How to Find and Share WiFi Password on iPhone?

If you’re one of those people who create the deadliest word-letter-symbol combos for your Wi-Fi passwords, you’re not alone. After all, it is the only way to restrict strangers from accessing your expensive connection.

But what if you want to share your password with your family members and friends? Apple has introduced a feature with which you can find and share your passwords with other iPhone users.

Continue reading this article to learn how…

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How to Find WiFi Password on iPhone?

Finding your WiFi password on your iPhone or any other device makes it easy to share it with others or search for it, in case you forgot.

Previously, there was no way to browse your current WiFi passwords on your iPhone. However, this is all changing in iOS 16.

Apple’s latest software, iOS 16, allows users to find their WiFi passwords on their iPhones. So, even if you are already connected to your home’s WiFi password, you can still look for it if you don’t remember.

Here’s how to view the WiFi password on your iPhone:

• Head over to Settings on your iPhone
• Go to the WiFi section
• Tap on the network you are connected to
• Click on the Password option
• You will now need to provide your password, Face ID, or Touch ID

That’s it. Now when you tap on Password, you will be shown your WiFi password.

However, this feature only works on iOS 16 and above. If you haven’t updated your software yet, make sure to do so.

How to Share WiFi Password on iPhone?

You can also share your WiFi password with other Apple devices.

By sharing your WiFi password with other iOS devices, you won’t need to go through the hassle of searching for your WiFi password and then making other individuals enter that particular password.

Plus, no one will even get to know your WiFi password!

With just a few steps, you can automatically share your WiFi password without making much effort.

Before we go through the steps of sharing WiFi passwords on iPhones, there are a few aspects you need to make sure of.

• Have the latest iOS software updated on both devices
• Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices
• Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID on your device
• Have the email address of your Apple ID saved in the other person's Contacts
• Have the email address of the other person saved in your Contacts

Then, to share your WiFi Password iPhone, just follow these simple steps below:

• Bring both devices closer
• Unlock your device
• Connect your device to your WiFi network
• Ensure your device (the one sharing the password) is unlocked and connected to the Wi-Fi network.
• On the person’s device who wishes to use your Wifi, select the same Wi-Fi network
• On your device, tap Share Password
• Tap on Done

That’s it. As soon as you click on Done, your WiFi password will automatically be shared with the other iPhone user.

As discussed above, you can only share passwords from one Apple device to the other. Here’s what you need to do if you want to find the password on your macOS and share it with other iPhone or iPad users:

How to ViewWiFi Password on Mac?

Viewing your WiFi password on your Mac OS is slightly different than you would on your iPhone or iPad. That’s because Mac devices store all WiFi passwords in Keychain Access.

To find Wifi Password on Mac, here’s what you need to do:

• Open Finder on your Mac
• Go to Applications and then Utilities
• Or, press on command+space on your keyboard to launch Spotlight, and then type "Keychain Access"
• Hover over to the System section
• You will now be shown all your WiFi passwords in the System section

How to Share WiFi Passwords from Mac to iPhone?

You can easily share your WiFi password from your Mac to other iOS devices nearby, such as another Mac, iPhone, iPad, and so on.

To share your WiFi password on Mac to other devices, you must ensure your device is unlocked, connected to the same WiFi network, and has your Apple ID signed in.

It is also essential for the other devices (on which you wish to share the WiFi) Apple ID to be saved in your Contacts.

Then, just follow these simple steps:

• Bring the other devices closer to your Mac
• On the other person’s device, choose the Wi-Fi network same as yours
• A WiFi password notification will appear on your screen. Click on Share

That’s it! You’ve now successfully shared your WiFi password on your Mac.

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Can You Share WiFi Passwords from iPhone to Android?

Unfortunately, there is no direct way of sharing a WiFi password from an iOS device to an Android one.

In short, you can only share WiFi passwords from one iOS device to another iOS device.

If you wish to share your WiFi password from iPhone to Android, you will need to make use of a third-party application or software. A QR code will be generated containing all the information related to your WiFi network.

Why Can’t I Share WiFi Password oniPhone?

If you can’t seem to share your WiFi password with another device, there might be several reasons behind this.

Here’s a quick troubleshooting guide in case you can’t share your WiFi password:

Device Is Not in Range

To successfully share WiFi passwords with other devices, both devices must be kept near each other. If the devices are too far apart, your device will not be able to share the WiFi password. For the best range, you should hold both devices yourself.

Latest Software Not Updated

Your device needs to have the latest iOS update installed. If one of the two devices has an older iOS version installed, the WiFi password will not be shared successfully.

Both Devices Not Added to Each Other’s Contact

Both devices must have each other’s Apple ID or contact saved on their phones. This is a way of not allowing you to share your WiFi password with contacts or devices that are not familiar. Just head over to contacts, and save both devices’ contact information or Apple ID.

Connectivity Issues

There might be an issue lying with the WiFi connectivity on your device. To solve this, you should consider turning the WiFi off on your device and then back on again. To do this, head over to Settings, and then Wifi. Tap on the toggle to turn WiFi off and on.

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The Final Cut

We’re finally down to the last section of this article. We’re sure you now know how to find and share WiFi passwords on your iPhone. In addition, we also explained how you could view and share a password from a macOS to an iOS device (such as an iPhone, iPad, etc.).

In the last section, we have explained various reasons that could cause a hurdle in sharing your WiFi password with other users. We hope you found this article helpful!