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How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password on Android

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By Molly McLaughlin Molly McLaughlin Senior Editor & Content Strategist Molly K. McLaughlin has been a technology editor and writer for over a dozen years. She runs product reviews for Lifewire, overseeing the process from hands-on testing to publishing. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 9, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

Share: Settings > Network & Internet > select Wi-Fi network > gear icon > Share > verify > scan QR code.Join network: Open Camera app > line up QR code on screen > once code is read, join the network.If the camera doesn't recognize the QR code, type in the password displayed beneath it. This article explains how to quickly and easily share a Wi-Fi password from an Android 10 smartphone and later using a QR code. Older versions of Android, as well as iPhones, can receive Wi-Fi passwords using these instructions if the device supports the Easy Connect Wi-Fi standard.

How to Share a Wi-Fi Password Using a QR Code

Sharing your Wi-Fi password in Android 10 doesn't require an app; you can do it from your settings. The process for sharing is the same, whether you're sharing it with an Android or iPhone user. First, make sure you've connected your Android to the Wi-Fi network your guest wants to join. Once a device joins the network, you'll receive a notification. Go to Settings. Tap Network & internet. Tap the Wi-Fi network's name. Tap the settings gear next to the name. Tap Share. Your smartphone will ask you to verify the user is you by using your fingerprint or unlock code. Once you unlock the phone, it will generate a QR code. The password also appears under the QR code, in case a device can't read the QR code or doesn't have a camera. Repeat this process to generate a QR code every time you need to share your password. If you expect to use this feature a lot, take a screenshot of the QR code, so you don't have to regenerate it repeatedly.

How to Join a Wi-Fi Network via QR Code

If someone shares a Wi-Fi password with you using this process, connecting to the network is simple, whether you have an Android smartphone (including Samsung) or an iPhone. Open the Camera app on your Android or iPhone. Position it over the QR code on the other phone's screen. After the camera reads the code, you'll get a notification to join the network. Tap it to connect. If your camera doesn't recognize the QR code, type in the password displayed underneath it. Need to share a Wi-Fi password from an iPhone? Use Airdrop to share the password with another iOS device. You can share your Wi-Fi password to an Android using a QR code-generating app. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Find a Wi-Fi Password on an iPhone How to Change Your Wi-Fi Password How to Scan a QR Code on iPhone or Android How to Connect Chromecast to Hotel Wi-Fi How to Share a Wi-Fi Password How to Share a Wi-Fi Password to Mac How to Share a Wi-Fi Password From iPhone to Android How to Connect Google Home to Wi-Fi How to Fix Wi-Fi Authentication Problems on Android How to Share Wi-Fi Network Passwords in Windows 10 Can My iPad Use My iPhone's Data Connection? How to Measure Your Wi-Fi Signal Strength How to Share a Wi-Fi Password From Mac to iPhone How to Set up Google Wifi How to Find Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11 How to Fix Wi-Fi Connection Drops Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies