Connect to 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

• Connect using a Personal Hotspot

• Connect using Ethernet

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

1. From the Wi-Fi menu in the menu bar, choose a network.

2. If asked, enter the Wi-Fi network’s password or agree to terms and conditions.

If you’re having difficulty joining or staying connected to a Wi-Fi network, find out more:

• If you cadon’t see the Wi-Fi menu or don’t understand the icons in the Wi-Fi menu

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

• If your Mac connects to the Wi-Fi network, but not to the internet

• If you need help with the Wi-Fi password

• If you want to reset the network settings on your Mac

• If you want to check for Wi-Fi issues caused by wireless interference

Connect using Personal Hotspot

With most network provider plans, you can share the mobilecellular 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 your network, 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, you may be able to use an Ethernet adapter, such as the Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.

Find out more about how to connect your Mac to the internet using Ethernet.