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.

Note: You can add new host-only networks in Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro and Business Editions only.

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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