TechHow to quickly retrieve Wi-Fi passwords on iPhone and Android

How to quickly retrieve Wi‑Fi passwords on iPhone and Android

Are you wondering how to quickly find the Wi-Fi password on your smartphone? Whether you use an iPhone or Android, there is a simple way to find it. With our tips, you'll save time and avoid the frustration of searching through the router. Check out how to do it!

Most people don't know where to look for the Wi-Fi password
Most people don't know where to look for the Wi-Fi password
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2 October 2024 15:36

Most of us forget the Wi-Fi password at the moment when it is most needed – for example, when trying to connect a new device to the network. Fortunately, both iPhone users and Android users have the ability to quickly find the password without having to take the router out of the cupboard. In the following article, we will show you how to easily find the Wi-Fi password on both systems, so you always have it at hand.

Wi-Fi and smartphone - the perfect combination

Nowadays, Wi-Fi is an indispensable part of our daily lives, and smartphones are the perfect tool for using wireless networks. With this connection, we can browse the internet, use social media, and even work from anywhere. However, sometimes a problem arises – we forget the Wi-Fi password. Fortunately, both iPhone and Android users have a simple way to find this password without having to look for it on the router. It's really simple if you know where to look.

Finding the password takes a few moments.
Finding the password takes a few moments.© Getty Images | Liudmila Chernetska

How to find the Wi-Fi password on an iPhone?

iPhone users can quickly and easily find their Wi-Fi password without having to rummage through papers or look for the router. Just follow a few simple steps:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Select the Wi-Fi option.
  3. Find the network you are connected to and then tap the "i" icon next to the network name.
  4. After clicking, you will see a field with the password. To reveal it, the iPhone will ask you to verify your identity using Face ID, Touch ID, or a password.

This is a quick way to recover the password without having to manually enter it on every device. You know the password and can easily share it with other users or input it on a new device.

How to find the Wi-Fi password on Android?

On Android phones, the procedure is just as simple, although it differs slightly from iPhones. Here are the steps to find the Wi-Fi password on Android devices:

  1. Open the Settings app and select the Network & Internet tab.
  2. Next, go to the Internet option, where you will see a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
  3. Click on the network name you are connected to, or the icon next to it to get connection details.
  4. To get the password, select the Share option. The system will ask for identity verification using a fingerprint, password, or face recognition.
  5. After confirmation, you will see the QR code and Wi-Fi password, which can be easily copied or scanned onto another device.


Thanks to this feature, you don't have to worry about looking for a sticker with the password on the router – just use your phone to quickly get access to the password.

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