How to share Wi-Fi Password from Apple Device

How to share Wi-Fi Password from Apple Device

Requirements

  1. Unlock both devices.
  2. Both devices should be running the latest OS version.
  3. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices.
  4. Switch off the Personal hotspot.
  5. Sign in both devices to iCloud using Apple ID.
  6. ***IMPORTANT*** Ensure both you and the receiver have saved each other’s Apple ID in contacts.
  7. Keep both devices next to each other.

Share Wi-Fi password from iPhone or iPad to Apple Device

  1. Connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network.
  2. Now, connect the other iPhone or Mac to the same Wi-Fi network.
    1. You will see a prompt on your iPhone.
  3. Tap Share Password.
    1. The password will get auto filled on their iPhone/iPad/Mac.
  4. Now, tap Join to connect to the network.
    1. Most of the time, this step takes place automatically.

Share Wi-Fi password from iPhone or iPad to Android and vice versa

There is no standard way to share Wi-Fi passwords between an Apple device and an Android. However, there are several work arounds that both Apple and Android have put in place to allow this.

In order to find the latest way Apple and Android allow sharing Wi-Fi passwords, please do a Google search for "How to share a Wi-Fi password from iPhone to Android" or "How to share a Wi-Fi password from Android to iPhone".