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Whenever there’s a gathering or simply a guest at home, there will be one person asking for your Wi-Fi password. In our busy lives, these are not things we always remember. If you relate to this situation, here’s good news – you can easily share your Wi-Fi passwords between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple offers a cool Wi-Fi sharing feature, thanks to its seamless ecosystem. While this works automatically most times, if it’s giving you trouble, read on to learn how you can share Wi-Fi passwords between different Apple devices. But first, there are some requirements!
After fulfilling the requirements above, move on to the steps below to share the password from your iPhone and Mac! Note: Since you are planning to share your Wi-Fi password with multiple people, I suggest you boost the Wi-Fi signal on your iPhone so that everyone will be happy surfing. Apple has made it simple to share Wi-Fi passwords from an iPhone to Mac or another iPhone, thanks to its well-integrated ecosystem. Here’s how to do it.
But what if the other person has an Android phone and no iPhone? Read along. While there’s no direct way, we found a workaround to share Wi-Fi passwords from iPhone to Android. You can read it and make your friend or anyone happy with an Android phone. Additionally, you can find the Wi-Fi password on Mac and share it with them. The steps to share Wi-FI passwords from Mac are almost similar to those for iPhone. Follow along:
So that’s it! After following these steps properly, you will be able to share your Wi-Fi password from Mac to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. FAQsQ. Can I share my Wi-Fi password with Windows? You can’t share Wi-Fi passwords from Mac or iPhone to Windows. The only way is to remember the password and share it directly. Q. Why can’t I share my Wi-Fi password from iPhone? If you’re unable to share the Wi-Fi password, try turning off and back on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, updating the software, rebooting the router, forgetting, and rejoining the network. Q. How do I find a Wi-Fi password on my
iPhone? To find the Wi-Fi password, open Settings → Wi-Fi → Tap the i icon → copy the router address under IPV4 Address → open Safari → paste the IP address → enter the router’s username and password. You’ll now see the password. You can also find the Wi-Fi password on iPhone using Keychain. Q. Why does my iPhone keep asking me to share the Wi-Fi password? It is because another Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) is trying to connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. If this happens repeatedly, try rebooting the Wi-Fi or forget the network and reconnect it. Wrapping up The Wi-Fi password sharing feature is one of the many advantages of being in the Apple ecosystem. This guide helps you learn how to share Wi-Fi passwords between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. So, who are you planning to annoy now by asking them to share their Wi-Fi password? Share in the comments below. While you are here, I suggest you check these:
iGeeksBlog has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. We may earn commissions on purchases made using our links. However, this doesn’t affect the recommendations our writers make. You can read more about our review and editorial process here. Anoop loves to find solutions for all your doubts on Tech. When he's not on his quest, you can find him on Twitter talking about what's in his mind. How do I share my WiMove the other person's device close to your Mac. On the other person's device, choose the Wi-Fi network. On your Mac, wait a moment for the Wi-Fi Password notification to display, then click Share.
Why can't I share WiMake 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.
Can you share WiFirst, connect the device that's sharing the WiFi password. Then, open WiFi settings on the device that's receiving the password. A window will pop up on the device that's sharing the password asking if you want to share the password with the other device. Tap Share Password, and voila!
How do I AirDrop my WiPart 3—On the iPhone sending the password
Step 1: Tap to open the Settings app. Step 2: Tap on the Wi-Fi option. Step 3: Tap on the network you want to share. Step 4: Tap Share Password on the slide-up menu.
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