Check Internet Connectivity with NWPathMonitor In Swift

Monitor network changes using the Network framework.

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In this article, we will learn how to check the internet status of Apple devices. Also, we will create a class to make things easier and clear. Let’s start with learning what is NWPathMonitor. 🤟

What is NWPathMonitor?

If you have an app that needs internet connectivity you need an observer that checks the current network status. Apple provides a very powerful library to monitor network changes. Apple’s “Network” framework provides a bunch of useful classes but there is a class specifically designed for monitoring network changes: NWPathMonitor. You can check instantly the internet reachability by using NWPathMonitor. Also, this framework provides that user’s connection type such as cellular or wi-fi.

How to use NWPathMonitor?

Let’s learn how to use NWPathMonitor with creating a useful class. 😎

Before we get started, import the Network library in your Swift project.

import Network

Let’s start with creating a class called NetworkManager.

final class ConnectionManager {
    static let shared = ConnectionManager()
}