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How to Find Your WiFi Password on iPhone

On iOS 16 or later, open Settings → Wi-Fi, tap the ⓘ next to the network, then tap Password and unlock with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. The password appears and you can copy it. On iOS 18, the Passwords app also lists every WiFi network you’ve ever joined.

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Method 1: Settings (iOS 16 and later)

  1. Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the ⓘ (info) button next to the network. It works for the network you’re on and, under Edit in the top corner, for networks you’ve joined before.
  3. Tap the hidden Password field and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode.
  4. The password is shown. Tap Copy to paste it into a message.

Method 2: the Passwords app (iOS 18 and later)

  1. Open the Passwords app and unlock it.
  2. Tap Wi-Fi. You’ll see every network your iPhone has saved, including ones synced from your other Apple devices.
  3. Tap a network to see its password, or tap Show Network QR Code to let someone else scan it.

Method 3: on a Mac

If your iPhone syncs with iCloud Keychain, your Mac has the same WiFi passwords:

  • macOS Sequoia and later: open the Passwords app → Wi-Fi.
  • macOS Ventura and Sonoma: System Settings → Wi-Fi → Advanced… → click ⋯ next to the network → Copy Password.
  • Older macOS: open Keychain Access, search for the network name, double-click it and tick “Show password”.

Method 4: the router

On iOS 15 or older there’s no built-in way to see WiFi passwords. Instead:

  • Check the sticker on the router. If the password was never changed, it’s printed there.
  • Open the router’s settings and look under Wireless or WiFi security. The router login finder shows the address; on iPhone it’s listed as “Router” under Settings → Wi-Fi → ⓘ.

Share it without reading it out

When a friend’s iPhone tries to join your network near your unlocked iPhone, iOS offers a Share Password button, as long as you’re in each other’s contacts. For Android guests or a printed card, make a code with the WiFi QR code generator. More options are in how to share your WiFi password.

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I see the Password option on my iPhone?
You need iOS 16 or later, and the network must be one your iPhone has saved. Some work or school networks (enterprise WiFi) use a username and certificate instead of a shared password, so there’s nothing to show.
Can I see the password of a network I’m not connected to?
Only if you’ve joined it before. Tap Edit on the Wi-Fi screen to see known networks, or open the Passwords app on iOS 18.
What if I’m on Android?
The steps are different. See how to find your WiFi password on Android.