One of the most common questions your family or friends visiting your place can ask is; ‘Your WiFi Password.’ Have you ever been tired of sharing it with everyone or typing it for the other person when they fail to listen to your complex password correctly? Well, it isn’t a hustle when you are using an Apple device. You read that right; now, you can share the WiFi password from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac with a blink of an eye. Here’s how to do it.
- Who Can Share Wi-Fi Password?
- How to Share WiFi Password From iPhone to iPhone
- How to Share WiFi Password From iPhone to Mac
- How to Share WiFi Password From Mac to iPhone
- Can’t Share Your WiFi Password?
The feature is relatively new and was released with the launch of iOS 11. Hence, there are a few system specifications that your device needs to adhere to for utilizing the feature. Here’s the compliance list:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features must be enabled in both the devices and they should be in the range.
- Your device’s Personal Hotspot should be turned off.
- Your Apple ID must be saved in the other person’s contacts application.
- The feature is available only for iOS 11 or later and macOS High Sierra or later.
- Select your WiFi network on the iPhone that you want to connect.
- You’ll notice a popup on your iPhone, prompting your permission to share your password.
- Tap on it, and the other device will now be connected to your WiFi.
- On the Mac, choose your WiFi network for connection.
- You’ll notice a popup on your iPhone, prompting your permission to share your password.
- Tap on it, and the Mac is now connected to your WiFi.
- Select your WiFi network on the iPhone that you want to connect.
- You’ll notice a popup notification on your Mac, prompting your permission to share the password.
- Click on it, and the iPhone is now connected to your WiFi.
Can’t Share Your WiFi Password?
Suppose you can’t share password using the steps mentioned above, here are the two things you can try to troubleshoot the same. They are:
- Consider restarting both the devices to try establishing the connection again.
- If the problem persists, consider entering the password manually in the other device.
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The steps mentioned to share a password with other Apple devices are well-tested and used by numerous iPhone, iPad, and Mac users worldwide. Having said this, if your devices comply with all the required technical specifications, there shouldn’t be any problem in the very first place.
However, if you still find any issue or have any other query for which you need our help, please feel free to connect with us in the comment section. And if this helped you, here’s another resource that can help you turn on WiFi calling on iPhone and other devices.
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