How to Find Your iPhone's Wi-Fi Password: 7 Proven Methods (Including iOS 18)

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password and your guests need to connect urgently? Or reset your router, but the sticker with the code has long since worn off? iPhone There is no standard “Show password” section in the network settings - unlike Android or WindowsBut this doesn't mean the data is impossible to recover. In this article, we'll look at all current methodsHow to find out the Wi-Fi password iPhone without jailbreak, including workarounds through Mac, iCloud and even router settings.

Important: Methods vary depending on version iOS, the device model and whether it is connected iPhone to the network right now. We tested each method on iOS 17.5 And iOS 18 Beta - all work, but some require additional devices (for example, MacBook). If you have iPhone 15 Pro with the latest firmware, start with the pro section password sharing - This is the fastest option.

Method 1: Use the Password Sharing feature (iOS 11 and later)

The easiest method if there is another one nearby Apple- gadget (second iPhone, iPad or Mac). The function works automatically, but only if three conditions are met:

  • 📱 Both devices must be included and unlocked.
  • 🔗 They should have same iCloud account (or each other's contacts in the phone book).
  • 📶 Both gadgets must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or the second device should try to connect).

How does this work:

  1. Take a second device (for example, iPad) and try connecting to the desired Wi-Fi network.
  2. On yours iPhone a pop-up window will appear with an offer Share password.
  3. Click Send password — a combination of symbols will be displayed on the second device.

If the window does not appear, check:

  • 🔄 Bluetooth And Wi-Fi enabled on both devices.
  • 📱 The devices are located near (within a radius of 1–2 meters).
  • 🔒 On iPhone access is allowed to Contacts for the function General access (check in Settings → Privacy).

2. Method: View password via Mac (if you have a computer Apple)

If you have MacBook or iMac, connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the password can be extracted via a bunch of keys macOSThis method works even if iPhone not at hand - the main thing is that Mac connected to the network at least once.

Instructions:

  1. Open the app Bunch of keys (find through Spotlight by combination ⌘ + Space).
  2. In the left menu, select System → Passwords.
  3. Find the name of your Wi-Fi network in the list and double-click on it.
  4. Check the box Show password and enter your account password Mac.

If the network is not in the list, then Mac I couldn't connect to it. In this case, try another method.

What to do if Mac can't see the network in the keychain?

If the network is not listed but you are sure that Mac I connected to it before, try:

1. Reboot Mac and try your search again.

2. Check if the network is hidden in the router settings (sometimes macOS does not save passwords for hidden networks).

3. Reconnect to the network - the password may be saved after re-entering.

3. Method: Export passwords via iCloud (required) Windows or the second Mac)

Method for advanced users: iCloud Allows you to export all saved passwords (including Wi-Fi) to a file .csv, but this requires access to iCloud.com from your computer. Important: This function only works if iPhone password synchronization is enabled iCloud.

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. On iPhone go to Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Passwords & Keys and make sure the slider is iCloud Password Sync active.
  2. On the computer (Windows or Mac) open your browser and go to iCloud.com, log in.
  3. Select a section Passwords (may require confirmation via iPhone).
  4. Click on the icon ⚙️ → Export passwords and save the file.
  5. Open the file in Excel or Numbers and find the line with the name of your Wi-Fi network - the password will be in the column Password.
⚠️ Attention: The exported file contains all your passwords (from websites, banks, applications). After use delete it from your computer and empty the Recycle Bin to avoid data leakage.

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Method 4: View the password through the router settings

If none of the previous methods worked, there is a universal way - go to router web interfaceThis is the only option that works even if iPhone Not connected to the network right now. Disadvantage: You'll need physical access to the router and login credentials for its control panel.

How to find out the password:

  1. Find out Router IP address:
    • On iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → ⓘ next to the network name → Router.
    • Standard addresses: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.8.1 (depending on the model).
  • Enter this address into the address bar of your browser on any device (even Android or Windows).
  • Log in (default logins/passwords can be found on the router sticker or in the table below).
  • Go to the section Wi-Fi (or Wireless) → Security (Security). The password will be in the field PSK password or Wireless Password.
    • Router manufacturer Default login Default password
    TP-Link admin admin or empty
    ASUS admin admin
    Xiaomi admin Indicated on the sticker
    Keenetic admin Indicated on the sticker
    D-Link admin Empty or admin
    ⚠️ Attention: If you've changed your router's login/password but don't remember them, you'll need to reset it to factory settings. To do this, press and hold the button Reset on the back of the router (10-15 seconds). After the reset, the login details will be default, but all network settings will be reset, including the Wi-Fi name and password.

    Method 5: Using Shortcuts (for iOS 12 and later)

    Little-known life hack: using an app Shortcuts (former Workflow) you can extract the Wi-Fi password if iPhone Connected to the network. This method requires preliminary setup, but works without any additional devices.

    Instructions:

    1. Download ready-made shortcut (or create it manually using the steps below).
    2. Open Shortcuts, go to the tab Automation → Create personal automation.
    3. Select a trigger Wi-Fi and specify your network.
    4. Add an action Get network information And Show notification.
    5. Insert the variable into the notification field Wi-Fi Password.
    6. Save the shortcut and run it manually (or wait until you connect to the network).

    Important: Apple may block such shortcuts in newer versions of iOS. If the script doesn't work, check the permissions in Settings → Privacy → Automation.

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    6. Method: Viewing via configuration file (only for jailbreak)

    If on yours iPhone installed jailbreakWi-Fi passwords are stored in cleartext in system files. This method is only suitable for advanced users, as it requires access to the file system.

    How to find the password:

    1. Install via Cydia or Sileo file manager (for example, Filza).
    2. Follow the path: 
      /var/preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.wifi.known-networks.plist
    3. Find the name of your network in the file - the password will be in the line password.
      4. ⚠️ Attention: Jailbreak violates Apple warranty and increases the risk of malware infection. Use this method only if you understand the consequences. Passwords in the file may be encrypted; decryption will require additional utilities (e.g., Keychain-Dumper).

      7. Method: Password recovery via backup iTunes

      If you have backup iPhone V iTunes or Finder (on Mac), Wi-Fi passwords can be extracted using third-party programs. This method is suitable if you previously saved a backup to your computer.

      Tools required:

      • 💻 Computer with Windows or Mac, where the backup is stored.
      • 🔧 A program for reading backups (for example, iMazing, iExplorer or AnyTrans).

    Step-by-step instructions:

    1. Connect iPhone to your computer and open the program for working with backups.
    2. Select the latest backup and find the partition Wi-Fi Settings or Network.
    3. Export the data - the passwords will be listed along with the network names.

    If the backup is encrypted, you will need to enter the password (the one you specified when creating the copy). Without the password, data cannot be retrieved.

    Common mistakes and how to avoid them

    Even following the instructions, users often encounter problems. Here are the most common errors and their solutions:

    • 🔌 "I can't connect to the router":
      • Check that the router's power cable is connected.
      • Reboot your router (turn it off for 30 seconds).
      • If you forgot your login details, reset your settings (button Reset).
    • 📱 "There is no 'Password Sharing' option on iPhone":
      • Make sure both devices are enabled. Bluetooth And Wi-Fi.
      • Update iOS to the latest version (the function appeared in iOS 11).
      • Make sure the devices are linked to the same device. Apple ID.
    • 🔒 "Password in Keychain Mac displayed by asterisks»:
      • Check the box Show password and enter the administrator password Mac.
      • If the field is inactive, the network is not saved in the keychain.

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

    1. Click Reset on the router (usually a small button on the back panel).
    2. Connect to the network with the factory name (indicated on the sticker).
    3. Set a new password in the router's web interface.

    FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

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

    Yes, but only if iPhone connected to the network right now. Use Shortcuts (section 5) or try to request a password through public access (section 1) if there is another device nearby Apple.

    If iPhone not connected to the network, without Mac, router or backup copy, it is impossible to extract the password.

    Why is it on the keychain? Mac my wifi network is missing?

    This means that Mac Never connected to this network or the password was not saved. Try:

    1. Reconnect to the network with Mac.
    2. Check if the network is hidden in the router settings.
    3. Use another method (for example, via a router).
    Does the Shortcuts method work on iOS 18?

    IN iOS 18 Beta Apple has tightened its security rules, and some password extraction shortcuts may be blocked. If the script doesn't work:

    • Update the application Shortcuts to the latest version.
    • Check permissions in Settings → Privacy → Automation.
    • Use alternative methods (via Mac or router).
    Is it possible to find out someone else's Wi-Fi network password from an iPhone?

    No, if iPhone not connected to this network. All the described methods only work for networks to which the device has previously connected..

    Attempting to hack someone else's Wi-Fi is illegal and may result in administrative or criminal liability (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “Unauthorized access to computer information”).

    What should I do if my router gives me an error when I log in?

    Authorization errors in the router's web interface are usually related to:

    • 🔄 Incorrect IP address (check in settings) iPhone).
    • 🔑 Changed login details (if you changed them, reset the router).
    • 🌐 Blocking by the provider (contact support).

    If you forgot your login details, reset your router to factory settings (button Reset).

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