How to Share Wifi Password?
Your Wi-Fi password is private and you shouldn’t share it by text, note, or casual conversation. That’s so archaic it’s not even funny. Apple devices (iPhone, iPad) may exchange Wi-Fi credentials wirelessly through Bluetooth devices, whereas Android users can use a QR code. Have an iPhone and an Android and need to share a password? You’ll have to download a separate app for that.
Whether you have an iPhone, a Google Pixel running plain Android, or a Samsung Galaxy, we’ll show you how to easily share your Wi-Fi password across all of your devices.
How can I get my iPhone to Connect to My Friend’s iPhone Through Wi-Fi?
When using Apple products, exchanging a wireless network key is a simple and fast operation. However, you can’t share your Wi-Fi password using AirDrop since that feature only works with other password-protected files, such as applications, websites, and services.
Although an iPhone is a primary emphasis here, these instructions are equally compatible with an iPad.
#1. Getting the iPhones Ready for Action
- To access the Settings menu, start by swiping down from the upper right corner.
- Second, if the Bluetooth symbol is white, tapping on it will activate Wi-Fi. If the color is blue, you may proceed.
- The next step is to check that both devices have valid Apple IDs logged in to iCloud and that the receiver has the sender’s email address recorded in their Contacts.
#2. The iPhone’s Password Reception
- The first thing you need to do is launch the software responsible for configuring your device.
- The second action is to choose the Wi-Fi alternative.
- Third, choose the desired Wi-Fi network by tapping on it and then waiting.
#3. Transmitting the Password Using an iPhone
- Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network you’ll be using for the sharing.
- Launch the Settings app by tapping its icon.
- Select the Wi-Fi alternative
- Choose the network that will be accessible to others by tapping on it.
- From the drop-down option, choose Share Password.
Steps for Android Devices to Connect to an iPhone’s Wi-Fi Network
There is no way to broadcast your Wi-Fi network password to an Android device from an iOS device. Instead, you’ll require a third-party tool to create a QR code that can be read by a scanner.
#1. iOS Device Use
- First, launch Visual Codes by tapping its icon.
- Click the blue Add Code button in Step 2.
- Third, after selecting your network, choose Connect to Wi-Fi.
- After that, in Step 4, give your wireless network a name by typing it into the Name form
- Fifth, in the Password area, type the password for your wireless network.
- Sixth, give your new label an actual name.
- Click the blue button labeled “Create Code” to proceed to Step 7.
- Follow Step 8 by tapping Create Code once again when prompted.
- Access the newly generated QR code by tapping on it from the main Codes panel (shown below).
#2. Using an Android Device
- Initiate the Camera app by tapping on it.
- Aim the camera on your Android device toward the QR code on the iPhone screen.
- Third, connect your Android device to the community Wi-Fi by tapping the pop-up bubble on your screen.
- Android Wi-Fi hotspot sharing instructions for multiple devices.
#3. Produce the QR Code
- First, swipe out of the Quick Settings menu and then hit the gear symbol to access the main Settings screen.
- Second, choose Network & Internet from the menu that appears.
- The third step is to activate wireless internet (or Internet).
- In the fourth step, you’ll choose your network by tapping the gear icon that appears next to it.
- Fifth, hit the “Share” button.
- Confirm your identification before proceeding to Step 6. You should now see the QR code on your screen.
#4. Scanning the Code
Now that your QR code is visible on your Android device, you may use a second Android device or iPhone to scan it.
To read the QR code on an Android smartphone, you need to open the Camera app. How? Read on!
- Initiate the Camera app by tapping on it.
- Second, to scan the QR code on the Android smartphone, aim your iPhone’s camera towards the display.
- Third, choose the QR Code Joining the “[Name]” Network notice.
- Aside from the Camera app, you may use the integrated QR scanner for other purposes.
#5. Activate QR Scanner on iPhone
- First, launch the Settings app by tapping its icon.
- Two, go to the Settings menu.
- Third, choose Code Scanner from the Additional Settings menu by tapping on its green Plus icon.
- Swipe down from the top right corner to access the Settings menu.
- Fifth, use your device’s touchscreen to choose the QR scanner icon.
- Aim the camera of your iPhone towards the screen of your Android smartphone so you can see the QR code.
#6. Scanning using an Android Device
Code scanning on Android should work in a manner similar to that of the iPhone. However, it’s possible that it won’t function on Samsung devices.
- First, launch the camera software.
- Second, position your camera such that you can easily see the QR code on the Android device’s screen.