Lorene Melone
How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password from iPhone Securely
This guide will walk you through sharing your Wi-Fi password directly from your iPhone, allowing friends to connect without requiring you to verbally provide the password. By following these steps, you will learn two efficient methods: using the Passwords app and sharing directly with another iPhone.
Step 1: Prepare Your iPhone and Your Friend’s Device
Before starting, ensure the following:
- Your iPhone is running iOS 18 or later.
- Your friend’s device can scan QR codes (iPhone, iPad, Android, etc.).
Step 2: Share Wi-Fi Password Using the Passwords App
To share your Wi-Fi password using the Passwords app, follow these steps:
- Open the Passwords app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Wi-Fi.
- Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.
- Tap Show Network QR Code.
- Have your friend open the Camera app on their device.
- Position the QR code in the camera frame. When the option to join your Wi-Fi network appears, they should tap it and then tap Join.
Step 3: Share Wi-Fi Password Directly to Another iPhone
To directly share your Wi-Fi password with your friend’s iPhone, do the following:
- Ensure both you and your friend have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.
- If either of you has Personal Hotspot enabled, turn it off.
- Both of you should have each other’s Apple account email addresses saved in Contacts.
Now, guide your friend through these steps:
- Your friend should go to Settings on their iPhone.
- They need to tap Wi-Fi and select your Wi-Fi network.
- When you receive a notification on your iPhone, tap Share Password to confirm.
Your friend is now connected to your Wi-Fi network!
Extra Tips & Common Issues
Here are some tips to make the process easier and some common issues to avoid:
- Ensure that both devices are sufficiently charged to avoid interruptions during the connection process.
- If you encounter issues, check both devices’ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth status again.
- Make sure you and your friend are within close proximity for the sharing process to work smoothly.
Conclusion
By following this guide, you now know how to share your Wi-Fi password using your iPhone both through the Passwords app and directly with another iPhone. This method not only saves time but also enhances security by avoiding the need to verbally disclose sensitive information.