To retrieve a saved Wi-Fi password on iPad, open Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the connected network’s Info button, tap Password, and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. This method works on iPadOS 16.1 and later. On iPadOS 18 and later, you can also view and copy saved network passwords in the Passwords app.
The short version
- Connected network: Open its details in Settings > Wi-Fi, tap Password, and authenticate.
- Previously joined network: Tap Edit in Wi-Fi settings to find networks your iPad still remembers.
- Copy a password: On iPadOS 18 and later, select the network in Passwords > Wi-Fi and tap Copy Password.
- Another device needs access: Share the connection with a nearby compatible Apple device or display a network QR code.
| Method | What you need | What it provides |
|---|---|---|
| Connected network in Settings | iPadOS 16.1 or later | The connected network’s saved password |
| Saved networks through Edit | iPadOS 16.1 or later and a saved network | A previously joined network’s password |
| Passwords app | iPadOS 18 or later | A password you can view or copy |
| Siri | A Siri-enabled iPad with Passwords | A way to open saved passwords |
| Network QR code | Passwords with the QR code control | A code another device can scan to join |
| Nearby Apple device sharing | Compatible devices meeting the sharing requirements | A connection without displaying the password |
| iCloud Keychain | Approved Apple devices and two-factor authentication | Saved credentials synced between devices |
| Another iPhone or iPad | A saved or synced network on a supported version | The password through Settings or Passwords |
| Mac Passwords app | macOS Sequoia 15 or later and a saved or synced network | A password you can reveal or copy |
| Mac System Settings | macOS Ventura 13 or later and a known network | A password you can copy |
| Mac Keychain Access | An accessible password item for the network | The stored password |
| Windows 11 Settings | A saved network and the documented Show control | The PC’s saved password |
| TP-Link router administration page | A supported interface and administrator credentials | The router’s wireless password |
| Google Home | A Google Wifi or Nest Wifi network you manage | The main or guest network password |
| Xfinity app | A rented Gateway and an eligible Xfinity ID | The network password |
| Xfinity X1 remote | An X1 TV Box and associated rented Gateway | Network details on the television |
| Xfinity Voice Remote | A supported X1 setup and rented Gateway | Displayed Wi-Fi details |
| Router label or installation records | Records containing the current password | The network name and password |
| Network owner, staff, installer, or provider | Someone responsible for the network | Current connection details |
| Organization administrator | A managed device with sharing restrictions | A permitted way to connect |
Reveal a password in Settings
On an iPad running iPadOS 16.1 or later, open Settings and tap Wi-Fi. Find the network you are connected to, then tap its Info button. Tap Password and use Face ID, Touch ID, or your iPad passcode to reveal the saved password.
For a previously joined network, open Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. Tap the Info button beside the saved network displaying a lock icon, then tap Password. This also works on iPadOS 16.1 and later, including versions before the Passwords app.
The network must remain saved, but you do not need to connect to it first. If it is no longer saved on your iPad, check another device that remembers it or get the current password from the router or network owner.
View or copy a password in the Passwords app
With iPadOS 18 or later, open Passwords and authenticate. Tap Wi-Fi; if that category is hidden, tap the Sidebar button to reach it. Select the network, then tap Password to reveal it.
Tap Copy Password when you need to copy the saved password. The app includes both connected and previously saved networks, so you can use the same route for either.
On a Siri-enabled iPad with Passwords, you can also activate Siri and say Show me my passwords. Authenticate as requested, then continue in Passwords > Wi-Fi, select the network, and tap Password.
Share the connection with another device
On an iPad whose Passwords app includes the QR code control, open Passwords, authenticate, and select Wi-Fi. Choose the network and tap Show Network QR Code. Another device can scan that code to join without someone typing the password.
You can also share a connection with a nearby compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac running current software. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices, and turn off Personal Hotspot. Each person must be signed into an Apple Account and have the other person’s Apple Account email address or phone number saved in Contacts.
Keep the devices nearby, with the sharing iPad unlocked and connected to the network. On the receiving device, select that network in its Wi-Fi settings. When the prompt appears on the sharing iPad, tap Share Password, then tap Done.
Nearby sharing transfers the credentials so the other device can join; it does not itself display the password. If you need to read the characters, use the Password control in Settings or Passwords.
Check another iPhone or iPad
Another iPhone or iPad can reveal its saved or synced copy of the same network password. On an iPhone with iOS 16 or later, or an iPad with iPadOS 16.1 or later, open Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit and authenticate. Tap the network’s Info button, then tap Password. With iOS or iPadOS 18 or later, you can instead open Passwords, authenticate, select Wi-Fi, choose the network, and tap Password.
To make saved credentials available across your approved Apple devices, use iCloud Keychain with two-factor authentication. On your iPad, open Settings, tap your name, then tap iCloud. Open the password syncing setting for Saved to iCloud, turn on Sync this iPad, and follow the onscreen instructions. On iPadOS 17 or earlier, tap Passwords and Keychain instead, then turn on iCloud Keychain.
Use the same Apple Account on your other approved Apple device and enable password syncing there too. You can then view the network through that device’s Passwords or Wi-Fi interface.
Find the saved password on a Mac
On a Mac running macOS Sequoia 15 or later, open Passwords and unlock it. Click Wi-Fi in the sidebar and select a network saved locally or available through iCloud Keychain. Hold the pointer over the dots beside Password to reveal it, or click the dots to copy it.
On macOS Ventura 13 or later, you can also copy a known network’s password through the Apple menu > System Settings > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced. Click the More button beside the network, then choose Copy Password. Paste it into a text field to read it, or use Universal Clipboard to paste it on your iPad when available.
If the network’s password item is accessible in Keychain Access, find Keychain Access using Spotlight and press Return. Select the keychain containing the network item, click Passwords, and double-click the item. Select Show password, enter the keychain password, then click Allow.
Find the same network on a Windows PC
On a current Windows 11 PC that knows the network and has the documented Show control, open Settings > Network & internet > Properties. Beside Wi-Fi network password, select Show. This retrieves the PC’s saved copy of the password.
For another saved network on Windows 11, open Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks. Select the network, then select Show beside Wi-Fi network password.
Read the password from the router or Google Home
Check the router’s label, documentation, or the installer’s information sheet. Look for the network name or SSID and its password or network key, and match the network name before using the password. These records work when the listed password is still the network’s current password.
For a TP-Link router with the documented browser interface, stay connected to the router, open Safari, and visit tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1. Sign in with the router administrator credentials. Depending on the model and firmware, open Wireless > Wireless Settings or Basic > Wireless to read the wireless password. Other router brands use different addresses and menus.
For a Google Nest Wifi or Google Wifi network, open Google Home using the account that manages the network. Tap Home > Wifi > Share password. If your English-UK interface shows Favourites instead of Home, start there.
Swipe left to check the guest network password. Tap Copy, Message, or Email if you need to copy or send it.
Find an Xfinity Gateway password
For a rented Xfinity Gateway, you can read the password in the Xfinity app with a Primary, Manager, or Member Xfinity ID. Xfinity directs tablet users to its smartphone app. Sign in only through Xfinity’s own app or website, and never share a code, password, or remote access with someone who contacts you.
Sign in to the Xfinity app, then select WiFi > WiFi details > Edit WiFi settings. Read the value under WiFi password.
If you have an Xfinity X1 TV Box with the associated rented Gateway, press xfinity on the remote. Press right arrow to reach the gear icon, then press down arrow and choose Help. Press right arrow and choose the WiFi tile under Tools. Read the network name and password on the television.
With a supported Xfinity X1 and Voice Remote setup using a rented Gateway, press the microphone button. Say What’s my WiFi name?, then read the displayed Wi-Fi details.
Fix missing passwords or restricted sharing
If you cannot retrieve a usable saved copy, ask the person or provider who configured the router for the current network password. At a hotel, library, or business, ask staff or check the posted connection instructions.
If an organization-managed iPad cannot share the password, contact the organization’s administrator for its permitted connection method. Apple says organizations can restrict Wi-Fi password sharing on devices or apps managed through a device management service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you view synced Wi-Fi passwords?
To read a synced network password, use the Passwords or Wi-Fi interface on an approved Apple device using the same Apple Account.
Is the router administrator password the same as the Wi-Fi password?
Router administrator credentials are separate from the Wi-Fi password. For the TP-Link browser method, you sign in with the administrator credentials before reading the wireless password.
Why does a public network ask for a sign-in page?
A public network may require a separate sign-in page instead of a network password. Ask the venue’s staff or check its posted connection instructions for the access details.
Do you need to sign in to view the password through an Xfinity X1 TV Box?
Xfinity describes the X1 TV Box method as view-only access with no login required. It applies to an X1 TV Box with the associated rented Xfinity Gateway.