How to Share Wi-Fi Password from iPhone and iPad

Sharing Wi-Fi passwords from iPhone to another compatible iDevice like iPad and Mac has become much easier than you think. Hence, you can allow trusted devices within the same network to use your Wi-Fi network without any hassle. Whether for collaboration at the office or family sharing at home, this feature can come in handy in multiple contexts. What aboutsharing Wi-Fi passwords from iPhone to Android. Though there is no native way to get it done, we’ve got a reliable workaround to make your iOS device play nice with Android. That all being said, let’s dive right in to learn how to share Wi-Fi passwords from iPhone and iPad the quick way!

How to Share Wi-Fi Password from iPhone and iPad (2022)

Before getting started, be sure to check off all the essential requirements. Once that’s done, move ahead with the quick process of sharing Wi-Fi from your iDevice. To ensure your Wi-Fi sharing doesn’t come to a halt, we’ve also talked about a few effective tips to fix the issue.

First and foremost, ensure that your device (the one sharing the password) isunlocked and connected to the Wi-Fi network. Go toSettings app -> Wi-Fi ->and then connect to theWi-Fi network.
Now, choose theWi-Fi networkon the second device — the one you wish to connect to your WiFi network.
You will see a pop-up on your iPhone asking you if you want to share the password with the other device. TapShare Password and hit Doneto finish. There you go! The other device will be instantly connected to the Wi-Fi network. Take a look at the GIF below to find out how seamlessly it works.

Though sharing Wi-Fi passwords from iOS is quite easy and reliable, it may not always work as expected. That’s when the following tips can rescue you.

If you can’t share Wi-Fi passwords from your iOS device, head over toSettings app -> Bluetooth/Wi-Fiand then turn off the toggles. After that, restart your device. Once your device has rebooted,turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Now, try sharing Wi-Fi passwords to see if the problem is gone.

If the issue persists, forget the Wi-Fi network and reconnect to it. Go to theSettings app -> Wi-Fi -> “i”button right next to theWi-Fi network -> Forget This Networkand confirm.

Many a time, you can resolve the Wi-Fi issues by just rebooting your router. So, if Wi-Fi sharing continues to be problematic, restart the router and try again.

This one has long been my go-to troubleshooter for fixing persistent network-relatedissues in iOS 15. Knowing how reliable it has been, you shouldn’t fail to give it a chance. OpenSettings app on your iPhone -> General -> Transfer or Reset iPhone -> Reset -> Reset Network Settings.

No solution as yet? There might be a hidden software bug that could be preventing your iPhone from sharing Wi-Fi passwords to other devices. In this case, you should ensure that you’re on the latest version of the software on your iPhone. Simply head over to Settings -> General -> Software Update to check for, and install any pending updates.

Even though iOS doesn’t offer a native way to share Wi-Fi passwords from iPhone to Android, there is no need to be disappointed as this is where third-party QR code generators come into play.

In this guide, I’m going to walk you through the steps using “Visual Codes”– a simple yet quite efficient QR code generator app. The app is available for free and requires iOS 12 or later.

To get started, navigate to the network’s Wi-Fi settings and then find the network’s SSID (public name of the network), Wi-Fi password, and wireless security (such as WPA, WPA2, WPE, or none).
After that,install theVisual Codes app(free) on your device and thenlaunch it.
Next, tapAdd Codesand then choose “Connect to Wi-Fi” option.
Next up,type in the Wi-Fi network’s SSIDin the field and then enter the Wi-Fi password. Make sure totap the correct security typesuch as WPA.
Up next,type a name for this Wi-Fi connection in the Label fieldand hitCreate Code.

Now, a popup will show up on the screen saying something like,“Confirm ‘Wi-Fi network’s Name’ Details. The visual code will fail to connect users to Wi-Fi if details are incorrect. Edit the code to correct typos, if necessary.”Be sure to tapCreate Codein the popup to proceed.

You canfind your new QR code on the Codes page. On your Android device,open the camera app and position the phone so that it can scanthe code. A Wi-Fi network pop-up will appear on the screen,tap it to connect automatically to the networkand you are all set!

That’s it! So, that’s how you can share Wi-Fi from your iPhone to other iDevices like iPad and Mac or even Android. Once you have taken care of all the essential requirements, sharing Wi-Fi between Apple devices becomes as seamless as it can ever get. Thanks to third-party QR code generators, it is also relatively easy to share Wi-Fi from iOS to an Android device. That said, let us know your feedback, and make sure to check outmore such handy iPhone shortcutsas well as thebest hidden iPhone tipsto further enhance your iOS experience.

Rajesh Mishra

An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.

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