Adapters for the Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on your Mac
Find out about different adapters for the Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on your Mac.
The adapters and cables in this article work with Mac computers with Thunderbolt 4 ports, Thunderbolt 3 ports or a USB-C port. If your Mac only has one port, it doesn't support Thunderbolt connections.
If you’re using a USB-C or Thunderbolt adapter to connect a display, the adapter must be compliant with DisplayPort Alt Mode, Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4.
To find the right cable or adapter for your Mac, check the connector at the end of the cable that plugs into your computer.
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If you’re using a Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 cable, such as the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable with your display or other device, it will connect to your Mac without an adapter.
The Apple Studio Display and Apple Pro Display XDR use Thunderbolt 3.
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If you’re using a USB-C cable, such as the 60W USB-C Charge Cable with your device, it will connect to your Mac without an adapter.
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If you’re using a USB-A cable with your device, use a USB-C to USB-A adapter, such as the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter, the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter, to connect your device to your Mac.
To charge an iPhone or iPad from a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port without one of these adapters, you can use the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable instead.
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If you're using an Ethernet cable with your device, use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter, such as the Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. If your Mac has an Ethernet port, you can connect your Ethernet cable without an adapter.
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If you’re using a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 cable with your Apple Thunderbolt Display or other device, use the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.
Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as
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If you’re using a Mini DisplayPort cable with your display, use a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort cable. Check with the manufacturer about compatibility with your Mac and display model.
Mini DisplayPort is not the same as Thunderbolt or
. They are the same shape, but have different symbols on the cable and port.HDMI
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If you’re using an HDMI cable with your display, use the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or other USB-C to HDMI adapter or cable. If your Mac has an HDMI port, you can connect your display to your Mac without an adapter.
DisplayPort
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If you're using a DisplayPort cable with your display, use a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter or cable.
VGA
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If you’re using a VGA cable with your display, use a USB-C to VGA adapter, such as the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter or Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter.
DVI
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If you’re using a DVI cable with your display, use a USB-C to DVI adapter or cable. Check with the manufacturer about compatibility with your Mac and display model.
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