If you need to find a WiFi password on your iPhone, newer iOS versions make it much easier than before. You can reveal the password for your current Wi-Fi network from Settings, and on iOS 18 or later, you can also check saved Wi-Fi passwords in the Passwords app.
This guide shows you how to view a Wi-Fi password, copy it, or check networks you joined before. Use these steps only for Wi-Fi networks you own or have permission to access.
How to See Your Current Wi-Fi Password on iPhone
If your iPhone is currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can reveal its password directly from Settings. This is the fastest way to see the password for the network you are using right now.
1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap Wi-Fi.
2. Find the network you are connected to and tap the Info button next to the network name.
3. Tap the Password field and confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your iPhone passcode.
4. When the Wi-Fi password appears on the screen, tap Copy if you want to paste it somewhere else.
This method works best when you only need the password for your current network. To check a Wi-Fi network you joined before, use the Passwords app instead.
How to Find Saved Wi-Fi Passwords on iPhone
If you want to find the Wi-Fi password for a network your iPhone previously connected to, use the Passwords app. This is especially useful if you are not currently connected to that network, but your iPhone saved it in the past.
1. Open the Passwords app and unlock it using Face ID, Touch ID, or your iPhone passcode.
2. Tap Wi-Fi to see the networks saved on your iPhone.
3. Choose the Wi-Fi network you want to check.
4. Tap the password field to reveal the Wi-Fi password.
5. Tap Copy Password if you need to save it or paste it somewhere else.
Note: If you’re using iOS 16 or 17, you can also find previously saved passwords by opening Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit. Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode, then tap the Info button next to a saved network and select the Password field.
For additional details, see Apple’s official instructions for viewing saved Wi-Fi passwords. If you also use a Windows computer, you can find saved Wi-Fi passwords on Windows using Settings or Command Prompt.
Before You Copy or Save a Wi-Fi Password
After you find a Wi-Fi password from Settings or the Passwords app, you can copy it and paste it into another device or a trusted password manager.
Only send the password to people you trust. If this is your home network, consider creating a guest network from your router settings instead of giving out your main Wi-Fi password.
FAQ
Why can’t I see my Wi-Fi password on iPhone?
Your iPhone may be running an older iOS version or the network may not be saved on your device. iOS 16 and later lets you reveal Wi-Fi passwords from Settings, while iOS 18 and later also includes the Passwords app. Make sure your iPhone is updated and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode when prompted.
Can I see a Wi-Fi password on iPhone without being connected?
Yes, as long as your iPhone previously saved the network. On iOS 18 or later, open the Passwords app, tap Wi-Fi, and select the network. On iOS 16 or 17, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit to find previously joined networks. You cannot reveal the password of a network your iPhone has never saved.
