Forgot your home Wi-Fi password and your router is out of reach? Or need to connect a new gadget, but the sticker with the code has long since worn off? iPhone You can retrieve a saved network password without any complicated steps—even if you don't have access to the router's web interface. In this article, we'll cover 4 official methods, which work on iOS 15–17 no jailbreak or third party apps.
Important: Methods vary depending on the firmware version and model. iPhoneFor example, in iOS 16 Direct viewing of passwords appeared in the settings, and in iOS 17 The algorithm has changed. We'll describe each option in detail, taking into account the nuances. You'll also learn what to do if iPhone didn't save password or hidden network (SSID hidden).
Disclaimer: All methods are legal and do not violate the rules. Apple, But distributing a password to third parties without the consent of the network owner may be illegal In some countries. Use this information for personal purposes only.
1. View your password via Settings (iOS 16 and later)
The easiest method is if your iPhone works on iOS 16 or iOS 17. AppleFinally added the ability to view saved passwords directly in the Wi-Fi menu, but with one condition: the device must be unlocked by Face ID/Touch ID or passcode at the time of viewing.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the app
Settings→ go toWi-Fi. - 🔍 Find your network in the list (there will be a check mark ✓ next to it) and tap on the icon
ℹ️on the right. - 🔑 In the block
PasswordClick on the line with dots - the system will prompt you to confirm your identity Face ID/Touch ID or entering the device password. - 📋 After authentication, the password will be displayed in readable format. You can copy it by holding your finger on the text.
⚠️ Attention: if the button Password is inactive or missing, then the network has been added to iPhone through Wi-Fi Configurator (for example, in hotels/cafes) or the password is not saved in iCloud KeychainIn this case, try other methods from the article.
☑️ What to check if your password isn't displayed
2. Extracting password via iCloud Keychain (for all iOS versions)
iCloud Keychain - is a secure password storage from Apple, which syncs data between devices. If your iPhone ever connected to Wi-Fi and saved the password, it can be retrieved through Mac or another iPhone/iPad with the same account iCloud.
Step by step instructions for Mac:
- Open the app
Bunch of keys(throughSpotlightor folderUtilities). - In the search bar, enter the name of your Wi-Fi network (
SSID). - Double-click on the found entry → check the box
Show password. - Enter your account password Mac - after this the Wi-Fi password will be displayed.
For iPhone/iPad:
- 🔗 Make sure sync is enabled on both devices
Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Passwords & Keys. - 📱 On the second device, open
Settings → Passwords(you will need to enter your password from Apple ID). - 🔍 Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network in the search - the password will be in the section
Notes.
⚠️ Attention: If iCloud Keychain If the network is disabled or the password was not saved (for example, via a QR code), this method will not work. In this case, proceed to the method with router access.
What should I do if iCloud Keychain doesn't show my password?
If your password isn't visible, it may have been deleted from your keychain. Try connecting to the network again; your iPhone will prompt you to save the password. Also, check that the "Don't save passwords" option is not enabled in Safari settings (Settings → Safari → AutoFill → Saved Passwords).
3. Viewing the password through the router's web interface
If the previous methods did not work, you can access the router settings through the browser on iPhone and see the password there. This method is universal, but requires access to the admin panel router.
Instructions:
- Find out
Router IP address:- 📱 On iPhone open
Settings → Wi-Fi→ tap on the iconℹ️near your network. - 🔢 Remember the address from the line
Router(usually192.168.0.1or192.168.1.1).
- 📱 On iPhone open
admin/admin or indicated on the router sticker).- 📡 TP-Link:
Wireless → Wireless Security - 📡 ASUS:
Wireless Network → Authentication Settings - 📡 Keenetic:
Wi-Fi → Hotspot - Find the field
PSK passwordorNetwork key— the current password will be here. - Download the ready-made shortcut «Show Wi-Fi Password» (or create your own).
- Run the command → select your network from the list.
- Confirm access to Keychain through Face ID.
- The password will be copied to the clipboard automatically.
| Router brand | Wi-Fi password path | Default login/password |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | Wireless → Wireless Security |
admin/admin |
| ASUS | Wireless → WPA-PSK Key |
admin/admin |
| Keenetic | Wi-Fi → Security |
Indicated on the sticker |
| MikroTik | Wireless → Security Profiles |
admin/(empty) |
⚠️ Attention: If you haven't changed your router's login/password, and the information on the sticker doesn't match, someone may have reset the settings. In this case, you'll have to hard reset (button Reset on the case) and configure the router again.
4. Using Shortcuts (automation for iOS 15+)
For advanced users, there is a way to extract the password through Shortcuts appThis method works if the password is saved in iCloud Keychain, but it does not appear in the Wi-Fi settings.
Algorithm:
⚠️ Attention: Apple may block third-party shortcuts for security reasons. If the command doesn't work, check your privacy settings in Settings → Privacy → Commands.
5. What to do if none of the methods worked?
If all the above methods did not help, it is likely that:
- 🔌 The network was added without saving the password (for example, through
WPSor guest access). - 🔒 The password has been changed in the router, but iPhone did not update the data.
- 📵 Hidden network (
SSID hidden) and requires manual entry. - Reset network settings on iPhone:
Settings → General → Transfer or reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network SettingsAfter this, reconnect to Wi-Fi—the system will prompt you to enter the password. - Use another gadget: if you have one at home Android- smartphone or laptop, try to extract the password through them (for example, on Android 10+ passwords are stored in
Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi → Saved Networks). - Contact your provider: some operators (for example, Rostelecom or MTS) link your Wi-Fi password to your personal account. Visit their website or call support.
- 🔐 Use
WPA3instead ofWPA2(available on modern routers). - 🔄 Change your password every 3-6 months (especially if guests connect to the network).
- 📵 Turn off
WPS- This protocol is vulnerable to hacking. - 👥 Create
guest networkfor temporary devices. - 📱 Set up
MAC filtering(Allow only trusted devices to connect). - Do you have iOS 15 or older - update the system.
- Password not saved in Keychain (for example, the network is added through the hotel configurator).
- iPhone not connected to this network at the moment.
- Connect to the network with the router name (for example,
TP-Link_1234). - Open the web interface at
192.168.0.1or192.168.1.1. - Enter the login/password from the sticker (usually
admin/admin). - Set up a new network in the section
Wi-FiorWireless. - 💣 Install malware.
- 🎭 They simulate the process of "hacking" and then ask for payment.
- 📡 They exploit vulnerabilities in outdated routers (which is illegal).
Solutions:
Critical information: if the router is rented from a provider (for example, Beeline or Third Transport Ring), resetting the settings may block internet access. In this case, the password can only be found through the operator's personal account.
6. Security: How to protect your Wi-Fi from password leaks
Now that you know how to easily extract a password, it's time to think about protecting your network. Here 5 rules, which minimize the risks:
⚠️ Attention: If you have detected unknown devices on your network (checked in the router's web interface, section DHCP Clients or Connected Devices), immediately change your password and scan your network for viruses.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Wi-Fi Passwords on iPhone
Is it possible to find out a Wi-Fi password without accessing the router?
Yes, if the password is saved in iCloud Keychain or in fact iPhone (V iOS 16+). Use methods 1-2 from this article. If the network was added without saving the password (for example, through WPS), then only access to the router or provider will help restore the data.
Why is there no "Password" button in the Wi-Fi settings?
This means that:
Try reconnecting to Wi-Fi or use Mac to extract the password through A bunch of keys.
Is it possible to find out someone else's Wi-Fi password using an iPhone?
Technically, only if you've connected to this network before and the password is saved in iCloud Keychain. Unauthorized access to other people's networks is illegal. (in the Russian Federation this is regulated by Article 272 of the Criminal Code “Unauthorized access to computer information”).
How do I reset my Wi-Fi password if I forgot my router information?
Click the button Reset on the back panel of the router (hold for 10-15 seconds). After that:
⚠️ After resetting, all router settings will return to factory defaults, including the internet password (if it is linked to PPPoE).
Do Wi-Fi hacking apps work on iPhone?
No. Apple tightly controls App Store, and all apps that promise to "hack passwords" are scams. They either:
The only legal way is to use the methods in this article or contact the network owner.