Network settings on Mac

On your Mac, use Network settings to set up and manage Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Thunderbolt, firewall and other network services.

Connect your Mac to the internet using Wi-Fi

Set up a VPN connection on Mac

Browse through the options below for details about customising your settings.

To open these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Network in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)

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Option	Description
Firewall	Turn the firewall on or off, and view or change firewall options. See Change Firewall settings.
[service name]	Network services such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Thunderbolt and VPN may be available. The available services depend on the configuration of your Mac and the network services you’ve set up. Click a network service to view or change its details. Control-click a network service to duplicate, delete or deactivate it, or set the order for network services.
	Do any of the following: Set up a network service. Configure a VPN. Manage virtual interfaces (bridge, VLAN or aggregate). Set the order for network services. Manage network locations.

Option

Description

Firewall

Turn the firewall on or off, and view or change firewall options.

See Change Firewall settings.

[service name]

Network services such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Thunderbolt and VPN may be available. The available services depend on the configuration of your Mac and the network services you’ve set up.

Click a network service to view or change its details.

Control-click a network service to duplicate, delete or deactivate it, or set the order for network services.

Do any of the following:

Set up a network service.
Configure a VPN.
Manage virtual interfaces (bridge, VLAN or aggregate).
Set the order for network services.
Manage network locations.

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Network settings on Mac

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