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Typing long passwords to join a Wi-Fi network is always an annoying hassle. Thankfully, iOS has a handy little feature that allows you to share your Wi-Fi router's password from the connected iPhone to another iPhone. You don't have to type a long string or even attempt to recall a complex password. Tap a key on the iPhone that's connected to the network and friends or family members can join the same Wi-Fi network without having to enter the password themselves. How does it happen? Let's look at it step-by-step. A Checklist to Share a Wi-Fi Password Between iPhonesThere are five conditions you should remember to check before you share the Wi-Fi password from your iPhone:
Go through the above checklist and if everything is okay, then both phones are ready to share the password between them. How to Share Wi-Fi Password From iPhone to iPhoneConnect one of the iPhones (let's call it the donor) to your Wi-Fi. The other iPhone (let's call it the receiver) has Wi-Fi switched on but is waiting for the password to connect. Keep both phones close by within the Bluetooth range, then:
That's it! You just saved valuable seconds to avoid typing your way through a complicated password. How Does Password Sharing Between Two iPhones Work?This seamless password sharing was introduced by Apple in iOS 11. Password sharing works via Bluetooth, which is why you shouldn't forget to switch on Bluetooth for both devices and keep them close. All passwords are stored in your Keychain on the device. It's a relatively secure way to share, as there is no way to read the Wi-Fi password directly from your iPhone unless you jailbreak the device. You can continue to share the Wi-Fi password without looking it up elsewhere. However, if you forget the password of a router, you can recover the Wi-Fi password on Windows 10 or a Mac, log into your router, or hard reset the router if everything else fails. If Wi-Fi Password Sharing Doesn't WorkThere may be instances when Wi-Fi password sharing between two iPhones doesn't work. It could be one of the five factors in the above checklist. If not, try these steps:
How Often Do You Share Your Wi-Fi Password?There are many reasons for not sharing your router passwords. But it's also difficult to say no to friends and family. Sharing your Wi-Fi password without revealing it is the best of both worlds. Typing those crazy alphanumeric combinations given by password managers is another chore. Also, suggest this method to someone else if you want to use their Wi-Fi network. This method should also help to lessen the risk of giving away your carefully constructed secure password to others. Even then, keep tabs on your Wi-Fi and take active steps to secure your wireless router and check for unwanted guests. Can you connect to WiYou can use your phone's mobile data to connect another phone, tablet, or computer to the internet. Sharing a connection this way is called tethering or using a hotspot. Some phones can share Wi-Fi connection by tethering. Most Android phones can share mobile data by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.
How can I connect one iPhone to another WiSTEPS TO CONNECT TO WIFI WITHOUT A PASSWORD ON IPHONE:
Launch the built-in "Camera" app. The "Wi-Fi QR code" that is visible on the configuration (a DPP/Easy Connect device) can be scanned with your iPhone. When "Join [SSID] Network" appears on the screen, tap it.
How can I share WiIf your guest has an Android phone, head to Settings, Connections (or Network and Internet), then Wi-Fi on their phone. Scroll down to find where it says Add Network; next to it, you'll see a QR code icon. Tap on it and they can now quickly scan the code. Scanning the code should automatically connect the device.
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