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How to Connect to WiFi on Mac / MacBook

Follow these simple steps to connect to wifi on your Mac / MacBook. Each step is one action — nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Click the WiFi icon in the top-right menu bar.
2
Click your WiFi network name from the list.
3
Type the password when asked.
4
Click "Join".
5
The WiFi icon will fill in to show you are connected.

Helpful Tip

If the WiFi icon shows an exclamation mark, you are connected to the network but do not have internet access. Try restarting your router.

Try on a Different Device

Same task, different device. Pick yours below:

📱iPhone 16 / 16 Plus 📱iPhone 15 / 14 📱iPhone SE 📲iPad / iPad Air 📱Samsung Galaxy S25 / S24 📱Samsung Galaxy A16 / A36 📱Google Pixel 9 / 8 📱Motorola Moto G / Edge 🤖Android Phone (Any)🍎iPhone (Any)💻Windows Computer 📲Samsung Galaxy Tab 🔥Amazon Fire Tablet 💻Chromebook

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