Life was going on as usual, then suddenly a new colleague walked over and asked, “Hey, what’s the company WiFi password?” If you don’t remember it off the top of your head, you’d normally have to go ask someone else, which wastes time and honestly doesn’t look great. This guide will show you how to see WiFi passwords on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac in just a few taps, plus a few extra tricks for 2024 and 2025 that make the whole process even easier.
How to see WiFi passwords on iPhone and iPad
iOS devices have nearly the same interface, so the steps for iPhone and iPad are basically identical.
Note that you must be on iOS 16 or later to see WiFi passwords on your iPhone or iPad (notice from Apple). If you are still on iOS 15 or below, please upgrade first.
| iOS | 16 and up |
| Connected WiFi | See via Settings |
| macOS | All versions |
See the connected WiFi password
No extra app needed. Go to Settings > WiFi > tap the “i” icon next to your connected WiFi network > tap the password field to reveal and copy the WiFi password on your iPhone or iPad.
See all previously connected WiFi passwords
You can also see passwords for every WiFi network your iPhone has ever connected to. This is handy when you are not currently connected to a network but still need to share its password with someone.
On the WiFi settings page, go to Edit > tap the “i” icon next to the network you want > tap the password field to copy it.
Share WiFi via QR code on iPhone (iOS 16 and later)
Here is a neat trick many people do not know about. Instead of reading out a long WiFi password letter by letter, you can share it as a QR code directly from your iPhone.
Go to Settings > WiFi > tap the “i” icon next to your connected network. You will see a QR code icon near the top of the screen. Tap it to display the full QR code. The other person can then open their camera app and scan it to connect instantly, no typing required.
This works for anyone scanning with an iPhone, Android, or any device with a camera app that supports QR code scanning (which is basically everything in 2025). It is by far the fastest way to get someone connected to your WiFi without any awkward password spelling.
How to see WiFi passwords on Mac
If you are already on your Mac, you do not need to grab your phone. There are two ways to do this depending on which version of macOS you are running.
The new way: System Settings (macOS Ventura and later)
Starting with macOS Ventura, Apple made it much easier to see WiFi passwords directly from System Settings, similar to how it works on iPhone.
Go to System Settings > WiFi > click the “i” icon or Details button next to your connected network. You will see a password field. Click it and enter your Mac login password when prompted. The WiFi password will appear right there.
This is the quickest method if you are on macOS Ventura, Sonoma, or Sequoia. No need to open any extra app.
The classic way: Keychain Access (all macOS versions)
If you are on an older version of macOS, or if you need to look up a password for a network you are not currently connected to, Keychain Access is the way to go.
Step 1: Open Keychain Access. Press Command + Space to open Spotlight, then type “Keychain Access” and hit Enter. This is the fastest way to find it.
Step 2: Type the WiFi network name in the search bar. Once you see it in the results, right-click on the network name and select Copy Password.
When Keychain Access asks for a password, enter your Mac login password.
iCloud Keychain: your passwords synced across all Apple devices
If you use iCloud Keychain, your WiFi passwords are automatically synced across all your Apple devices signed into the same Apple ID. This means if your iPhone saved a WiFi password at home, your Mac will already have it too, and vice versa.
To make sure iCloud Keychain is enabled, go to Settings > your Apple ID > iCloud > Passwords and Keychain > and toggle it on. On Mac, go to System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Passwords and Keychain.
This is one of those “set it and forget it” features that quietly makes your life easier. You will never need to manually transfer passwords between your Apple devices again.
What if the password does not show up?
Sometimes things do not go as expected. Here are a few situations where you might run into trouble and what to do about them.
The password field is greyed out on iPhone. Make sure you are on iOS 16 or later. If you are on an older iOS version, this feature simply does not exist. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to upgrade.
Face ID or Touch ID keeps failing when trying to reveal the password. The system requires biometric authentication or your passcode to show the password. If Face ID or Touch ID fails, you will be prompted to enter your device passcode instead. Just enter it and the password will appear.
The WiFi network does not appear in Keychain Access on Mac. This can happen if the password was saved on your iPhone but iCloud Keychain is not enabled, so it has not synced to your Mac. Enable iCloud Keychain on both devices and wait a few minutes for the sync to complete.
Keychain Access asks for a password but the Mac password does not work. Double-check that you are entering the correct login password for your Mac user account, not your Apple ID password. These are two different things. If you recently changed your Mac password, try the new one.
A quick note on security
Since you can now easily view any saved WiFi password, it is worth thinking about when to share them and when not to. Your home WiFi password is essentially the key to your entire local network, including any smart home devices, NAS drives, or printers connected to it.
A good habit is to use a separate guest network for visitors. Most modern routers have a guest WiFi option that gives internet access without exposing your main network. You can share the guest network password freely without worrying about anyone accessing your personal devices.
For work networks, always check your company’s policy before sharing passwords with people outside the organization, even if it seems harmless.
Conclusion
Back to the colleague from the beginning of the article. If you already know how to see WiFi passwords on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can answer in 2 to 3 taps and look like you have everything under control. And if someone new joins the team next week, just show them the QR code trick and they will be amazed. Hope this helps, have a great day!
I was puzzled not finding the “exclamation mark” to click on (“click the exclamation button on the WiFi”). Then I realizad you probably mean what seems to be the letter “i” (information).
Thanks for the advice
Yes, thank you!. I will update the post.