Ideas for a smarter digital life.
Quick answer. On an iPhone, connect to Wi-Fi and use
Apple’s nearby sharing prompt when another compatible Apple device
selects the same network. On a Pixel or other Android phone with a Wi-Fi
sharing option, open the network’s settings and display its QR code for
the other device to scan.
Share a Wi-Fi
password from an iPhone or iPad
- Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices and turn off Personal
Hotspot if it is active. Keep the devices near each other. - Check that each person is signed in to their Apple Account and has
the other person’s account email address or phone number saved in
Contacts. - Unlock the device that is already connected to the Wi-Fi network. On
the receiving device, select that network. - On the connected device, tap Share Password when
prompted, then tap Done.
If the prompt doesn’t appear, check that the receiving device
selected the same network. Recheck Contacts and confirm both devices are
nearby and unlocked. Apple’s Wi-Fi password
sharing guide
Share your Wi-Fi
with a QR code on Android
On a Pixel, open Settings → Network & internet →
Internet, select the connected network and choose
Share. The phone may ask you to unlock or verify your
identity before displaying the QR code.
On the receiving phone, scan the code with the camera or a supported
Wi-Fi QR scanner and confirm the network name before joining. Other
Android brands may place the option under Connections
or beside the connected network’s settings icon. Google’s
Pixel Wi-Fi guide
Share between iPhone and
Android
The Apple sharing prompt is for compatible Apple devices. For mixed
devices, try the QR code route if the connected phone can display a
Wi-Fi QR code and the receiving phone recognizes it. When QR sharing is
unavailable, enter the password directly on the receiving device. Keep
the network name visible so the person joins the intended network.
If you need to find your Wi-Fi password first, look in the connected
device’s network details or the router’s app, depending on your device
and access. The sticker on a router can show its original Wi-Fi
password, which may differ from the current one.
Give visitors access to
a guest network
If your router supports guest Wi-Fi, share its network name and
password with visitors. This keeps guest access separate from the main
password and lets you change the guest password independently. For
setup, or to change a password you shared by mistake, use the ThinkQuarry home
Wi-Fi security guide.
A Wi-Fi QR code can give someone access to the network. Keep it off
public posts and out of screenshots you plan to share.
Frequently asked questions
Can I share Wi-Fi
without typing the password?
Yes. Compatible Apple devices can use the sharing prompt, and
supported phones can join through a Wi-Fi QR code.
Why is Share
Password not appearing on my iPhone?
Check Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Contacts, proximity and Personal Hotspot.
Confirm the other device chose the right network.
Can an iPhone scan
an Android Wi-Fi QR code?
It can join from a compatible Wi-Fi QR code if its camera recognizes
it. Confirm the network name on screen before accepting.
Is
the Wi-Fi password the same as the router admin password?
The Wi-Fi password connects devices to the network. The administrator
password opens the router’s settings.
Can I share my guest
Wi-Fi with a QR code?
Yes, if your phone or router can display a QR code for the guest
network. Verify that the code is for that network before sharing.