What to Know

• Add your Apple ID/Apple Account to contacts on both iPhone and Mac. 
• Move the devices close to each other and tap Share when joining the networkon your iPhone. 
• It's also possible to share with a physical cable viaSystem Preferences>Sharing>Internet Sharingon your Mac.

This article teaches you how to share a Wi-Fi network password from your Mac to an iPhone.It also looks at solutions to fix common issues surrounding doing so.

How Do I Transfer Password From Mac to iPhone?

Sharing your Wi-Fi password from your Mac to your iPhone is far simpler than having to remember the password.Here's how to do it.

Make sure your Mac is already connected to the Wi-Fi network in question before following the steps and that you have the other person's Apple Account in your contacts list.

1. Move the iPhone close to your Mac.
   

2. On your iPhone, tapSettings.
   

3. TapWi-Fi.
   

4. Tap the network you wish to join.

   

5. On your Mac, click the Wi-Fi password dialog that appears.
   

   

6. ClickShare.
   

   

7. The password is now shared to your iPhone. 
   

Can I Share a Wi-Fi Password From My Mac to My Phone?

You can share a password from your Mac to your phone, but first, there are some things to consider. Here's a look at what you need to know.

• You can only share your password with an iOS device. It's possible to share a password from your Mac to your iPhone or iPad, but not when using an Android device.
• You need to have the Apple Account saved to contacts.Wi-Fi password sharing is done via the contacts listed on your phone. Make sure you have the Apple Account of both devices saved as a contact on each device. 
• You need to be physically close.You need to have both devices nearby to transfer the password. You can't do it remotely. 
  

How Do I Share Wi-Fi From Mac to iPhone?

If you have a USB cable, you can also share your Mac's Wi-Fi connection with your iPhone through a more physical method. It can be helpful if you're visiting somewhere with restricted Wi-Fi, such as a hotel, or previous methods have failed. Here's what to do.

1. On your Mac, click the Apple icon.

   

2. ClickSystem Preferences.
   

   

3. ClickSharing.

   

4. ClickInternet Sharing.
   

   

5. Click the iPhone USB port.
   

   

6. Plug your iPhone into the USB socket of your Mac to share the connection.
   

How Do I Get Wi-Fi From My Mac to My Phone?

Another method is to use Bluetooth to connect your Mac's Wi-Fi to your phone. Here's what to do.

Again, this method only works with iPhones and iPads. Make sure both devices have Bluetooth switched on. 

1. On your iPhone, tapPersonal Hotspot.
   

   

2. On your Mac, click the Apple icon.
   

   

3. ClickSystem Preferences.

   

4. ClickBluetooth.
   

   

5. ClickConnectnext to your iPhone name.
   

   

6. Check the numbers match and tapPair on your iPhone. 
   

7. You should now be connected. 
   

• How do I share the Wi-Fi password from iPhone to Mac?

  To share a Wi-Fi password from iPhone to Mac, connect your iPhone to the network you want to share. Next, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar on your Mac and select the same Wi-Fi network. From the Wi-Fi Password pop-up on your iPhone, tap Share Password > Doneto share the password and connect your Mac.

• How do I share the Wi-Fi password from iPhone to iPhone?

  Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both iPhones and place them close to each other. Connect to Wi-Fi on the primary device and choose the same network on the other iPhone fromSettings>Wi-Fi. When the sharing message appears on the main iPhone, tapShare Passwordto share the Wi-Fi password with the other iPhone > and selectDoneto finish.

• How do I AirDrop a Wi-Fi password from Mac to iPhone?

  You can't AirDrop a Wi-Fi password between your Mac and other Apple devices. However, you can share website passwords you've saved in your iCloud Keychain using AirDrop through Safari. From the browser menu, selectSafari > Preferences > Passwords> control-click the website password > chooseShare with AirDrop> find the contact to send the password to > and chooseDone.