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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.

    At a Glance

    Category
    Mac Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    beginner
    mac
    wifi
    network

    In this guide (5 steps):

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

    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.
    2

    Turn on Wi-Fi

    ~15s
    If Wi-Fi is off, click the toggle to turn it on. Available networks will appear.
    3

    Select your network

    ~15s
    Click on your network name from the list of available networks.
    4

    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.

    5

    Verify connection

    ~15s
    The Wi-Fi icon should show solid bars. Open Safari to confirm internet access.

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