How to Find a WiFi Password on iPhone [iOS 17]

How to Find WiFi Password on iPhone

In today’s digital world, WiFi has become an essential part of our lives, making it easy for you to work, communicate and stay connected to the world. However, forgetting your WiFi password leaves you disconnected from the world without internet access. In such cases, knowing how to find a WiFi password on your iPhone is a must, especially if you are using the latest iOS 17.

In this article, I will tell you how to find the WiFi password on your iPhone, how to share it with your family or friends using your iPhone, and how to save it to your iCloud. To do this, follow the guidelines below:

How to Find WiFi Password on iPhone

The best way to find the WiFi Password on your iPhone is to view the Password using settings. Here are the steps to follow:

  • Open the Settings app on your iPhone and click on “Wi-Fi”.
Step 1-Open Settings app for Find WiFi Password on iPhone
  • Tap the “i” icon next to the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to see the password for.
Step 2-Click on i button for Find WiFi Password on iPhone
  • Scroll down to the “Wi-Fi Password” section and tap on the saved password next to the name of the WiFi.
Step 3-Tap on WiFi Password for Find WiFi Password
  • If you’ve enabled a password on your phone, you’ll first need to authenticate it using your device’s passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID.
Step 4-Enter your Password for Find WiFi Password on iPhone
  • Once you authenticate your password, the WiFi password will automatically appear. now, you can also copy this password and share it with others.
Step 5-WiFi Password display on iPhone
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How to Share WiFi Password from iPhone to iPhone

Sharing Wi-Fi passwords from one iPhone to another is very easy and fast, especially when you want to connect to a Wi-Fi network that you have not used before. To do this, you can follow these steps,

Basic Requirements

  • Make sure that both iPhones should be close to each other.
  • Must be running on iOS 11 or later.
  • Both iPhone’s WiFi and Bluetooth should be enabled.
  • Apple IDs must be saved in each other’s contacts.

If you have met all the requirements, then follow the steps below:

  • Connect the first iPhone to the Wi-Fi network you want to share.
  • Attempt to connect the second iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Hold the first iPhone close to the second iPhone. Then on the first iPhone, a “Share Password” pop-up will appear. where Tap on “Share Password”.
  • The second iPhone will receive a notification with the Wi-Fi network name and password. Tap “Join” to connect the second iPhone to the Wi-Fi network.
  • If the second iPhone is already connected to the same iCloud account as the first iPhone, the Wi-Fi network will automatically be added to the network list.
Share WiFi Password from iPhone to iPhone

How to Save WiFi Password in the Apple Keychain

Saving your Wi-Fi password to Apple Keychain is a convenient way to store and use it in the future without having to remember it. Here are the steps to enable Apple Keychain on your iPhone and save Wi-Fi passwords:

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Then click on the “Profile” tab at the top of the Settings page.

Click on Profile for Save WiFi Password on Keychain

Step 2. Tap on “iCloud” to open the iCloud settings.

Tap on iCloud to save WiFi password to Keychain

Step 3. Scroll down to the “Apps Using iCloud” section and click on the “Password and Keychain” option.

Choose Password and Keychain option to save the WiFi password to Keychain

Step 4. Turn on the “Sync This iPhone” toggle to save all your Passwords in your iCloud.

Toggle on Sync this iPhone option to save the WiFi password to Keychain

In conclusion, finding a saved WiFi password on your iPhone is a must, especially when you want to connect to a new network or if you’ve forgotten the password. You can easily save and retrieve your Wi-Fi password by following the steps mentioned above.

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Bhavik Chauhan

I'm Bhavik Chauhan, a tech-savvy fan of all things Apple. I'm an expert in writing tech content, having written over 200 articles on products such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. When I'm not busy analyzing the latest gadgets or studying marketing campaigns, you can find me gaming or watching the latest movies. Follow me for a unique mix of tech info and real-world gadget guidance.

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