Where to find your saved WiFi password on iPhone

Your iPhone stores WiFi passwords in the Keychain, Apple's built-in password manager. To see a password you've already connected to, go to Settings > WiFi, tap the network name, then tap the information icon (the small "i" in a circle). Scroll down and tap Password — your phone will ask you to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode before showing it.

This method only works for networks you've previously connected to and saved on that specific iPhone. If you've never connected to a network on this phone, or if you cleared your WiFi settings, the password won't be stored here.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings, tap WiFi, select the network name, then tap the information icon to see the password field.
  • Your iPhone requires Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode before displaying any saved password.
  • You can only view passwords for networks you've already connected to on that device.
  • If you don't remember connecting to a network, check your WiFi history by looking at the list of available networks in Settings.
  • Passwords stored in Keychain sync across your Apple devices if you use iCloud Keychain.

Step-by-step: viewing a WiFi password

Open the Settings app on your home screen. Tap WiFi near the top of the menu — you'll see a list of networks your phone has connected to before, plus any currently available networks.

Find the network whose password you want to see and tap the name. A details screen opens showing the network's signal strength and security type. Look for the small information icon — it looks like a lowercase "i" inside a circle — and tap it. This opens the network settings.

Scroll down on this screen until you see the Password field. The password itself will be hidden as dots or asterisks. Tap directly on the password field. Your iPhone will prompt you to authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Complete whichever method your phone is set up for.

Once authenticated, the password appears in plain text. You can now read it, write it down, or share it with someone else who needs to connect to that network.

What to do if the password field is blank or missing

If you tap the information icon but see no password field at all, it usually means one of two things: either you never actually saved the password on this iPhone (perhaps someone else entered it for you), or the network uses a login page instead of a traditional password.

Some public WiFi networks — like those at coffee shops or airports — don't use passwords at all. Instead, they show a login page when you first connect. These networks won't have a password stored in your Keychain, so there's nothing to view. If you need to reconnect, just select the network name and you'll see the login page again.

If it's a home or private network and you're certain you connected to it before, try forgetting the network and reconnecting. Go to Settings > WiFi, tap the information icon next to the network, and select Forget This Network. Then select the network again and re-enter the password manually. This forces your phone to save it properly.

Using iCloud Keychain to access passwords across devices

If you have iCloud Keychain turned on, WiFi passwords you save on one Apple device can be viewed on your other devices — iPad, Mac, or another iPhone. This is useful if you're trying to remember a password but your main device is unavailable.

To check if iCloud Keychain is on, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud and look for Keychain. If it's enabled (the toggle is green), your WiFi passwords are syncing across your devices. You can view a saved password on any of those devices using the same method: Settings > WiFi > network name > information icon > Password.

Keep in mind that iCloud Keychain requires you to be signed into the same Apple ID on all devices. If you're signed into different accounts, passwords won't sync between them.

Viewing passwords for networks you've forgotten about

If you're not sure which networks you've connected to, your WiFi settings list shows them all. Go to Settings > WiFi and scroll through the list — any network with a checkmark next to it is one your phone has connected to before. These are the only networks where you can view a saved password.

Networks without a checkmark are ones your phone has detected but never connected to. You won't have a password stored for these, so the password field won't appear even if you tap the information icon.

Why your iPhone asks for authentication before showing passwords

Your phone requires Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode before revealing any saved password as a security measure. This prevents someone who picks up your unlocked phone from when ready seeing all your network passwords. Even if your phone is unlocked, the password itself stays protected behind an extra authentication step.

This is the same reason your iPhone asks you to authenticate when viewing passwords in Safari, email accounts, or other sensitive information stored in Keychain. It's a built-in safeguard that works whether or not you have a lock screen set up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see WiFi passwords for networks I've never connected to?

No. Your iPhone only stores passwords for networks you've previously connected to and saved. If you've never connected to a network on this device, there's no password stored in Keychain to view. You would need the network owner to provide the password directly.

What if I see the password field but it's blank?

A blank password field usually means the network doesn't use a traditional password — it might use a login page instead, or someone else entered the password for you without saving it properly. Try forgetting the network and reconnecting manually to force your phone to save the password.

Will viewing my WiFi password on iPhone show it on my Mac too?

If you have iCloud Keychain enabled and you're signed into the same Apple ID on both devices, yes — you can view the same password on your Mac. Go to System Preferences > Passwords (or Keychain Access on older Macs) and search for the network name.

Can I see passwords for networks I connected to years ago?

Yes, as long as you haven't cleared your WiFi settings or forgotten the network. Passwords remain in Keychain indefinitely unless you manually remove them. Go to Settings > WiFi, find the network, and tap the information icon to view it.

Is it safe to share my WiFi password after viewing it on my iPhone?

Yes, sharing a password you've viewed is safe. However, if you want to share your WiFi without typing the password, you can use AirDrop on newer iPhones — hold your phone near someone else's iPhone and they'll see a prompt to join your network without needing the actual password.