Forgot the password for a Wi-Fi network that your iPhone already knows? You usually do not need to reset the router or ask someone else for the password.
Recent iPhones let you view and copy saved Wi-Fi passwords directly. You can find the password for the network you are currently connected to, view passwords from networks you joined previously, or share Wi-Fi access with another device.
Quick Answer
Open the Passwords app on your iPhone, unlock it with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode, then tap Wi-Fi. Select the network and tap the Password field to reveal or copy it.
You can also use Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the information button beside a network, then tap Password and authenticate to reveal it.
How to Find a Wi-Fi Password Using the Passwords App
The easiest method on recent iPhones is Apple's built-in Passwords app.
- Open the Passwords app.
- Unlock it using Face ID, Touch ID, or your iPhone passcode.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Find the Wi-Fi network you want.
- Tap the network name.
- Tap the Password field.
The password will be revealed and can be copied for use on another phone, laptop, smart TV, game console, printer, or other Wi-Fi device.
Apple documents this method in its official iPhone Wi-Fi password guide.
How to See the Password for Your Current Wi-Fi Network
You can also reveal the password directly from Wi-Fi settings.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Find the network your iPhone is currently connected to.
- Tap the information (i) button beside the network.
- Tap Password.
- Authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
Your Wi-Fi password should now appear.
Tap the password again if you want to copy it.
Apple confirms that supported iPhones can reveal the password of the currently connected Wi-Fi network directly from Wi-Fi settings in its saved Wi-Fi passwords support guide.
How to Find Passwords for Previously Connected Wi-Fi Networks
Your iPhone can also remember Wi-Fi networks that you used previously.
The Passwords app is usually the easiest way:
- Open Passwords.
- Authenticate.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Browse or search for the network.
- Tap the network.
- Tap Password.
You can also access previously known Wi-Fi networks through Settings:
- Open Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap Edit.
- Authenticate if requested.
- Find the previously connected network.
- Tap the information button beside it.
- Tap Password.
This is useful when you need the password for a network at home, work, a family member's house, or another place you connected to previously.
How to Copy a Saved Wi-Fi Password
You do not need to memorize or manually type a long password.
After revealing the password:
- Tap the Password field.
- Select Copy Password when available.
- Open the app or message where you want to use it.
- Paste the password.
Be careful about sending Wi-Fi passwords through public posts, group chats, or other places where unintended people could see them.
How to Share Wi-Fi Without Typing the Password
If another iPhone, iPad, or Mac needs to join the same network, you may be able to share access without revealing the actual password.
Before starting:
- Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices.
- Keep the devices close together.
- Make sure the sharing iPhone is unlocked and already connected to Wi-Fi.
- Turn off Personal Hotspot if it is active.
Then:
- On the other device, select the Wi-Fi network.
- Wait for the password-sharing prompt to appear on your iPhone.
- Tap Share Password.
- Tap Done.
Apple provides the full requirements in its official Wi-Fi password sharing instructions.
How to Share Wi-Fi With a QR Code
On supported current iPhones, Wi-Fi information can also be shared using a QR code.
Open the Wi-Fi entry in the Passwords app and look for an option such as Show Network QR Code.
The other person can scan the QR code to join the network without manually typing the password.
Treat the QR code like the Wi-Fi password itself. Anyone who receives a usable copy of it may be able to connect to the network.
What If the Wi-Fi Password Is Not Showing?
If you cannot find the password, try these checks.
Unlock the password first
For security, your iPhone requires Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode before revealing saved Wi-Fi passwords.
Check the Passwords app
If you cannot locate the password through Wi-Fi settings, open the Passwords app and look under Wi-Fi.
Make sure the network was actually saved
If you never joined the network on that iPhone, the password may not be stored there.
Check your router
If the iPhone does not have the password saved, check the Wi-Fi router label, router administration page, or your internet provider's app.
Ask the network owner
For a business, school, workplace, hotel, or managed network, contact the network administrator instead of attempting to change network settings.
What If the Saved Wi-Fi Password Is Wrong?
The router's password may have been changed after your iPhone originally saved the network.
If your iPhone keeps trying to use an outdated password:
- Open Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap the information button beside the network.
- Tap Forget This Network.
- Confirm.
- Select the Wi-Fi network again.
- Enter the current password.
Important: Do not forget the network unless you know the current password or have another way to obtain it.
If the password is correct but your router shows a connection with no usable internet, follow our router connected but no internet troubleshooting guide.
If the Wi-Fi connection works but speeds are unusually poor, see our Wi-Fi connected but slow internet guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see my Wi-Fi password on an iPhone?
Yes. Supported iPhones can reveal saved Wi-Fi passwords after you authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
Where are Wi-Fi passwords stored on iPhone?
On recent iPhones, saved Wi-Fi networks can be viewed inside the built-in Passwords app under the Wi-Fi section.
Can I find the password for an old Wi-Fi network?
Yes, if the network is still saved on your iPhone. Open the Passwords app and check the Wi-Fi section, or open Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit to view previously known networks.
Can I copy a Wi-Fi password from my iPhone?
Yes. After revealing the saved password, you can copy it and paste it into another app or device setup screen.
Can I share Wi-Fi without showing someone my password?
Yes. Compatible Apple devices can use Apple's built-in Share Password feature. Some current devices can also display a Wi-Fi QR code for another device to scan.
Why can't I see the Wi-Fi password?
The network may not be saved on your iPhone, authentication may have failed, or your device may not support the same password-viewing options. You can also check the router or contact the network owner.
Does forgetting a Wi-Fi network delete the password?
Forgetting a network removes its saved connection information from that device. Make sure you know the current password before forgetting a network you plan to reconnect to.
Can I see someone else's Wi-Fi password from my iPhone?
You can only view Wi-Fi credentials that are legitimately saved and accessible on your own device. If you do not have permission to use a network, ask the network owner for access.
Final Thoughts
The easiest way to find a saved Wi-Fi password on iPhone is through the Passwords app. Open Passwords, select Wi-Fi, choose the network, and authenticate to reveal or copy its password.
You can also find the password for your current or previously connected networks through Wi-Fi settings. And if another Apple device simply needs to join the network, using Share Password can be faster than copying the password manually.