How to Share your Wi-Fi Password on iPhone and Android 2026

How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password on iPhone and Android (2026)

Whether you’re hosting friends or setting up new devices, there’s one essential thing you’ll always need handy: your Wi-Fi password.

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Built-in Wi-Fi sharing features on iOS and Android make it easy to connect new devices without reading off long passwords or worrying about typos. Follow the steps below to get everyone online quickly.

Share Wi-Fi Passwords on iPhone

iPhones, Macs, and other Apple devices can share Wi-Fi passwords seamlessly.

Before you start:
Make sure both devices are signed in to iCloud, updated to the latest version of iOS, and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. You’ll also need to save the email address associated with each Apple ID in one another’s contacts. This method only works between Apple devices.

Steps to Share Wi-Fi on iPhone

1. Make sure both devices have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled
2. On the other device, go to Settings → Wi-Fi and select the network you want to join
3. A pop-up will appear on your iPhone asking if you want to share the Wi-Fi password
4. Tap Share Password, and the device will connect automatically

How to Share Wi-Fi With a QR Code on iPhone

On devices running iOS 18 or later, you can generate a QR code using the Passwords app. This method is faster and works for both iPhone and Android users.

Steps to Create a Wi-Fi QR Code on iPhone

1. Open the Passwords app on an iOS 18 or later device
2. Tap Wi-Fi
3. Select your Wi-Fi network
4. Tap Show Network QR Code
5. On the device you want to connect, open the camera app and scan the code
6. Tap Join when prompted

You can also print the QR code if you frequently have guests over.

Where to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on iPhone

1. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi
2. Tap the circular “i” icon next to your connected network
3. Tap the dots next to Password to view or copy it

Share Wi-Fi Passwords on Android

Android devices make Wi-Fi sharing simple, primarily through QR codes that work across platforms.

Steps to Share Wi-Fi on Android

1. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi
2. Tap the gear icon next to your Wi-Fi network
3. Tap Share to generate a QR code
4. Scan the QR code with the camera app on another device to connect

Where to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on Android

1. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi
2. Tap the gear icon next to your network
3. Tap Share
4. Your Wi-Fi password will appear below the QR code

How to Share Wi-Fi Between Android and iPhone

While Android and iPhone don’t always play nicely together, QR codes make Wi-Fi sharing easy.

From Android to iPhone:
Use Android’s built-in QR code generator. On an iPhone, open the camera app, scan the code, and connect.

From iPhone to Android:
On iOS 18 or later, generate a Wi-Fi QR code in the Passwords app and scan it with the Android device.

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