Connect to the Internet or a Network

Parallels Desktop allows you to use two types of networking with Windows:

• Shared Networking: Windows programs share a network connection with macOS. This is the default setting.
• Host-only networking: Windows can access only your Mac.

In most cases, you don't need to adjust network settings. If your Mac is set to connect to a network or to the Internet, Windows programs have access to the same network and the Internet.

Read on for detailed information on these types of networking and how to configure them.