Share Wi-Fi Passwords in iOS 18
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Share Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18, with a new QR code feature for a seamless connection.
With iOS 18, Apple introduced a streamlined way to share Wi-Fi — no more typing long, complex passwords. Now you can generate a secure QR code right from the Passwords app, letting you instantly connect friends or family to your network.
Here’s how to set it up and start sharing with a few quick taps.
How to Generate a Wi-Fi QR Code on iOS 18
Before iOS 18 introduced this built-in Wi-Fi QR code feature, users had to rely on custom keyboard shortcuts to create and share Wi-Fi credentials using QR codes. The workaround required setting up a special shortcut that would generate a QR code with the network details. Now the Passwords app makes it even easier.
- Open the Passwords app.
- Next, tap the Wi-Fi section and select your network.
- Finally, tap Show Network QR Code to quickly and easily share your Wi-Fi.
How to Generate a Wi-Fi QR Code on iOS 18
Once the QR code appears on your screen, other iPhone users can open the Camera app and wave their device over the QR code to connect. A prompt will appear on their screen, allowing them to connect to the Wi-Fi network without manually entering the password.
The new QR code sharing feature in iOS 18 makes it much easier to connect others to your network, whether they're friends, family, or guests. Instead of sharing your Wi-Fi password directly, a QR code offers secure temporary access, allowing people to connect without needing to know the password itself.
You can also use this if you have a guest network. So, for example, for an AirBnB place, you could take a screenshot with your iPhone and leave a printed version for your guests.
However, to protect your own network, be sure to only share the QR code with trusted people, as anyone with access to it can connect to your Wi-Fi. Check the Passwords app from time to time to update your saved networks. If you encounter any security issues, reset your network password to prevent access using the previous QR code.
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