Where is the share password button on iphone

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You’re using your iPhone over your local Wi-Fi network and you want to share the password with a nearby contact who needs access. There are two key ways to accomplish this. First, when the person tries to connect, you’ll be asked if you want to share the password. If you agree, the password is shared, and the person is given access.

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With iOS 16, there’s another option. Under Wi-Fi Settings, you can now view and copy your Wi-Fi password to share with someone else. Here’s how both processes work.

How to share your password directly

To share the local Wi-Fi password directly with a nearby person, their email address must be saved in your Contacts app, and your address must be saved in their Contacts app.

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With your own iPhone connected to your local Wi-Fi network, the other person selects the same network using their iPhone’s Wi-Fi settings. A notification should pop up on your phone asking if you want to share the Wi-Fi password for the network with the other person. Tap the button for Share Password.

The password is then shared, and the person is automatically connected. That connection is then saved on their phone for future access (Figure A).

Figure A

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How to view and copy your Wi-Fi password

Here’s another option that’s new with iOS 16. First, make sure you’ve updated your phone to iOS 16 or higher. Go to Settings, select General and then tap the option for Software Update. You’ll be told that iOS is up to date or prompted to download and install the latest update.

Next, go to Settings and select Wi-Fi. Tap the Info button for your Wi-Fi network. Then tap the hidden password. You’ll be prompted to authenticate this action using Touch ID, Face ID or your passcode. The password is then revealed. You can now show or read the password to the other person. There’s also an option to copy the password if you wish to paste it somewhere. Be careful how and with whom you share the password (Figure B).

Figure B

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Where is the share password button on iphone

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Sharing WiFi from an iPhone with another Apple device means that you won’t have to tell anyone your WiFi password. Previously, you would have to download a third-party app to do this. However, after iOS 11, Apple has made it easy to share a WiFi password from an iPhone to another iPhone, an iPad, or any Mac computer running macOS Sierra or later. Here’s how to share your WiFi password on an iPhone:

Before you start, make sure your Apple ID is in the other person’s contact list. You can find what your Apple ID is here. Then go to contacts, click Edit in the top right corner, and add your Apple ID under the contact name’s email address.

Where is the share password button on iphone
Where is the share password button on iphone

How to Share WiFi from Your iPhone

  1. Go to Settings on your iPhone. This is the gear-shaped icon on your home screen.
  2. Then tap Bluetooth and make sure it is turned on. You will know Bluetooth is on if the slider at the top of your screen is green.
  3. Then go back to Settings and tap WiFi.
  4. Make sure WiFi is turned on, and sign in to a WiFi network. You can sign into a WiFi network by clicking its name from the list below and entering your login information. If your iPhone automatically signs into your WiFi network, you can skip this step.
    Where is the share password button on iphone
    Where is the share password button on iphone
  5. On the iPhone that needs the WiFi password, go to Settings.
  6. Tap WiFi. If you are trying to share a WiFi password with a Mac computer, tap the WiFi icon in the top-right corner of your screen and select a WiFi network from the drop-down menu.
  7. Choose the same WiFi network. This should be the same network that the iPhone that will be sharing the password is already connected to. 
  8. Don’t enter the password when prompted. 
  9. On the iPhone that’s already connected, go to WiFi.
  10. Tap Share Password on the pop-up window. The two iPhones need to be within Bluetooth range.
    Where is the share password button on iphone
    Where is the share password button on iphone
  11. The other iPhone will then receive the password and be able to connect to the WiFi.

What to Do When iPhone WiFi Sharing is Not Working

If you’re having trouble sharing WiFi password between the devices, here are a few ways to make it work:

  • Restart the iPhone and another device.
  • Make sure that both devices have the most recent software updates. To update your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install. If you don’t see the option to download and update, your iPhone is up to date.
  • Disconnect from the WiFi connection and then rejoin. To do this, go to Settings > WiFi and tap on the network name. Tap the letter “i” icon and then tap “Forget this Network.” Once that’s done, rejoin the network and enter the password.
  • Reset the network settings on your iPhone. To do this, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
  • Finally, try to reboot the router. If you want to know how to reset your router, check out our guide here.

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Where is the share Wi

How to find and share your Wi-Fi password on Android.
Open the settings on your device, then head to Network & Internet > Wi-Fi..
Scroll past the current networks to Saved networks, then tap the network you'd like to share..
Tap the Share button and you'll see a QR code, which you can use to share the password..

Why can't I share my password iPhone?

Make Sure Your iPhone And The Other Device Are Up To Date Wi-Fi password sharing only works on iPhones, iPads, and iPods running iOS (or iPadOS) 11 or newer and Macs running macOS High Sierra or newer. Both your iPhone and the device you want to share a Wi-Fi password need to be up to date.

How do I share a password with someone?

When you have to share passwords, the safest way to do so is using a password manager. Since password managers encrypt your passwords, they're a much safer way to share than unencrypted communication like email. Using them requires both participants to have an account with the same service.