Android Wi-Fi Password Sharing: Step-by-Step Guide

Sometimes giving your Wi-Fi password to friends and relatives is a pain. As a result, you should prepare for the possibility that you will need to remember your passcode. Also, there could be situations where you can share the internet connection but not the passcode. Thankfully, there are built-in mechanisms in Android and iOS platforms for users to easily and quickly share their Wi-Fi network credentials (password) with others. As a result, you can give someone your password without giving them your actual password. Our complete how-to with all the necessary steps and information is available now.

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First Thing You Need To Know

You can use this function if your smartphone runs on newer Android versions like Android 10 or later. In other words, you can use this function to exchange credentials if your smartphone runs Android 10 or above.

The first step is to have your device linked to the Wi-Fi network whose password you wish to share.

1. Launch your Android settings menu.
   
2. Click “Wi-Fi” from the menu.
   
3. Choose the wireless network whose passcode you wish to reveal.
4. Click the “Share” option, which should be at the very bottom of the display.
5. To proceed, you’ll have to use a protection method built into your device, like a passcode, fingerprint, or facial recognition.
6. A QR code will appear on the device after the verification process. Give this QR code to the individual you wish to grant access to the Wi-Fi network.
7. To do so, they should launch the camera software on their gadget. Turn the camera on now.
8. Keep the QR code in the camera’s center for a few seconds. You will be prompted to join the Wi-Fi network via a pop-up window.
   
9. Then, select “Connect” to the network in the pop-up window.
10. You can also directly share the password with the individual by tapping the “Share” icon to reveal the password in clear text.

Note: Remember that not all Android devices or variants of the Android operating system support sharing Wi-Fi credentials via QR codes. See if your gadget can handle this function.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you can grant anyone access to your Wi-Fi network without disclosing your passcode. This function is both safe and protects your privacy at the same time.

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