How to Share a Wi-Fi Password: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Sharing passwords with someone else can be a hassle, especially when it comes to helping your friends log into your Wi-Fi network. Every device has a slightly different process for sharing a Wi-Fi password with someone else, which is why I’ve done the legwork for you and combined the instructions into this handy guide. Use the headings to jump to the directions for how to share a Wi-Fi password on iPhones, iPads, Macs, Androids, and Windows computers.

If you’re concerned about security, then I recommend using a password manager such as 1Password or NordPass to store and share your Wi-Fi password. Password managers safely store all your passwords and passkeys in one centralized, encrypted database, and ...