How To See Wifi Password On iPhone?

This guide will show you how to locate your Wi-Fi password on an iPhone with iOS 16 or share it with friends using devices that operate on iOS 11 through 15. Additionally, it will cover how you can retrieve your iPhone’s Wi-Fi password using a Mac.

For users with iOS 16, accessing your Wi-Fi password has become straightforward. The process involves navigating through a few simple settings on your iPhone to view your network details. This is particularly useful if you need to connect another device to the same network but don’t remember the password.

If your iPhone is on iOS 11 to iOS 15, you can still share your Wi-Fi access without viewing the password. The sharing feature allows other Apple devices close to yours to connect to your Wi-Fi network. This method is secure and ensures that you don’t have to verbally share your password or remember it yourself.

For those who also use a Mac, there’s a convenient way to find out your Wi-Fi password. By using the Keychain Access utility on your Mac, you can search for and display any saved Wi-Fi passwords.

This feature is extremely helpful if your Mac and iPhone are connected to the same iCloud account, simplifying the management of your network passwords across devices.

Understanding these methods can save you time and avoid the frustration of trying to recall complex Wi-Fi passwords. Whether you’re trying to connect a new device or helping a friend get online, these steps make it easy to access the information you need.

How to Locate Your iPhone’s Wi-Fi Password in iOS 16 and Beyond

To locate the password on an iPhone using iOS 16, use these steps:

1. Open your phone’s Settings.
2. Click on Wi-Fi.
3. Select your current network.
4. Click on Password. You must verify your identity using Touch ID, Face ID, or a passcode.

How to Pass Wi-Fi Passwords on iOS 11 to iOS 15

You may not be able to directly see the Wi-Fi password on your iPhone, but you can easily share it with a friend. 

Both of you need to have iOS 11 or a later version on your iPhones for this to work. It also functions on Macs with macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later. Sharing your Wi-Fi password is straightforward and takes just a few steps.

There are some conditions you must fulfill to use this feature:

• Both devices should have iOS 11 or newer.
• Make sure your friend’s Apple ID is saved in your Contacts app.
• Both devices need Bluetooth turned on.

Given those requirements, here are your next steps:

1. Place your iPhone close to your friend’s iPhone (or iPad). They must be near each other to use this function.
2. Your friend should attempt to join the Wi-Fi network for which you want to share the password.
3. A window titled “Share Your Wi-Fi” will appear at the bottom of your iPhone screen. Press “Share Password.”
4. Your Wi-Fi password will then be sent to your friend’s device, allowing their iPhone to connect to your Wi-Fi.
5. After sharing, tap “Done” on your iPhone.

How to Locate the Wi-Fi Password for Your Own Hotspot

Personal Hotspot is a function in iOS that allows you to share your iPhone’s cellular data with other devices nearby using Wi-Fi. If others want to use your internet, they will need the password to your Personal Hotspot.

When you turn on Personal Hotspot, your iPhone acts similar to a home Wi-Fi router. To see your Personal Hotspot password, just follow these steps:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Click on Personal Hotspot.
3. Check the Wi-Fi Password section. This is the password for your Personal Hotspot. Share this with others who need to connect to your iPhone’s Wi-Fi.

Viewing a Wi-Fi Password with iCloud Keychain on a Mac

Your iPhone holds many passwords that you use for websites, apps, and Wi-Fi networks. These are kept in the Keychain, a tool that stores your login details. It automatically fills out login forms for you.

You can see Wi-Fi passwords on a Mac using iCloud Keychain. This service is like Keychain, but it keeps your usernames in your iCloud account instead of on your Mac or iPhone. Information in iCloud can be shared across all your devices that work with iCloud. 

So, if you save a Wi-Fi password on your iPhone, you can look it up on your Mac. Here’s how:

1. Begin by ensuring the iCloud Keychain is active on your iPhone. Open the Settings app.
2. Click on your name at the top of the Settings menu.
3. Select iCloud.
4. Choose Keychain.
5. Turn the iCloud Keychain switch on, making it green.

Tip: If this feature wasn’t turned on before, uploading your Keychain data to iCloud might take a while. The more usernames and passwords you have, the longer it will take to sync.

1. Click on the Apple menu at the top right corner of your Mac screen. Then, choose System Preferences.
2. Click on iCloud. For macOS Catalina (10.15), first click on Apple ID.

Note: Make sure you use the same iCloud account on both your iPhone and Mac for this to be successful.

1. Check the box next to Keychain. This turns on the iCloud Keychain and transfers passwords from iPhone to Mac. It might take a minute or two.
2. To open Keychain Access on your Mac, press the Command and Space bar to open Spotlight Search. Then, type “Keychain Access” and press Return.
3. Type the Wi-Fi network name in the search box to find the password.
4. Double-click on the Wi-Fi network in the search results.
5. Tick the box beside “Show password.”
6. Type in your Mac login password when prompted.
7. The Wi-Fi network password will then be displayed in the “Show password” field.