How to change wifi password on iphone 12

How to share the Wi-Fi password from an Apple iPhone 12 mini without typing it

In Apple devices such as the Apple iPhone 12 mini it is possible to share the password and configuration of the Wi-Fi network to which you are connected through AirDrop with other Apple devices, to share the password from an iPhone 12 mini to an Android, you must install an application from the App Store, which if you can read the QR code of the Wifi key from the Apple iPhone 12 mini.

In the Apple iPhone 12 mini, unlike in Android devices, the Wi-Fi network key is not shared by means of a QR code, but rather it is done wirelessly by bringing both devices closer together.

Follow the steps below to instantly share your home or workplace Wi-Fi password with another Apple device user.

Estimated time: 1 minutes.

1- First step:

First of all, your iPhone 12 mini must be connected to the Wi-Fi network that you want to share, in addition, both your Apple iPhone 12 mini and the other device that wants to connect to the Wi-Fi network must have Bluetooth activated and remain nearby.

Another aspect to take into account is that the Wi-Fi network must be visible, that is, it cannot have the SSID hidden.

How to change wifi password on iphone 12

2- Second step:

The second step is to search for the Wi-Fi network from the other device that wants to connect, for this we go to Settings / Wi-Fi and activate the Wi-Fi connection. The list of available networks will appear, select the network you want to connect to from the other Apple device.

How to change wifi password on iphone 12

3- Third step:

On your Apple iPhone 12 mini a message will appear asking if you want to share the password for the Wi-Fi network with the other device and the name of the device will appear. Press "Share Password" to continue.

How to change wifi password on iphone 12

4- Fourth step:

In an instant the password will have been shared from your Apple iPhone 12 mini with the other device and you can start using the Wi-Fi connection. Press "Done" to finish.

How to change wifi password on iphone 12

You already have the Wi-Fi network configuration configured and ready on the other Apple device that you want to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

If your Apple iPhone 12 mini shows an error when trying to share the password, it may be because both devices do not have the same version of the operating system and it is necessary to update. Check the following tutorial if you want to know how to update your iPhone 12 mini.

Related devices:

When you connect your iPhone to a wireless network, the iPhone will remember this Wi-fi network and its password, so the next time your iPhone can automatically connect to it. However the password of a known Wi-fi network has changed, your iPhone will have trouble connecting to it. Since your iPhone remembers the old password which is wrong. And you are not offered a chance to change the wifi password as your iPhone automatically attempt to connect to the wifi network with the wrong password. See also this guide to stop iPhone connecting to a Wi-Fi network automatically.

How to clear and change wifi network password on iPhone?

To do this, go to Settings on iPhone; tap on Wi-Fi, then a list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed for your choice. Find the wifi network which password has be updated. Tap on the blue arrow icon besides the network name, you will get the detailed Wi-Fi network settings of the selected network, such as wifi IP address, router address, DNS and so on. Still you can not find an option to clear wifi password, or change the wifi password. What’s next?

How to change wifi password on iphone 12

There will be an option “Forget this Network” just below the wifi network name. Tap on it and confirm the change, your iPhone will then clear the password of the wireless connection. So the next time, your iPhone will not connect to the wifi network automatically. You may have to manually select the wifi network name from available network list, and an authentication dialogue will pop up. You can then manually enter the new password for the network. Once connected to the wifi with the new password, it will replace the old wifi password and your iPhone will then connect to this wireless network with the updated password.

How do I reset my Wi

Forget a network on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap next to the Wi-Fi network that you want your device to forget. Tap Forget This Network, then tap Forget to confirm.

How do I change my Wi

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi..
Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks..
Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join..

How do I see my Wi

Find your saved Wi-Fi passwords on iPhone or iPad.
In the Settings app, tap Wi-Fi..
Find the Wi-Fi network that you want to see the password for, then tap the Info button..
Tap on the hidden password..
Use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock and reveal the password..