To share Wi-Fi, there are a few common and easy methods depending on your device type:
- On iPhone (to other Apple devices): Make sure both devices have the latest software, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on, Personal Hotspot is off, and both have each other's email saved in contacts. When the other device tries to join the Wi-Fi, you will get a pop-up on your iPhone to "Share Password." Tap it and the other device connects instantly.
- On iPhone (to any device including Android): Create a QR code for your Wi-Fi network from the Passwords app or Wi-Fi settings. The other person scans this code with their device camera and connects automatically.
- On Android: Go to Wi-Fi settings, tap the gear icon next to the connected network and choose "Share." A QR code will be generated. The other person scans this code to connect. You can also use Nearby Share on Android 12 or later to share Wi-Fi passwords wirelessly with nearby devices.
- On Windows 11: Wi-Fi password sharing is supported via a QR code accessed through Wi-Fi network properties.
Overall, using QR codes for sharing Wi-Fi is highly versatile across different devices, while direct sharing is seamless within iOS or Android ecosystems when supported. These are the main practical steps. Would more detailed, device-specific instructions be helpful? Or instructions for a particular device?
