Till iOS 15, Apple did not allow its users to be able to access the saved wifi passwords. This was at times annoying for its users as even after having a saved password that they might’ve forgotten, they can’t access it anymore. To do so, the users had to choose methods that were not ethical and safe like jailbreaking the phone. However, with the new update of Apple’s operating system that is the iOS 16, this problem got solved. We take a look at how to see saved wifi passwords without having to jailbreak your phone.
Step 1: Make sure your device is updated to the newest iOS version that is iOS 16. You can check the iOS version of your device in Settings > General > About > Version.
Step 2: Tap on Settings > WLAN
Step 3: Tap on the wifi network you want to see the password of note that the wifi password should be saved in your phone already.
Step 4: Tap on Password, you will be needed to verify yourself by Face ID or the PIN.
Step 5: You’ll be able to see the password of the saved wifi then. Tap on it again to copy it to the clipboard.
Checking saved wifi passwords on older iPhones
If you’re not sure about the wifi password and can’t follow the previous reasons because of any particular reason there are still ways to be able to check and make sure the wifi password is correct.
Step 1: Go to Settings > WLAN.
Step 2: Tap on the wifi connection you want to know the password of.
Step 3: Tap on the (i) icon and copy the IP address.
Step 4: Open your browser and paste the IP address.
Step 5: Login into your connection with the default Username and Password.
After logging into your account the process to check the wifi password for your particular router may vary from that of the others but going into the settings and exploring should lead you to the result.
Checking saved wifi passwords through a computer or a mac.
If the methods mentioned above do not work for you, you can also access saved wifi passwords by connecting your iPhone to a computer, laptop, or a mac. All you need to do is download a trusted Password manager app from Google like 4uKey. After that, you’ve to connect your iPhone to your device and scan for available passwords. The app will automatically scan for the available passwords that are saved on your iPhone and you can easily access them and can even be saved.
Having a Mac with your iPhone also opens up the option of enabling Keychain on your iCloud account which is similar to all the Apple devices. Enabling Keychain from iCloud will enable you to access the saved wifi passwords through your Mac. The steps are simple as follows:
Go to the Apple ID > iCloud > Keychain Click on Applications and find Utilities > Keychain appType in your wifi name in the search bar and click on Show Password.
Conclusion
Apple continues to roll out newer updates with lots of quality of life changes as the OS becomes more user-friendly. With the introduction of iOS 16, it has become very easy for people to access stuff like saved wifi passwords. However, older devices that do not support the newer iOS updates can follow other steps that were mentioned above in the guide. There are many ways to know your saved wifi passwords including straightforward ones and some with the help of a Mac or Computer.
Q1. How to connect to wifi if you don’t have its password?
Unfortunately, it is impossible to connect to wifi if you don’t have its password but if your friend does they can share the wifi password with you!
Q2. How can I share my wifi password with another iPhone device?
You can share your wifi passwords on your iPhone by clicking on Share your wifi option > Share password. Your friend should be able to connect to the wifi. Make sure both you and your friend are close to each other and have Bluetooth on to connect to each other’s devices.
Q3. Can we share the wifi password from iPhone to Android?
It is possible to do so but the process is a little complicated. You need to first download a third-party QR code generator app and create a code with the current wifi security type and password. Scan the code on the Android phone and that should set you up!
