In modern society, people take turns asking one another to forward their network access codes or passwords of their wireless fidelity, and internet connection. I am sure at some point in your life, someone has asked you this question and if you are an iPhone owner you would easily be able to share your Wi-Fi connection with others. In this blog post, we shall explain how you can share your iPhone’s Wi-Fi password within 10 steps. Keep on reading to gain more knowledge on this easy method.
1. Connect to the Wi-Fi network
The first thing to do to share your Wi-Fi password is to ensure that your iPhone is associated with the Wi-Fi network intended for sharing. Switch to your iPhone and open the settings, then you should change the network to the intended one.
2. Locate the network details
To share your Wi-Fi password, they must get to the network details section. To do this, follow these steps:
- Turn on your iPhone unlock it, and open the Settings icon on the home screen.
- Press on the “Personal Hotspot” button.
- Next, click the “i” icon (information) close to the network name.
3. Enable Personal Hotspot
However, you won’t be able to share the Wi-Fi password until you switch on the Personal Hotspot feature on your iPhone. Here's how you can do it:
- Turn on your iPhone, then navigate to its Settings app.
- Press on the next screen on the option labelled “Personal Hotspot”.
- Per iOS 7, Personal Hotspot must be activated by moving a toggle switch located at the top of the screen to the green side.
4. AirDrop is enabled
Using the Knock, Knock! Someone near you is sharing their Wi-Fi password using AirDrop – It is the function allowing the exchange of files between Apple devices without the use of a cable. Ensure that AirDrop is on both the iPhone that you wish to share the password from as well as the iPhone you wish to share the password to. Here's how to enable AirDrop:
- To open the Control Center on an iPhone, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen if you’re using an iPhone X or later model or swipe up from the bottom of the iPhone’s display if using an iPhone 8 or earlier model.
- Look at the bottom of your screen and find the AirDrop icon, tap it.
- You have three options, “Receiving Off,” “Contacts Only,” or “Everyone.”
5. Save the network details
That way, with the network details in hand, you can then copy the information to your device’s clipboard. This will enable you to share the information with other people with ease In the following sections will come up with strategies that will help in sharing this information. To do this, one can just touch on the word ‘Copy’ that is usually written at the top of the network information page.
6. Share the network details
Having the network details now copied to the clipboard, you can then paste them to the person who needs the password. There are several ways to do this:
- AirDrop: This is possible if both devices feature the AirDrop option activated, in which case, the network information can be shared. Launch the application which helps in sharing content like messages and select the name of the person to whom you want to share the content. The password will be shared through the Apple feature of AirDrop.
- Mail: If you are sending an email, you can copy these network details in the body of the email.
- Messages: The network details can also be sent directly through an iMessage. It is as easy as going to messages, pressing on the chat you want to delete, and then pasting the details.
7. Share the password verbally
Of course, a Word can be passed verbally, and this can be as fast and as simple as telling the person the password to the Wi-Fi. Yet, it is the most quick and easy way if you are already communicating with them with the help of oral means.
8. Demonstrate some of theirs on your iPhone’s screen
If you have another Apple device for instance an iPad or another iPhone, the two can share the network information with the other directly on the screen. To do this, follow these steps:
- To make the transition, go to the network information page of your iPhone.
- There is also an addition at the top of the screen, tap on “Share.”
- Choose the other Apple device with which you want to share the information.
- The password and the network name will be shown on the screen of the other device.
9. Ensure they browse to the network
Once, the network information has been shared, the person should be able to join, the Wi-Fi network. If they're having trouble connecting, guide them through the process:
- On the Wi-Fi settings on their device, they must.
- Look for your network name among the list of available networks.
- Touching on the network name a dialogue box opens to the password.
- Now, type the password and click on “Join.”
10. It is important to celebrate the successful sharing of Wi-Fi depending on the geography of the geographical area.
Well done if you have joined a new network and given someone the Wi-Fi password. Congratulations, you’ve followed 10 steps and shared the networks with other people. Your friend or family member can now connect to the WiFi.
Conclusion
It would be very easy for you to share your Wi-Fi password from your iPhone using these ten principles. If you want to share your password and assist others join your network rapidly, it is advisable to follow the procedures mentioned in this blog post. Taking the following tips in mind you will be able to share your Wi-Fi password promptly.
