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Mac Connected to Wi-Fi but No Internet

Short answer: If your Mac is on Wi-Fi but nothing loads, Apple suggests these checks.

TL;DR: quick fix

Restart your Mac to renew its IP address.
Check the date and time are correct.
Update macOS.

Is Mac down?

Before you change settings, check Apple System Status. If there's an outage, wait it out.

How to fix it: step by step

Restart your Mac to renew its IP address.
Check the date and time are correct.
Update macOS.
Turn off VPN or security software.
Restart the router and use Wireless Diagnostics.
Try another network or contact your ISP.

FAQ

What is renewing the DHCP lease?

Getting a new IP address from the router, which a restart does automatically.

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Last checked Oct 2026 against the official help page: Apple Support. Menus can differ by app version; follow the official page if a step doesn't match.