> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pdfm-ug/v20-en-us/parallels-desktop-for-mac-20-users-guide/advanced-topics/creating-custom-host-only-networks.md).

# Creating Custom Host-Only Networks

When working with Parallels Desktop, you can use an already configured shared or host-only networks. If you need to manage network traffic between virtual machines, you can add a new host-only network.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** You can add new host-only networks in Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro and Business/Enterprise Editions only.\
\
If you have an Apple silicon Mac and want to run a macOS virtual machine in host-only mode, you need to update your Mac's OS to macOS Sequoia 15 or newer and Parallels Desktop to version 20.4.0 or newer.
{% endhint %}

To add a new host-only network:

1. Do one of the following:
   * Click the Parallels Desktop icon in the menu bar and choose **Preferences**. Then click **Network**.
   * Right-click the Parallels Desktop icon in the Dock and choose **Preferences**. Then click **Network**.
2. Click the **Add** button (+). Once a new host-only network is added, configure its settings the way you need.

To remove a custom host-only network, select it and click the **Remove** button (-).


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