If you have guests in your house, they may request the Wi-Fi password so they can reduce their mobile data consumption and browse safely on your secure home Wi-Fi network. Apple has now made it easy to share your Wi-Fi password via Bluetooth.
Nonetheless, sharing passwords should be done with caution and discretion. For security reasons, you may not wish to provide your password in some circumstances. In other cases, it is difficult to login because the password is so long and intricate.
If you have two iOS devices, one connected to the internet and the other waiting to connect, you can share the Wi-Fi password without sharing it. In other words, you can use your iPhone to grant another device access to a private wireless network without requiring a password.
How to share Wi-Fi on iPhones
Can you share your iPhone’s Wi-Fi password with another iPhone? Yes! First, you must ensure that both iPhones are running an updated version of iOS. Apple introduced the ability to share Wi-Fi passwords with iOS 11, so make sure you’re using that or a later version. Also, you must enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices.
Moreover, you must add your Apple ID and the Apple ID of the iPhone you’re connecting. If they use the same Apple ID, there will be no issue. If you wish to share the password with a friend’s iPhone, however, you must add each other’s Apple ID to your contact list.
Then, obtain your iPhone and the other device with which you wish to share the Wi-Fi password. In a manner similar to Bluetooth, the closer the devices, the easier and stronger the connection.
On the receiving device, take the following steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select ‘Wi-Fi’.
- Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
Now it’s time for the host device to share access. On that iPhone, follow the below steps:
- You should see an alert pop up asking if you want to Share Your Wi-Fi.
- Select the Send Password button.
- Your phone will share access to the Wi-Fi network with the requesting phone.
After the password was successfully shared, you should be able to tap Done.
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Wi-Fi Password Sharing FAQs
Can You Share Your Wi-Fi Password From iPhone to iPad?
Yes. To share Wi-Fi from an iPhone to an iPad, both devices must have Bluetooth enabled and personal hotspots disabled. Also, the owners of each device must add each other as contacts and give their Apple ID email addresses. Install the most recent iOS updates and stand within 6 feet of one another. The iPad owner can then choose a Wi-Fi network, and the iPhone user will be prompted to provide the network’s password.
Can You Share Your Wi-Fi Password from iPhone to Android?
Yes. Because Android smartphones do not utilise the iOS operating system, you must do various actions. You must first download a QR code generator onto your iPhone. An application such as Visual Codes or Qrafter will suffice.
After launching the application, you will be able to generate a QR code for your home Wi-Fi password. To provide the password to an Android device, simply open the QR code on your iPhone and have the Android device scan it. You can scan the QR code with your camera or a QR reader app. On Android, a message may appear to confirm network connection.
Can You Share Your Wi-Fi Password From Macbook to iPhone?
Yes. As Macbooks and iPhones are Apple products, their software functions more smoothly. This enables for easy file transmission, data backup, and sharing of Wi-Fi passwords.
Link your Macbook to the Wi-Fi network and then place your iPhone close by. Choose the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to on the iPhone (it should be the same network the Macbook is connected to). You should receive a pop-up prompt on your Computer requesting the Wi-Fi password. Click the Share button to grant access to the iPhone.
