Connect to the internet with your Mac

Use Wi-Fi, Personal Hotspot or Ethernet to connect your Mac to a network that provides access to the internet.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

From the Wi-Fi menu in the menu bar, choose a network. You may then be asked to enter the Wi-Fi network’s password or agree to terms and conditions.

If you need help

• If you don’t see the Wi-Fi menu in the menu bar

• If you need help with the Wi-Fi password

• If your Mac isn’t connecting to the internet after joining the Wi-Fi network

• If your Mac shows a privacy warning or weak-security warning about the Wi-Fi network

Connect using Personal Hotspot

With most network provider plans, you can share the cellular data connection of your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi Cellular) with your Mac.

Find out how to set up Personal Hotspot

Connect using an Ethernet cable

To use a wired connection to the internet, connect an Ethernet cable between your router or modem and the Ethernet port on your Mac. If your Mac doesn’t have an Ethernet port, use an Ethernet adapter, such as the Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.

Find out more about connecting your Mac to the internet using Ethernet

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