How to find out the Wi-Fi password of an iPhone using your phone: all the methods as of 2026

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and iPhone Automatically connects to the network? The situation is familiar to many: you set up your router a long time ago, wrote down the password on a piece of paper that's long since been lost, and now you need to connect a new device. Luckily, there are several ways Find out your saved Wi-Fi password directly from your phone — without a computer, jailbreak or router reset.

In this article we will look at all current methods For iOS 15–17, including hidden system functions, bypassing restrictions Apple and alternative solutions. Important: not all methods work on all firmware versions - some require additional conditions (for example, the presence of Mac or the second Apple-devices). But at least one of them is guaranteed to work in your case.

Why doesn't my iPhone show my Wi-Fi password directly?

Apple deliberately hides saved passwords from users - this is part of the security policy. Unlike Android, where the password can be found in the network settings, iOS does not provide such an option. Reasons:

• 🔒 Protection from unauthorized accessIf your phone is stolen, the attacker won't be able to quickly find out the passwords for all your saved networks.
• 📱 Simplifying the interface. Apple believes that the user does not need to know the technical details - it is enough for the device to connect automatically.
• 🔄 Synchronization via iCloudNetwork passwords are stored in encrypted form in iCloud Keychain, and they cannot be retrieved without authorization.

However, it is possible to bypass this limitation - for this you will need either built-in tools (for example, function Share password), or workarounds via other devices or programs. Below are step-by-step instructions for each method.

Method 1: Share your password with another Apple device (the easiest)

If you have a second one iPhone, iPad or Mac, connected to the same Apple ID, Can instantly transmit the password without displaying it. This method works on all versions. iOS and does not require additional programs.

⚠️ Note: The device you share the password with must be unlocked and be nearby (within a radius Bluetooth). Also, both gadgets must be enabled. Wi-Fi And Bluetooth.

Instructions:

1. Unlock iPhone, which is already connected to the desired network Wi-Fi.
2. Take the second one Apple-device (for example, iPad) and try connecting to the same network.
3. On iPhone a pop-up window will appear with an offer Share Wi-Fi password. Click Send password.
4. The second device will automatically connect to the network. Now you can go to its settings and view the password (see Method 4 For Mac).

This method does not reveal the password itself, but it allows connect another device without entering itIf you need a text password, read on.

Method 2: View your password using iCloud Keychain (Mac only)

All saved passwords iPhone, including Wi-Fi, synchronized with iCloud Keychain - secure storage AppleIf you have Mac, you can extract the password through the application Bunch of keys (Keychain Access).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Open Spotlight (click Command + Space) and enter Bunch of keys. Launch the application.
2. Enter your network name in the search bar. Wi-Fi (For example, TP-Link_1234).
3. Double-click on the found entry. A window with details will open.
4. Check the box next to Show password. The system will ask for your account password Mac - enter it.
5. Password from Wi-Fi will be displayed in the field Show password.

If you don't have Mac, but there is access to Windows PC, you can try an alternative method using iTunes (cm. Method 5).

Method 3: Use Shortcuts (workaround for iOS 16+)

IN iOS 16 and newer it became possible to create automated scripts via the app Shortcuts (Shortcuts). One of these scripts can extract the password. Wi-Fi, but this will require manual execution of a command.

Instructions:

1. Open the app Shortcuts (if you don't have it, download it from App Store).
2. Go to the tab Automation → Create personal automation.
3. Select Wi-Fi → select your network → click Next.
4. Click Add action → in the search bar, enter Run the script.
5. Insert the following code:

   #!/bin/bash
   security find-generic-password -wa"YOUR_NETWORK_NAME" | awk'{print $1}'

   Replace YOUR NETWORK NAME to the real network name (for example, my_wifi_5G).

6. Run the script. The password will be displayed in the output (if the network is saved in Keychain).

⚠️ Warning: This method works not on all devices — Apple may block such scripts from running for security reasons. If the script doesn't run, try other methods.

Why might the script not work?

Starting with iOS 17.2, Apple has tightened its security policy for scripts related to password extraction. If your iPhone is not rooted, the system may ignore the request or return an "Operation not permitted" error.

Method 4: View the router password via phone

If none of the previous methods worked, you can Find out the password directly from the router — even if you don't have access to its web interface. To do this, you'll need:

• 📱 iPhone, connected to the network Wi-Fi.
• 🔧 Network scanning application (eg. Fing or WiFi Map).
• 🔑 Access to router administrative panel (usually the login/password is indicated on the device sticker).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Install the application Fing from App Store and open it.
2. Click Scan — the program will show all devices on your network, including the router.
3. Find your router in the list (usually it is marked as Gateway) and write it down IP address (For example, 192.168.0.1).
4. Open Safari and enter in the address bar http://[IP address] (For example, http://192.168.0.1).
5. Enter your router login and password (by default this is often admin/admin or admin/password — see the sticker on the router).
6. Go to the section Wireless (or Wi-Fi, Wireless network) → Security (Security) There will be a field here Password or PSK - this is your password.

Reset the router using the button Reset (hold for 10 seconds)|Try standard logins (admin/admin, admin/1234)|Call your provider - they will tell you the login details|Connect to the router via cable (if iPhone won't let me into settings)

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If you can't find the password in your router settings, check "System Tools" → "Backup/Restore". Some models (e.g., ASUS or TP-Link) allow you to download a configuration file in which the password is stored in clear text.

Method 5: Retrieve Password via iTunes Backup (for Windows)

If you have Windows-PC with installed iTunes, Can make a backup copy iPhone and extract the password from it Wi-Fi using third-party utilities. This method works because the backups iTunes store some data in unencrypted form.

What you will need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows And iTunes (or Finder on Mac).
• 📱 iPhone with the function disabled Find iPhone (temporarily).
• 🔧 Program iBackup Viewer or iMazing (free versions are available on official websites).

Instructions:

1. Connect iPhone to the computer and run iTunes (Finder on Mac).
2. Create unencrypted backup (Important: if the copy is encrypted, it will not be possible to extract the passwords).
3. Download and install iBackup Viewer.
4. Open the program, select your backup and go to the section System Files → com.apple.wifi.known-networks.plist.
5. Find your network Wi-Fi — the password will be in the field password.

⚠️ Note: Some versions iOS encrypt passwords even in unencrypted copies. If the field password empty or filled with random characters, this method will not work.

Method 6: Jailbreak (last resort)

If all other methods have failed and you need the password urgently, you can use jailbreak - by hacking iOS, which provides access to system files. This risky way, because:

• 🚨 Void the warranty Apple.
• 🔓 Opens vulnerabilities to viruses.
• 📵 May cause unstable operation of the phone.

If you are ready to go for it, here are the instructions:

1. Make a backup copy iPhone V iTunes or iCloud.
2. Install jailbreak using checkra1n (For iPhone 6S–X) or palera1n (for new models).
3. After hacking, install from Cydia tweak WiFi Passwords.
4. Open the app - all saved networks and their passwords will be displayed there.

⚠️ Warning: Jailbreak may block some features (eg. Apple Pay or updates iOS). Before the procedure, make sure you understand all the risks.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find out the password Wi-Fi Users often encounter typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

Problem	Cause	Solution
The "Share Password" window doesn't appear.	Bluetooth or Wi-Fi turned off on one of the devices	Please enable both features and try again.
IN Keychain no network entry	Password not saved in iCloud Keychain	Try connecting to the network again and enter the password manually.
Script in Shortcuts not fulfilled	Apple blocks access to system files	Use another method (for example, through a router)
I can't access my router settings.	Incorrect login/password or settings are corrupted	Reset the router using the button Reset and set it up again

If none of the methods worked, there is one last option - reset the router settings and set a new password. To do this:

1. Find the button on your router Reset (usually it is recessed into the body).
2. Press and hold it 10-15 seconds (until the indicators blink).
3. Connect to the network Wi-Fi with the router name (for example, TP-Link_XXXX) - the default password is indicated on the sticker.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password on an iPhone without a computer?

Yes, but with limitations. The most reliable methods without a PC:

• 📲 Share a password with someone else Apple-device (see Method 1).
• 📡 View the password in the router settings via your phone (see Method 4).

If you don't have a second device and access to the router, your only option is jailbreak.

Why is there no "Wi-Fi Password" section in iPhone settings?

Apple intentionally hides this option due to security policy. Unlike Android, where network passwords are available in the settings, iOS stores them in encrypted form in iCloud Keychain and does not provide direct access.

Does the Shortcuts method work on iOS 17?

Partially. In iOS 17 Apple has tightened restrictions on running scripts related to snost. The script may fail to run or return an error. In this case, try other methods (for example, via Mac or router).

Is it possible to find out the password of someone else's network that my iPhone is connected to?

Technically yes, but this is against the law (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation – unauthorized access to computer information). In addition, this will require:

• 🔓 Jailbreak (which voids the warranty).
• 💻 Access to the computer to extract data from the backup.

We do not recommend using these methods to hack other people's networks.

What should I do if I forgot my router password?

There are three options:

1. Look at the password on the router sticker (usually located next to SSID).
2. Call your provider - they will tell you the standard login details.
3. Reset the router using the button Reset and configure it again.