How do i share a password on iphone

Sharing WiFi from an iPhone with another Apple device means that you won’t have to tell anyone your WiFi password. Previously, you would have to download a third-party app to do this. However, after iOS 11, Apple has made it easy to share a WiFi password from an iPhone to another iPhone, an iPad, or any Mac computer running macOS Sierra or later. Here’s how to share your WiFi password on an iPhone:

Before you start, make sure your Apple ID is in the other person’s contact list. You can find what your Apple ID is here. Then go to contacts, click Edit in the top right corner, and add your Apple ID under the contact name’s email address.

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone. This is the gear-shaped icon on your home screen.
2. Then tap Bluetooth and make sure it is turned on. You will know Bluetooth is on if the slider at the top of your screen is green.
3. Then go back to Settings and tap WiFi.
4. Make sure WiFi is turned on, and sign in to a WiFi network. You can sign into a WiFi network by clicking its name from the list below and entering your login information. If your iPhone automatically signs into your WiFi network, you can skip this step.
   
5. On the iPhone that needs the WiFi password, go to Settings.
6. Tap WiFi. If you are trying to share a WiFi password with a Mac computer, tap the WiFi icon in the top-right corner of your screen and select a WiFi network from the drop-down menu.
7. Choose the same WiFi network. This should be the same network that the iPhone that will be sharing the password is already connected to. 
8. Don’t enter the password when prompted. 
9. On the iPhone that’s already connected, go to WiFi.
10. Tap Share Password on the pop-up window. The two iPhones need to be within Bluetooth range.
    
11. The other iPhone will then receive the password and be able to connect to the WiFi.

What to Do When iPhone WiFi Sharing is Not Working

If you’re having trouble sharing WiFi password between the devices, here are a few ways to make it work:

• Restart the iPhone and another device.
• Make sure that both devices have the most recent software updates. To update your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install. If you don’t see the option to download and update, your iPhone is up to date.
• Disconnect from the WiFi connection and then rejoin. To do this, go to Settings > WiFi and tap on the network name. Tap the letter “i” icon and then tap “Forget this Network.” Once that’s done, rejoin the network and enter the password.
• Reset the network settings on your iPhone. To do this, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
• Finally, try to reboot the router. If you want to know how to reset your router, check out our guide here.

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Tired of reciting a complex mix of letters and numbers – or worse, having to get up and physically check the back of your router – every time a guest asks for the Wi-Fi password? Turns out your iPhone can do that for you. 

Apple actually launched the password sharing feature back in 2017 alongside iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra, meaning you may have been needlessly recalling your password for years. 

The feature essentially allows you to share the password for any Wi-Fi network you’ve connected to with another Apple user with just one tap. 

All you need to do is activate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both phones and check your Personal Hotspot is turned off. You’ll also want to make sure the email address associated with their iCloud account is saved under their contact on your phone, and vice versa. 

It’s also a good idea to check your device is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS or macOS. 

Read on to learn how to share Internet passwords from iPhone to iPhone, or scroll down to the Troubleshooting section for advice on how to share passwords with Macs and Android phones.

What you’ll need: 

• Two iPhones 
• A Wi-Fi password you want to share 

The Short Version 

1. Open the Settings app on both iPhones 
2. Check the phone that already has the password is connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to share
3. Tap Wi-Fi on the phone that does not have the password 
4. Tap Share Password on the phone that already has the password

How to share Internet passwords on iPhone

1. Step
   1

   Open the Settings app on both iPhones

   

   This is a good time to check that both phones have Bluetooth enabled and the Personal Hotspot feature switched off. If you haven’t already, you should also make sure you have each other’s iCloud emails saved to your Contacts.

   

2. Step
   2

   Tap Wi-Fi on the phone that already has the password

   

   The other phone doesn’t need to do anything at this stage.

   

3. Step
   3

   

   If you’re not, tap on that network to connect.

   

4. Step
   4

   On the other phone, tap Wi-Fi

   

   Then wait.

   

5. Step
   5

   

   You should see the option automatically appear in a pop-up.

   
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Troubleshooting

How to share Internet passwords with a Mac

To share the Wi-Fi password with a Mac, simply ensure the email addresses associated with your respected iCloud accounts are saved to the Contacts apps on your iPhone and your Mac.

Instead of going to your Settings, open System Preferences on your Mac and go to the Network settings.

How to share Internet passwords with an Android 

To share the Wi-Fi password with an Android, you’ll need to generate a QR code.

You can do this in the Network settings section of your Android or by using the QR Your Wi-Fi option in the Apple Shortcuts app depending on whether you’re sharing the password from an iOS or Android device. You can also use a third-party app to generate a QR code if you’d prefer.

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