On iOS 16 or later, you can see saved Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone by opening Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit and authenticating with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. The list shows networks you previously joined. On iOS 18 or later, you can also browse saved networks in Passwords > Wi-Fi.
The short version
- Saved network list: On iOS 16 or later, open Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit and authenticate.
- Passwords app: On iOS 18 or later, open Passwords, authenticate, then tap Wi-Fi.
- Saved password: In the Settings list, tap a protected network’s Info button, then tap Password.
- Automatic connections: Turn off Auto-Join in a network’s settings to keep its saved details without joining automatically.
| Place or option | What it provides | Requirements or limits |
|---|---|---|
| Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit | Previously joined networks | iOS 16 or later |
| Passwords > Wi-Fi | Saved networks and passwords | iOS 18 or later |
| Connected network’s Info button | Active network details and password | iOS 16 or later; one network |
| Show Network QR Code or Copy Password | A connection QR code or copied password | iOS 18 or later Passwords app; on iOS 18 the copy button is labeled Copy |
| Siri | An entry point to Passwords | Siri enabled and Passwords installed; select Wi-Fi yourself |
| Control Center | Connected network’s name | iOS 27; active connection only |
| iCloud Keychain | Synchronization across approved devices | Same Apple Account and two-factor authentication |
| Mac Passwords app | Synced saved network information | macOS Sequoia 15 or later with iCloud Keychain enabled on both devices |
| Mac network settings | Known networks and copied passwords | macOS 13 or later; network saved on the Mac |
| Keychain Access on Mac | An existing network credential | Credential must exist in the selected keychain |
| VPN & Device Management | Installed configuration profiles | Management context, not a complete personal network list |
| Auto-Join or Forget This Network | Automatic connection control or removal | Current iPhone software; management may restrict controls |
Find previously joined networks in Settings
Open Settings, tap Wi-Fi, then tap Edit. Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to open the saved-network list. To inspect a protected network, tap its Info button (ⓘ), then tap Password to reveal the saved password.
On iOS 16 and iOS 17, use this Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit route. It remains available on newer versions, alongside the Passwords app.
Browse saved networks in Passwords
On iOS 18 or later, open Passwords and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. Tap Wi-Fi to see saved networks, then select a network. Tap Password to reveal its password.
When you find saved passwords on your iPhone through this app, choose Wi-Fi for network credentials. If you use iOS 16 or iOS 17, open Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit instead.
Check the network you are connected to
On iOS 16 or later, open Settings > Wi-Fi and find the connected network. Tap its Info button (ⓘ), then tap Password. Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to reveal it.
This route shows details for your active connection. If you need a different saved network, return to the Wi-Fi screen and tap Edit to browse previously joined networks.
Copy a password or display a network QR code
In the iOS 27 Passwords app, open Wi-Fi and select a saved network. Tap Password, then tap Copy Password to copy its saved password.
For a connection QR code, tap Show Network QR Code in the saved network’s details. You can then scan the network QR code from the device you want to connect.
Set up and view synced networks on a Mac
A Mac with the Passwords app, introduced in macOS Sequoia 15, can show saved Wi-Fi information synced through iCloud Keychain. Both devices must use the same Apple Account with iCloud Keychain enabled, and setup requires two-factor authentication. This view shows synced information rather than a list exclusive to your iPhone.
On an iPhone running current software, open Settings, tap your name, then tap iCloud. In the Saved to iCloud section, open the passwords setting and turn on Sync this iPhone. Authenticate if requested.
On a Mac running current software, open the Apple menu > System Settings, select your name, then open iCloud > Passwords. Turn on Sync this Mac, then click Done.
Open the Mac Passwords app and click Wi-Fi in the sidebar. If the sidebar is hidden, click the Sidebar button first. Select a network, then hold the pointer over the dots beside Password to reveal it. Click the dots to copy it.
Control automatic connections or forget a network
On current iPhone software, open Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit and authenticate if requested. Tap the network’s More Info button (ⓘ). To retain its saved details but stop automatic connections, turn off Auto-Join.
Forgetting a network removes its saved details from your iPhone and from other devices using the same Apple Account with iCloud Keychain. To remove it, tap Forget This Network, then tap Forget. If you only want to stop automatic connections, keep the network saved and turn off Auto-Join.
Check restrictions on a managed iPhone
Some managed networks or supervised iPhones restrict the controls for automatic joining or forgetting a network. If those controls are restricted on your work or school phone, consult the organization managing it for details about its configured networks.
To see installed configuration profiles on a current iPhone, open Settings > General > VPN & Device Management. This gives you management context, rather than a complete personal saved-network list or guaranteed access to readable Wi-Fi passwords.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Siri help open the saved Wi-Fi list?
With Siri enabled and the Passwords app on your iPhone, activate Siri and say Show me my passwords. Authenticate if prompted, then navigate to the category screen in Passwords, tap Wi-Fi, and select a network. The spoken request opens your passwords; you select the network category yourself.
How can you see the connected network in Control Center?
On iOS 27, open Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner on a Face ID iPhone or iPhone Duo, or up from the bottom on iPhone SE. Touch and hold the Wi-Fi control to see the connected network’s name. This identifies the active connection rather than displaying the complete saved-network list.
How do you find a saved password in a Mac’s network settings?
On macOS 13 or later, open the Apple menu > System Settings > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced. Locate a known network, click its More button, then choose Copy Password. Paste the password to view it. This works when the network is saved on the Mac and shows the Mac’s known networks rather than directly inspecting your iPhone.
How do you reveal an existing network credential in Keychain Access?
When the relevant credential exists in a Mac keychain, find Keychain Access using Spotlight and press Return. Select the keychain containing the credential, click Passwords, and double-click the item. Select Show password, enter the keychain password, then click Allow. This reveals the stored item without guaranteeing access to every network saved on your iPhone.