Easy ways to share your wifi password
Is there a way to share the wifi password with someone from my phone instead of having them type it in? I thought there was an easy setting, but I can't find it.
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iPhones have made it easy to share passwords automatically if they are up to date, already connected to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth is on and they are unlocked, but sometimes these requirements aren't met and it's easier to pull up the password manually:
In the Settings app, tap Wi-Fi. Find the Wi-Fi network that you’re currently using. Tap the Info button. Tap the Password field. Use your passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID to unlock and then the password will be revealed.
WikiLorisRunner157 summed it up nicely for Android users, but there can be a few different menu options. On a Google Pixel android device you should be able to open Settings, tap Network & Internet, tap Internet, tap on the Wi-Fi network you would like to share, then tap share. It may ask for a password, then it will display a QR Code the other person can use to scan and connect, it will also display the password below the QR Code.
There is a way to share from Windows too if someone reaches this page by mistake. On Windows 11, open your Start Menu, type 'Control Panel' in the search bar, click on the Control Panel shortcut that displays. After Control Panel opens choose 'Network and Internet', click 'Network and Sharing Center', on the left you should see 'Change Adapter Settings', click on that option. You will now see a list of network connections, right click on your Wi-Fi Adapter, choose 'Status' in the right click menu that appears. Click 'Wireless Properties', click the 'Security' tab at the top, then click the check box that says 'Show characters' to display the password. It's more clicks than it use to be, but this is how I view the WiFi network password when I have no other way to do so.
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In the Settings app, tap Wi-Fi. Find the Wi-Fi network that you’re currently using. Tap the Info button. Tap the Password field. Use your passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID to unlock and then the password will be revealed.
WikiLorisRunner157 summed it up nicely for Android users, but there can be a few different menu options. On a Google Pixel android device you should be able to open Settings, tap Network & Internet, tap Internet, tap on the Wi-Fi network you would like to share, then tap share. It may ask for a password, then it will display a QR Code the other person can use to scan and connect, it will also display the password below the QR Code.
There is a way to share from Windows too if someone reaches this page by mistake. On Windows 11, open your Start Menu, type 'Control Panel' in the search bar, click on the Control Panel shortcut that displays. After Control Panel opens choose 'Network and Internet', click 'Network and Sharing Center', on the left you should see 'Change Adapter Settings', click on that option. You will now see a list of network connections, right click on your Wi-Fi Adapter, choose 'Status' in the right click menu that appears. Click 'Wireless Properties', click the 'Security' tab at the top, then click the check box that says 'Show characters' to display the password. It's more clicks than it use to be, but this is how I view the WiFi network password when I have no other way to do so.
Yes, iPhones have this capability. If you’re both on up-to-date iPhones with Bluetooth enabled, once they attempt to join the wifi network, you should receive a prompt to share a password with them directly from your phone.
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I usually copy-paste my wifi password into a text message and send it to my friend so they can just copy-paste it from there instead of having to type it all out
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If you're trying to get the password from your friend with an Android, it's really simple for them to share it.
They just need to go into their settings, click "Network and Internet," and choose "Wifi." Tap on the gear icon and then "Share" to generate your QR code.
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They just need to go into their settings, click "Network and Internet," and choose "Wifi." Tap on the gear icon and then "Share" to generate your QR code.
that would be great, but my friend has an android so this won't work :( please tell me there's another way
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You can also create a qr code to share your wifi password on iOS. Open the shortcuts app and search for wifi in the gallery section. Run the shortcut and enter your wifi network name and password to create the qr code. Then share it with whoever you want!
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It's super easy to share your wifi password if you both have an iPhone or another Apple device. Just have the other person select your wifi network on their phone and a password request will pop up on your phone. Click 'share password' and then click 'done.' Your phone has to be unlocked for it to pop up, though.
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