Where to find your saved WiFi password on iPhone

Your iPhone stores WiFi passwords in the Keychain, Apple's built-in password manager. You can see a saved password through Settings without needing to reset your router or contact your internet provider. The process takes about 30 seconds and works on any iPhone running iOS 16 or later.

Open Settings, tap WiFi, find the network name you want, tap the info icon (the small circle with an "i"), then tap "Password". Your phone will ask you to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. Once you do, the password appears in plain text.

If you do not see a password field, the network may not have a password, or your iPhone may not have saved one. This sometimes happens if you joined a network before iOS 16 was released, or if the network uses a login page instead of a traditional password.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to Settings > WiFi, tap the info icon next to your network name, then tap Password to see the saved WiFi password.
  • Your iPhone will ask you to verify with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode before showing the password.
  • This method only works for networks your iPhone has already connected to and saved the password for.
  • If no password field appears, the network may not have a password or your phone may not have saved one from an earlier connection.

What to do if the password field does not appear

If you tap the info icon and see no password option, your iPhone either never saved a password for that network or the network does not use a traditional password. Some networks use a login page that appears in Safari instead — these do not store a retrievable password in Settings.

If you know you set up a password but it is not showing, try forgetting the network and reconnecting. Go to Settings > WiFi, tap the info icon next to the network, select "Forget This Network", then reconnect and enter the password again. Your iPhone will save it this time.

Viewing passwords for networks you do not currently see

If the WiFi network is not broadcasting its name (a hidden network), or if you are away from home, you can still find the password. Go to Settings > WiFi and scroll through the list of all networks your iPhone has ever connected to — they remain listed even if they are not currently broadcasting.

Tap the info icon next to any network in that list, then tap Password. You do not need to be connected to the network or within range of it. This is useful if you need to give someone your home WiFi password while you are at work, or if you want to check a password before traveling.

Using iCloud Keychain to see passwords on other devices

If you have iCloud Keychain turned on, your WiFi passwords sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This means you can see a password on your Mac if you cannot find it on your iPhone, or vice versa.

On a Mac, open System Settings, go to Passwords, search for the network name, and double-click it to reveal the password. You will need to authenticate with Touch ID or your Mac password. If you have a Mac and an iPhone but the password is not syncing, check that both devices are signed into the same iCloud account and that Keychain is turned on in iCloud Settings.

Sharing your WiFi password with guests

If someone with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac is trying to join your WiFi, you do not need to tell them the password at all. When they try to connect, a prompt appears on your device asking if you want to share the password. Tap "Share Password" and their device receives it automatically — no typing required.

This only works if you are physically near each other and both devices are unlocked. If a guest is joining from far away, or if they have an Android phone, you will need to tell them the password. You can read it from Settings using the steps above, or check your router's label, which usually has the default password printed on it.

Resetting your WiFi password if you forget it

If you cannot find the password on your iPhone and need to reset it, you will need to access your router directly. Most home routers have a reset button on the back — hold it for 10 to 15 seconds to restore factory settings. Your router will then broadcast its default network name and password, which are usually printed on a label on the device itself.

After resetting, you can log into your router's admin panel (usually at 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in a web browser) and create a new password. Different router brands have different steps, so check your router's manual or the manufacturer's website for exact instructions. Once you set a new password, your iPhone will ask you to reconnect and will save the new one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see my WiFi password if I forgot it and do not have my iPhone nearby?

If you have a Mac signed into the same iCloud account, you can view the password there. Otherwise, you will need to reset your router using the button on the back, which will restore it to factory settings and the default password printed on the device label.

Why does my iPhone not show a password even though I am connected to WiFi?

Some networks use a login page in Safari instead of a traditional password, and these do not store a retrievable password in Settings. Public WiFi at coffee shops and airports often works this way. If it is your own network, try forgetting it and reconnecting to force your iPhone to save the password.

Will other people be able to see my WiFi password if they have my iPhone?

No. Viewing a saved password requires Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. Someone with physical access to your unlocked phone could see it, but they cannot access it through Settings without one of those authentication methods.

Can I see WiFi passwords saved on my old iPhone if I got a new one?

Yes, if you signed into the same iCloud account on your new iPhone and turned on iCloud Keychain during setup. The passwords sync automatically. If you did not set up iCloud Keychain, you will need to reconnect to each network on your new phone and let it save the password again.