<p><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/605e164d8e71b3001851906a-2400/GettyImages-503849413.jpg" border="0" alt="business professional using desktop mac computer typing keyboard" data-mce-source="Sam Diephuis/Getty Images"></p><p></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p>Whether you're using a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/mac" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mac</a> or <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/macbook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MacBook</a>, the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/magic-keyboard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Magic Keyboard</a> can be a valuable tool for getting things done.</p><p>Here's what you need to do to connect the keyboard to your computer so that you can start using it.</p><aside class="breakout-box headline-regular"><h2><strong>How to connect a Magic Keyboard to a Mac</strong></h2><p>You can connect the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2FMXQT2LL%2FA%2Fmagic-keyboard-for-ipad-air-4th-generation-and-ipad-pro-11-inch-2nd-generation-us-english" rel="nofollow sponsored">Magic Keyboard</a> to your Mac via <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-bluetooth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bluetooth</a>, assuming your keyboard is charged and turned on (check that the switch at the back of the keyboard shows green to be sure it's on).</p><p>But to pair the devices for the first time, you'll have to first connect your keyboard to your computer via the Lightning port. You'll need to have a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2FMX0K2AM%2FA%2Fusb-c-to-lightning-cable-1-m" rel="nofollow sponsored">lightning-to-USB</a> cable to get it done. Depending on the kind of Mac you have, you may need to purchase an <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2FMUF82AM%2FA%2Fusb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter" rel="nofollow sponsored">adapter</a>.</p><p><strong>Here's how to set up the cable:</strong></p><ol><li aria-level="1">Find the Lightning port, located in the center on the back of your keyboard.</li><li aria-level="1">Connect your cable from the port to the corresponding port on your computer.<br><br></li></ol><p><strong>Once paired, use Bluetooth to connect your keyboard to your Mac:<br><br></strong></p><ol><li>Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select "System Preferences."<br><br><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/605e13158e71b30018519056-1548/how-to-connect-magic-keyboard-to-mac-1.png" border="0" alt="how to connect magic keyboard to mac 1" data-mce-source="Devon Delfino/Insider" data-mce-caption="Open System Preferences on your Mac."></li><li>Select the Bluetooth icon.<br><br><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/605e13b98e71b3001851905a-1321/how-to-connect-magic-keyboard-to-mac-2.png" border="0" alt="how to connect magic keyboard to mac 2" data-mce-source="Devon Delfino/Insider" data-mce-caption="Go to the Bluetooth page of System Preferences."></li><li>Click "Turn Bluetooth On" and select the keyboard in the "Devices" section to the right.<br><br><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/605e14978f71c3001853a849-1494/how-to-connect-magic-keyboard-to-mac-3.png" border="0" alt="how to connect magic keyboard to mac 3" data-mce-source="Devon Delfino/Insider" data-mce-caption="Turn Bluetooth on and find your keyboard in the list of devices."></li></ol></aside><bi-shortcode id="related-article-module-end-of-article" class="mceNonEditable"><a data-type="5d0b9e4ab587c65dd23be6c4" data-title="How to properly clean any Mac computer's keyboard" data-url="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-clean-mac-keyboard" data-vertical="sai" data-image="https://i.insider.com/571e7cc9dd0895e72a8b466f">How to properly clean any Mac computer's keyboard</a><a data-type="5f3a99534dca6830462c28a7" data-title="25 essential Mac computer keyboard shortcuts to help streamline your work" data-url="https://www.businessinsider.com/mac-keyboard-shortcuts" data-vertical="sai" data-image="https://i.insider.com/5f4022e942f43f001ddfe6e6">25 essential Mac computer keyboard shortcuts to help streamline your work</a><a data-type="5f7dfcea2b29983566199ff9" data-title="How to connect your AirPods to a Mac computer, whether or not you have a paired iPhone" data-url="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-connect-airpods-to-mac" data-vertical="sai" data-image="https://i.insider.com/5f7e0ab5282c500018c792dc">How to connect your AirPods to a Mac computer, whether or not you have a paired iPhone</a><a data-type="5fe2574a19a24615a96cbe46" data-title="MacBook Touch Bar: The special touchscreens built into MacBook Pro models, explained" data-url="https://www.businessinsider.com/macbook-touch-bar" data-vertical="sai" data-image="https://i.insider.com/5fe26688edf89200180935eb">MacBook Touch Bar: The special touchscreens built into MacBook Pro models, explained</a></bi-shortcode><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-connect-magic-keyboard-to-mac#comments">Join the conversation about this story »</a></p>
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