macOS

How to Connect to Wi-Fi on a Mac

Also available for: Windows 11

What you need: A Mac with macOS Ventura 13 or later, the name of your home Wi-Fi network, and its password.

  1. Click the Apple menu (the Apple logo) in the upper-left corner of the screen, then click System Settings.
  2. Click Wi-Fi on the left.
  3. Make sure the Wi-Fi switch is on. Click it if it is off.
  4. Find your home network in the list. If the names under Other Networks are hidden, click Other Networks to show them.
  5. Move the pointer over your network's name, then click Connect beside it.
  6. If asked, type the Wi-Fi password exactly as written, including capital and lowercase letters, then click OK.
  7. Wait for your network to show Connected.

Expected result: Your Mac is connected to your home Wi-Fi network.

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