We all know that the internet has become an essential part of our lives, and Wi-Fi has become one of the most commonly used ways to access the internet. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks is very easy, and it saves your cellular data. As soon as we connect to any Wi-Fi network, we enter the password, and our iPhone remembers it for future use. But sometimes, we forget the password of the network we connected to a few days back. In such situations, we wish we could find out the password of the Wi-Fi network that we are currently connected to. In this blog, we will tell you how you can see the password of a Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to on your iPhone.
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The Challenge of Finding Wifi Password on iPhone
Apple is very strict when it comes to the security of users, and to maintain this security, it has restricted the access to see the passwords of Wi-Fi networks you are connected to. Unlike Android, where one can easily see the Wi-Fi password with the help of third-party apps, on the iPhone, it is not easy, and we need to have some workarounds to find the password.
Things You Need to Prepare
Before we start the process of finding the Wi-Fi password, there are some things that we need to prepare. First, ensure that you are connected to the Wi-Fi network of which you want to see the password. Second, make sure that your iPhone is running on iOS 11 or newer as the method we will discuss is not available for older versions. Finally, you need to have access to your Mac as we will be using Keychain Access to find the password.
Method 1: Find Wifi Password on iPhone using Router Settings
Most of the time, the admin of the Wi-Fi router changes the Wi-Fi password to maintain security. Hence, finding the Wi-Fi password becomes a bit of trouble. But, in case an admin has not changed the password, then you can easily find the password with the help of the router settings. Here are the steps to find the password using router settings:
1. First, open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap on the ‘i’ icon next to the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
4. Scroll down and find the IP address under the ‘Router’ field. Note down the IP address.
5. Open a web browser on your iPhone and enter the IP address you noted earlier.
6. Enter the router username and password. These credentials are usually mentioned on the back of the router.
7. Once you are logged in, go to the wireless settings and look for the Wi-Fi password. The password will be a combination of characters or digits.
Method 2: Find Wifi Password on iPhone using iCloud Keychain
iCloud keychain is a feature that enables users to store their Wi-Fi passwords on all their Apple devices. If you have enabled iCloud keychain, then you can quickly get the Wi-Fi password using any of your Apple devices. Here are the steps to find the password using iCloud Keychain:
1. First, make sure that your iPhone is connected to the Wi-Fi network of which you want to get the password.
2. Open your Mac and click on the Apple menu.
3. Select ‘System Preferences’ and click on ‘iCloud.’
4. Make sure that iCloud keychain is enabled.
5. Now, click on ‘Keychain Access’ and search the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want the password for.
6. Double-click on the Wi-Fi network and click on the ‘Show Password’ checkbox.
7. Enter the Mac’s administrator username and password, and you will see the Wi-Fi password.
Method 3: Find Wifi Password using a Third-Party App
Although Apple restricts apps to access Wi-Fi passwords, some third-party apps can help to get the password. Although using third-party apps is not recommended as they do not maintain the privacy of the information, if you still want to try it out, here are the steps:
1. Download and install a third-party app like ‘Wi-Fi Passwords’ from the App Store.
2. Launch the app.
3. The app will fetch the list of all the Wi-Fi networks you have ever connected to on your iPhone.
4. Find the Wi-Fi network you want to get the password for and tap on it.
5. The app will show you the password. Note that you need to have a jailbroken iPhone to access the passwords through third-party apps.
Why Can’t I See Wifi Password of Connected Network?
There can be several reasons why you might not be able to see the Wi-Fi password of the connected network. Here are a few reasons:
1. Apple has restricted access to Wi-Fi passwords to ensure the privacy of users.
2. The Wi-Fi password that you are trying to view is an encrypted string of characters or digits.
3. You are not connected to the Wi-Fi network of which you want to view the password.
FAQs
Q.1 How Can I Make Sure That I’m Running iOS11 or A Newer Version of iOS?
A.1 To check which version of iOS your iPhone is running, go to Settings > General > About on your iPhone. Here you will be able to see the software version of your iPhone.
Q.2 Do I Need a Mac to See the Wi-Fi Password?
A.2 No, you can also use an iPad or iPod Touch apart from a Mac to view the Wi-Fi password using Keychain Access.
Q.3 Can I See Wi-Fi Passwords of Networks I’ve Never Connected to using Method 1?
A.3 No, Method 1 can only be used to find the Wi-Fi password of the network that you are currently connected to.
Q.4 Is It Safe to Use Third-Party Apps to View Wi-Fi Passwords?
A.4 It is not recommended to use third-party apps to view Wi-Fi passwords as they may not maintain the privacy and security of the information.
Q.5 What Should I Do If None of the Above Methods Work?
A.5 If none of the above methods work, then the only way to get the Wi-Fi password is by resetting the Wi-Fi network. You can do this by asking the admin of the network or by resetting the Wi-Fi settings on your iPhone.
Conclusion
In this blog, we have discussed three methods to see the password of a Wi-Fi network you are connected to on the iPhone. Although these methods might seem a bit tricky, they are still the only ways to find the password, and it is essential to safeguard our information. However, the best way to avoid forgetting the password is to note it down somewhere or use a password manager.