How to View Wi-Fi Password on iPhone (3 Methods)
In our fast-paced world, a forgotten Wi-Fi password can feel like being locked out of your own digital kingdom. Imagine the frustration of buying a new device and then staring at it, yearning to connect to the internet but being held back by a string of characters you can’t recall. Well, not anymore, as with iOS 16, Apple rolled out the ability to view the password of the Wi-Fi network on your iPhone. This post details how to view Wi-Fi passwords on your iPhone.
View WiFi Password on iPhone for Currently Connected Network
Before iOS 16, the only way to view the password of a connected Wi-Fi network required you to go through all the confusing settings of the Wi-Fi router. You could always share the connected Wi-Fi network’s password from your iPhone to any Apple device, but for other devices, memorizing passwords was the only choice. Fortunately, iOS allows you to view the password of your Wi-Fi network in the settings. Here’s how it works:
View Password on iPhone for Previously Connected Wi-Fi Networks
While viewing the password of the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to is pretty straightforward, finding the password of the previously connected Wi-Fi network is tedious, as Apple has hidden that setting. Here’s how you can view the passwords of the Wi-Fi network your iPhone was previously connected to:
Furthermore, if you are facing issues with Wi-Fi or mobile connectivity, our guide toresetting network settings on your iPhonecan be quite helpful for you.
Find Saved iPhone Wi-Fi Passwords in iCloud Keychain on Mac
While iOS 16 users can directly view Wi-Fi passwords on their iPhones, some users might have older iPhone models that do not support this feature. If you are a user running iOS 15 or earlier versions, you won’t see any passwords in your Wi-Fi settings. Fortunately, macOS has a built-in utility tool namedKeychainthat houses all your passwords, including WiFi passwords.
Moreover, if you have a Mac with the same Apple ID signed in and iCloud Keychain enabled on it, you can also view the passwords for the WiFi networks on your Mac. Here’s how:
Note:You must have Administrative Privileges on your Mac to access Wi-Fi passwords using this method.
Now that you know how to view Wi-Fi passwords on your iPhone, you can easily copy-paste them to share with friends and family on non-Apple devices or simply note them down for future needs. While you are here, we suggest checking out somehidden iOS 17 features on the iPhone.
Vikhyat Rishi
Vikhyat has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to Beebom, where he specializes in writing App features, How To’s and app troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.
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