How to share Wi-Fi Password from Mac to iPhone

If you’ve ever wondered how to share the Wi-Fi password from your Macbook to your iPhone, you’re not alone. Thankfully, Apple’s seamless integration makes it incredibly easy. One of the biggest advantages of owning both a Mac and an iPhone is how easily they communicate and work together. From using your iPhone as a webcam to scanning documents straight into your Mac or picking up tasks with Handoff, the Apple ecosystem is designed for ease, and sharing Wi-Fi passwords is no exception. 

Once your Mac is connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can skip the hassle of manually entering passwords. Your iPhone (or even a guest’s iPhone) can connect with just a tap, saving you time and effort. So, if you’re ready to simplify how you connect to Wi-Fi, here’s how to share your Wi-Fi password from Mac to iPhone.

How to share Wi-Fi password from Mac to iPhone

Sharing your Wi-Fi password between your Mac and iPhone is surprisingly simple. Instead of fumbling with long passwords, Apple’s ecosystem makes this process quick and effortless. Here’s how you can share your Wi-Fi password from Mac to iPhone:

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Connect your Mac to Wi-Fi and prepare your contacts

First, ensure your Mac is already connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to share. Also, check that the other person’s Apple ID is saved in your contacts and vice versa. This is crucial for the sharing feature to work

Position the devices close together and choose the network on the iPhone

Now, keep the iPhone near your Mac and on the iPhone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the network you want to join.

Accept the sharing prompt on your Mac

You’ll see a notification pop up on your Mac asking if you’d like to share the Wi-Fi password. Just click Share, and the password will be sent instantly to the iPhone, connecting it to the network.

The Wi-Fi password feature works exclusively within the Apple ecosystem, so Android devices are out of luck. Furthermore, both devices need each other’s Apple ID saved in their contacts.

How to share Wi-Fi password from iPhone to Mac?

If you need to reverse the process and share a Wi-Fi password from your iPhone to your Mac, it’s just as easy as sharing from Mac to iPhone. 

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First, make sure your iPhone is connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to share. Then, on your Mac, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar and select the same network. A pop-up will appear on your iPhone asking if you’d like to share the password. Simply tap Share Password, and your Mac will connect to the Wi-Fi network right away.

How to share Wi-Fi password between iPhones?

To help someone else connect their iPhone to your Wi-Fi, just ensure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, and place them close together. On your iPhone, connect to the preferred network.

On your iPhone, connect to the preferred network. On the second iPhone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and select the same network. A notification will pop up asking if you want to share the password. Tap Share Password, and the second iPhone will connect automatically.