How to Find a Wi-Fi Password on an iPhone: Official and Hidden Methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and the router is in an inconvenient location where you can't get to it and check the sticker? Or do you need to connect a new device, but the password isn't written down anywhere? iPhone There are several ways to retrieve a saved network password, including through standard settings. iOS, as well as using workarounds. In this article, we'll look at all the current methods for iOS 15–17, including those that work without jailbreak and third-party applications.

It is important to understand: Apple is deliberately restricting access to Wi-Fi passwords for security purposes. Therefore, some methods require additional steps, such as having Mac or a backup copy in iCloudWe have sorted the methods in descending order of convenience: from the simplest (if you have MacBook) to the most labor-intensive (via backup). We'll also tell you which Hidden iOS features allow you to bypass restrictions without jailbreaking the system..

If you are looking for a way to Android — the procedure is simpler there (the password can be found in the network settings), but on iPhone everything is different. Let's get started!

1. The MacBook method (the fastest)

If you have Mac (or MacBook), connected to the same Wi-Fi network as iPhone, is the easiest way. Apple syncs passwords between devices via iCloud Keychain, and on macOS They can be viewed in open form.

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

• 🖥️ Open on Mac application Bunch of keys (can be found via Spotlight on request "Keychain").
• 🔍 Enter the name of your Wi-Fi network in the search bar.
• 🔓 Double-click on the found entry and check the box Show password and enter your account password Mac.
• 📋 The password will be displayed in the field Show password.

This method works even if iPhone not connected to the network at the moment - the main thing is that the password is ever saved in iCloud Keychain. If Mac No, read on.

2. Through the router settings (universal method)

If you have access to router web interface, the password can be viewed regardless of the model iPhoneTo do this:

1. Connect iPhone to the Wi-Fi network whose password you need to find out.
2. Find out Router IP address:
   • Go to Settings → Wi-Fi.
   • Click on the symbol i next to the network name.
   • Remember the address in the line Router (usually it is 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).

Open Safari and enter this address in the address bar.

Enter your router login and password (often by default) admin/admin or indicated on the device sticker).

Go to the section Wireless (or Wi-Fi, Wireless network) and find the field Password/Password.

⚠️ Attention: If you have never changed the login/password of the router, and the sticker with the factory data is lost, you may need resetting the router to factory settings (button Reset on the back panel). This will disconnect all users from the network!

What should you do if you don't know your router password?

If you haven't changed your default login details, try these combinations:

- admin / admin

- admin / password

- admin / (empty field)

- user / user

For routers TP-Link sometimes it works admin / admin, For ASUS — admin / (serial number)If nothing works, the only option left is a factory reset (but then you'll have to set up Wi-Fi again).

3. Using an iTunes backup (advanced)

This method is suitable if you have backup iPhone V iTunes (on Windows or Mac), created before you forgot your password. Wi-Fi passwords are stored encrypted, but they can be retrieved using third-party utilities.

Procedure:

1. Connect iPhone to your computer and create a new backup in iTunes (Necessarily encrypted!).
2. Download a program to extract data from backups, for example:
   • iExplorer (paid, but with a trial version).
   • iBackup Viewer (free for macOS).
   • Elcomsoft Phone Breaker (paid, for Windows/macOS).

Open the backup in the program and find the section Wi-Fi or Keychain.

Export passwords in readable form.

⚠️ Attention: Free programs may not show passwords in cleartext, only their hashes. Decryption will require paid software. Also keep in mind that Apple may block such utilities through security updates.

Create a fresh encrypted backup in iTunes|Download a backup reader (e.g., iExplorer)|Make sure your iPhone is unlocked when connected to your PC|Check that the backup contains data for the desired period-->

4. Via the Share Password feature (iOS 11 and later)

If there is another device nearby with the same account Apple ID (For example, iPad or Mac), you can use the function Share passwordIt works like this:

1. Unlock both devices and make sure they are connected to the same network Apple ID.
2. On the second device (iPad/Mac) try connecting to the desired Wi-Fi network.
3. On iPhone a pop-up window will appear with an offer Share password - click Send.
4. The password will be automatically entered on the second device and you will be able to see it (on Mac - through A bunch of keys, as in the first method).

This method does not show the password directly on iPhone, but allows you to extract it indirectly. It only works if both devices are connected to the same device. Family group or tied to one Apple ID.

5. Reset network settings (last resort)

If none of the methods worked, there remains reset network settings on iPhoneThis will delete all saved Wi-Fi passwords, but will allow you to reconnect to the router and set a new password:

1. Go to Settings → General → Transfer or reset iPhone.
2. Select Reset → Reset network settings.
3. Confirm the action (you will need to enter a passcode) iPhone).
4. After rebooting, connect to the Wi-Fi network and enter the new password (you can find it on the router sticker or in the web interface, as in the second method).

⚠️ Attention: This method deletes all saved Wi-Fi networks, and also resets the settings VPN, APN And BluetoothUse it only as a last resort!

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The table below compares all methods by complexity, requirements, and limitations:

Method	Required	Complexity	Works without jailbreak	Shows the password directly
Through MacBook (Bunch of keys)	Mac + iCloud Keychain	⭐ (simple)	Yes	Yes
Router web interface	Accessing router settings	⭐⭐	Yes	Yes
Backup iTunes	Computer + software for reading backups	⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Yes (with paid software)
Share password	Second device Apple with the same Apple ID	⭐⭐	Yes	No (indirectly)
Reset network settings	—	⭐	Yes	No (requires reconnection)

If you have Mac, start with the first method—it's the most reliable. If not, try the router's web interface. Backing up and resetting the settings are last resorts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Yes, but only if you have access to router web interface (via browser) or a second device Apple for the function Share passwordNo additional devices or software required It's impossible to view the password directly on an iPhone. - this is a security limitation iOS.

Does the backup method work on iOS 17?
Yes, but with some reservations:
• Passwords are still stored in an encrypted copy, but Apple strengthen protection with each new version iOS.
• Free programs (eg iBackup Viewer) may not show passwords in a readable form - you will need paid software like Elcomsoft Phone Breaker.
• If the backup was created on iOS 17, the chances of success are higher than with copies from older versions.

What should I do if I forgot my router password?

There are two options:

1. Resetting the router to factory settings (button Reset on the back panel). After this, the network will be named by default (for example, TP-Link_1234), and the password can be found on the device sticker.
2. Contact your providerSome operators (eg. Rostelecom or Beeline) can reset your password remotely or prompt you for it over the phone (you will need to confirm your personal information).

⚠️ Resetting the router will disconnect all users from the network, and it will have to be configured again!

Is it possible to find out someone else's Wi-Fi password using an iPhone?

No, unless you are connected to that network. iOS doesn't save passwords from networks to which yours was not connected iPhoneThe only legal way is to ask the network owner for the password. All other methods (like hacking) illegal and may entail liability under Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“Unauthorized access to computer information”).

Why isn't the "Share Password" feature working?

Please check the following conditions:

• Both devices must be unlocked.
• Bluetooth And Wi-Fi must be enabled on both devices.
• Devices must use one and the same Apple ID (or be in one Family group).
• On iPhone must be enabled iCloud Keychain (Settings → [your name] → iCloud → Passwords & Keys).
• The device from which you share the password must be connected to this Wi-Fi network.