How to share your Wi-Fi password with iPhone, Android and other devices

Whether you are setting up a new device or helping friends connect to your home network, sharing your Wi-Fi password doesn’t have to worry about it. Today’s smartphones make it easy to share access without typing (or needing to remember) long strings. Both iPhone and Android devices support your ability to send your Wi-Fi password quickly and securely, but these steps may vary depending on the device involved.

Of course, you can Go to your Wi-Fi settings to view your password and display it to your guests, or copy and paste it into a group chat. But the approach outlined here avoids having to tell anyone what a long-term, complex password might be, and is generally more secure.

Here are the most reliable ways to share Wi-Fi passwords between iPhone, Android and across mobile platforms.

How to share your Wi-Fi password from iPhone to another Apple device

Apple has built-in features that simplify Wi-Fi sharing between your own devices introduced in iOS 11. This feature works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac as long as they run the latest version of iOS, iPad or MacOS.

Before you begin:

• Make sure both devices run the latest software.

• Both devices should turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

• Personal hot spots should be closed.

• The Apple ID email address of the person who shares your password must be saved in your contacts.

Share your Wi-Fi password:

1. Unlock two iPhones.

2. Make sure the two devices are physically close to each other.

3. On receiving iPhone, go to set up > Wifi And select the same Wi-Fi network.

4. The sender’s iPhone will appear, asking if you want to share your password.

5. Tap Share password.

6. After sending your password, click complete.

The receiving device will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network without manually entering the password.

How to share your Wi-Fi password from iPhone to Android

While Apple devices do not support sharing Wi-Fi passwords with Android phones locally, there are still several effective solutions to using QR codes. The most user-friendly way is to create a QR code that Android phone can scan to connect to Wi-Fi networks.

Option 1: Create QR code using shortcut application

If you are using iOS 17 or later, you can build shortcuts to generate a QR code containing Wi-Fi credentials.

1. Open shortcut Apply on your iPhone.

2. Click + The button creates a new shortcut.

3. choose Add an actionand select text.

4. In the text box, enter the Wi-Fi credentials using the following format:
   WIFI:S:NetworkName;T:WPA;P:Password;;
replace NetworkName Use your Wi-Fi network name and Password Use your actual password.

5. Tap Add an action Search again Generate QR code.

6. Add the final action: Quick viewdisplay the generated code.

7. Run shortcuts. The QR code will appear on your screen.

8. Android users are required to use their camera app or QR scanner to scan QR codes. This should automatically connect its device to your Wi-Fi network.

Option 2: Use a third-party QR code generator

Also, you can use online tools like qifi.org to create QR code.

1. Open your favorite browser and visit the QR Generator website.

2. Enter your Wi-Fi network name (SSID), security type, and password.

3. Generate QR code.

4. Show QR code on iPhone.

5. Let Android devices scan code to connect.

While not as seamless as iPhone to iPhone sharing, both methods are safe and can help you avoid manually entering long passwords.

How to share your Wi-Fi password from Android to iPhone or other devices

Most Android phones running Android 10 or later allow users to share Wi-Fi credentials through QR codes. This is very effective for sharing passwords with other Android devices and iPhones.

1. Open set up Apply on your Android phone.

2. Tap Internet and the Internet (or connectdepending on your phone model).

3. choose Wifiand then click on the name of the network connection.

4. Click share or QR code icon. You may be prompted to verify your identity using a pin or fingerprint.

5. A QR code will appear.

6. iPhone users can scan QR codes using the camera app or the built-in code scanner (found in the control center).

After scanning, the iPhone will automatically prompt you to connect to the network.

Other tips for securely sharing Wi-Fi

• Avoid sending Wi-Fi passwords through text or securely unsecure messaging applications.

• If possible, use the QR code or password sharing feature to reduce typing errors.

• If using a public or guest network, consider setting up a separate SSID and password to keep your primary network private.

• Always update the device to the latest operating system for compatibility and security.

When Wi-Fi Sharing Not Working

If you have difficulty sharing your Wi-Fi password:

• Double check Both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on.

• Restart both devices and try again.

• Make sure both devices are unlocked and close to each other.

• Make sure the contact information is up to date and the correct Apple ID is saved.

For QR code scanning issues, please check if the recipient is using a compatible QR code reader. iPhones can use camera apps to scan codes, while most Android devices have built-in scanners or third-party apps.