either someone removed it. Or it’s a fake. I’ve read reports of both things happening.

But it seems that a knockoff GoPro is the most likely thing.

Looking for more? See the full GoPro Comparison of Every Model

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More reading: Guide to GoPro Passwords (How to Find and Reset)

Did you lose your GoPro? Here’s how to find your lost GoPro

Your Turn

Did you find your serial code? Is your GoPro without a serial code? I would love to hear from you. Let me know below!

Hey, I'm Bryan! I'm a content creator and co-founder of Storyteller Tech.

Experienced GoPro Videographer: I've been shooting with GoPro cameras for over 11 years. My first GoPro was the Hero3 Silver, bought for a Galapagos work trip in 2012. Today I own 20+ action cameras, including GoPro, DJI, and Insta360 cameras.

Professional Creator: Dena and I have developed video and content marketing plans for numerous international travel brands. And we also run several content businesses.

Bryan also creates at Storyteller.Travel and is co-founder of Storyteller Media, a Canadian-based publishing company.

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12 Comments

  1. Hi, great article. I was wondering how to check the manufacture date by serial number as i own a gph7b but would also like to buy a h4s. There was however a broad issue with earlier models of both the hero 4 silver and black where you would get a terrible chopping noise in the background of your playback if the footage was recorded with wifi on via the app. This would be extremely useful in deciding on a purchase before going ahead and risk buying one of the earlier faulty models. I owned a new hero 4 silver with this issue and after jumping through many hoops and 2 replacement cameras later being shipped out by gopro i finally received a working one. Would there be any way of confirming this? I have contacted gopro support and fairly enough i didn’t expect them to be of much help considering i was planning on a 2nd hand purchase which would not be in their interest but this info must be available somewhere?

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    2. Me too. No idea what model mine is but it’s also C315…
      I’m assuming it’s an early version of the Hero 5 Blackwhich is C316… but that’s a guess.

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  3. On my GoPro, I believe the serial # is printed on the back and it is C3111026363124. This does not match any of the examples shown on this site. It also shows a Reg# HWBL1 CHDHA-301. There is no battery access door but the back does pry off and the battery is accessable that way. I purchased this camera as a refurbished camera. Is this a knock off GoPro?

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    1. From what I can tell, the model number of CHDHA-301 refers to the GoPro Hero (released in September 2014). This is an entry level camera and was released at the same time as the Hero4 (Black and Silver). This wasn’t a popular model and there isn’t much written about this camera. The serial numbering (311…) is sequential to the Hero4 Black (312…), Hero4 Silver (313…) that released at the same time.

      It probably isn’t a knockoff – it’s a classic.

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  4. I have a couple of GoPro Hero reusable wrist cameras – still in original packaging and marked (c) 2005 Woodman Labs Inc.
    Are they worth anything?

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  5. My Hero + has a serial number starting with C319102——-.
    I didn’t see any serial number that matched, any help would be appreciated.

    Mahalo,
    Keoni

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  6. I have the Go Pro with the 3111 start of the serial # where can i get a charge cord for it

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  7. I invested into a Go Pro 11 Black, bought all the gear, right SD Cards. All brand through Go Pro. In Video recording, Go Pro failed to deliver a stable product. Under test in an indoor environment at 77 degree ambient temperature. The Go Pro 11 continue to fail at around 15 to 17 minutes. Using Manufacture recommended SD Cards, replacement batteries, and filming at high Quality Video Rates. I document each heat cycle. Worked with Go Pro Technical Support. The sent batteries back, waited for replacement battery. Support extended my 30 day purchase date for full return because they could not over night the replacement battery. Go Pro Black 11 failed to provide dependable recorder. I bought the camera expressly for the High Quality Video Recording and Other accessories to embrace a compact professional platform. As a result of my testing , Support offered to extend the warranty of the camera, I RMA the product back for a credit on just the Camera purchase but was stuck paying for the cost of the largest approved SD Card and other add on hardware. What a Waste of my time and money. My recommendations, if you bought one, return it. You will probably miss that awesome shot because the Go Pro will go thermal overload when you need it the most. Return it within the 30 days, do not let Tech get you out pass that return deadline. Buy something that works you will happy you when you captured that shot you missed with the Go Pro. Have a good day and a better tomorrow…

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