Discover how you can easily share your WIFI network from your Mac to your iPhone with this simple guide. With the Share Your WIFI feature, you can effortlessly send your WIFI password to another iOS 11 or later smartphone or a Mac running macOS High Sierra or later. Keep reading to learn how this feature works and how to enable it.
How to Enable WIFI Sharing Between Mac and iPhone
If you want to share your WIFI password from your Mac to your iPhone, or vice versa, make sure you meet the following requirements:
- Both devices must have WIFI and Bluetooth turned on.
- The personal hotspot feature should be disabled on both devices.
- Make sure both devices are within WIFI and Bluetooth range of each other.
- Your Apple ID needs to be stored in the Contacts app on the other device.
- This feature is available on devices running macOS High Sierra or later and iOS 11 or later.
Before proceeding, check the software version on your Mac by following these steps:
- Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
- Choose Software Update.
- If an update is available, install it to ensure you have the latest software version.
To check the software version on your iPhone or iPad, do the following:
- Go to Settings on the home screen.
- Select General.
- Tap on About to view the current software version.
If there are any available updates, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update to install them.
Once you’ve ensured both devices have the required software versions, you can start sharing your WIFI password:
- Make sure your Mac is connected to the WIFI network and has Bluetooth and WIFI turned on.
- On the other person’s device (iPhone), select the WIFI network you want to connect to.
- When prompted, tap on the Share Password option displayed on your Mac.
- Lastly, press Done.
With the WIFI password sharing feature enabled, you can now connect to the WIFI network without entering the password.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I share my WIFI password from my iPhone to my Mac?
No, the WIFI password sharing feature only works from a Mac to an iPhone or vice versa. It does not support sharing WIFI passwords between an iPhone and a Mac.
2. What if the WIFI password sharing option is not available on my Mac?
If you have a Mac running an older version of macOS that does not support the WIFI password sharing feature, you won’t find the option to share the password. In this case, you can manually enter the password on the other device to connect to the WIFI network.
