How do i share password on iphone

Download Article

Table of Contents Show

References
About This Article
Is this article up to date?
How do I share my Wi
Why can't I share my password iPhone?
How do I share password from phone?
How do I share a password on Apple?

Download Article

Want to connect your iPad to a wireless network without having to type the password? If one of your contacts with an iPhone is nearby and is already connected to the network, they can share the password with you. With passwords as complicated as they are, sharing a Wi-Fi password between Apple devices makes a slightly frustrating situation super easy. This wikiHow article teaches you how to share a Wi-Fi password from iPhone to an iPad.

1
Make sure both the iPhone and iPad meet the requirements. There are a few things both of you need to have in order to proceed:
- Both phones must have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. Swipe down from the top right corner to open the Control Center and make sure the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth icons are blue (that indicates they are on).
- Turn off personal hotspot if it's on. Tap and hold the Wi-Fi icon inside Control Center, then tap the personal hotspot icon to turn it grey (it will be off).
- Add each other to Contacts. You'll both need each other saved in Contacts, including your Apple ID email addresses.
- Be within 6 feet of one another. You'll need to be within Wi-Fi and Bluetooth range to share.
- Install the latest updates. Make sure both iOS devices are running the latest software version.
2

Connect to Wi-Fi on the iPad. The person who doesn't have the Wi-Fi password should go to Settings, tap Wi-Fi, and then select the network they want to join. This person will be prompted to enter a password.
- At the same time, a "Share Password" window will appear on the iPhone that's already connected to Wi-Fi.
- If you don’t get the prompt, restart both devices.
Advertisement
3
Tap Share Password on the iPhone that's already connected. When the person who is already connected to the network taps Share Password, the Wi-Fi password will be filled in on the iPad, obscured by special characters.
4
Tap Join to connect. Once the person who is trying to connect sees the stars that represent a password in the password field, tapping Join will connect to the wireless network.[1]

1
Can I share the Wi-Fi password from iPhone to iPhone? Yes, the steps to do this are identical if you're trying to share a Wi-Fi password iPhone to iPhone.
2
Can I share the Wi-Fi password from an iPhone to an Android? Yes, but the process is a little more complicated. You'll need to create a QR code on your iPhone (apps like QRafter or Visual Codes will work) with your Wi-Fi network's settings, then capture/read that QR code on your Android (you won't need a separate app here, but can instead use your camera to read the QR code). Tap to confirm the network and continue!
3
Can I share the Wi-Fi password from a MacBook to iPhone? Yes! The process here is the same! Make sure both the Mac and iPhone are close together, in each others' Contacts app, then connect to the network on the phone. At the same time, a "Share password" window will pop up on the Mac that you'll need to confirm to continue. Once you've confirmed on the Mac, tap Join on your iPhone and that's it![2]
4
What if it doesn't work? Here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure your iOS is updated. Update the iPhone and iPad to the latest software version.
- Make sure both devices have each other saved in Contacts.
- Restart the iPhone and iPad. The process for restarting both is similar to each other.
- Turn Wi-Fi off and back on for both devices. Sometimes you only need to toggle this setting off and on to get it working again. You'll find the switch for Wi-Fi in the Control Center of iOS devices like an iPhone and iPad.
- Restart your Wi-Fi. To do this, just unplug your router and modem for at least a minute before plugging them back in.
- Ensure the devices are close to each other. If they are about 5 feet apart already, try moving them side-by-side so there is no interference.
- If that still doesn't help or solve your issue, the other device may need to enter the password in manually.

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful. Looking for more fun ways to learn on wikiHow? Learn about yourself with <a href='/Quizzes'>Quizzes</a> or try our brand new <a href='/Games/Train-Your-Brain'>Train Your Brain</a> word game.

References

About This Article

Article SummaryX

1. Make sure you meet the requirements.
2. Connect to the network on the iPad.
3. Tap Share Password on the iPhone.
4. Tap Join on the iPad.

Did this summary help you?

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 4,674 times.

Is this article up to date?

If your guest has an Android phone, head to Settings, Connections (or Network and Internet), then Wi-Fi on their phone. Scroll down to find where it says Add Network; next to it, you'll see a QR code icon. Tap on it and they can now quickly scan the code. Scanning the code should automatically connect the device.

Make Sure Your iPhone And The Other Device Are Up To Date Wi-Fi password sharing only works on iPhones, iPads, and iPods running iOS (or iPadOS) 11 or newer and Macs running macOS High Sierra or newer. Both your iPhone and the device you want to share a Wi-Fi password need to be up to date.

How to find and share your Wi-Fi password on Android.

Open the settings on your device, then head to Network & Internet > Wi-Fi..

Scroll past the current networks to Saved networks, then tap the network you'd like to share..

Tap the Share button and you'll see a QR code, which you can use to share the password..

Step 1: Tap to open the Camera app. Step 2: Point your Android phone's camera at the QR code displayed on the iPhone so that you can clearly read the QR code. Step 3: Tap on the pop-up bubble that appears on your Android phone's screen to connect it to the shared Wi-Fi network.