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1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 6, 2026Verified January 2026

How to Connect to Wi-Fi on Mac

Get your Mac online by connecting to a wireless network quickly and easily.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Click the Wi-Fi icon
2.Turn on Wi-Fi
3.Select your network
4.Enter password
5.Verify connection

Click the Wi-Fi icon

~15s

Find the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar at the top-right of the screen and click it.

Turn on Wi-Fi

~15s

If Wi-Fi is off, click the toggle to turn it on. Available networks will appear.

Select your network

~15s

Click on your network name from the list of available networks.

Enter password

~15s

Type your Wi-Fi password and click Join. Check "Remember this network" for automatic connections.

Warning

Wi-Fi passwords are case-sensitive. Double-check capitals and special characters. The password is usually on a sticker on your router.

Verify connection

~15s

The Wi-Fi icon should show solid bars. Open Safari to confirm internet access.

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