Many times the first thing we do as soon as we arrive at a place is to ask for the wifi password. Nobody likes to waste their data. However, sometimes the owner of the network forgets the key, and in case of not having it written anywhere, recovering it could be a headache. We say “could” because there is a solution, and today we bring you a tutorial so you can learn to share wifi without having to remember the password.
Wi-Fi sharing on Android
First let’s start with android devices. To be able to share the wifi only we must access the “wifi” section in the configuration. Once there, we will locate the network with which we are connected and we want to share. We can see that next to its name we will have a kind of gear (the typical configuration button) to which we will have to enter.
Once this process is done, we can see a screen where it shows us the intensity of the signal and a “share” option. If we select the share option A QR code will appear, in addition to the key written below the code. The rest depends on each one, if you want to tell them the password or if they prefer to scan the QR, which will give them a link so they can connect without having to write any password.
Wi-Fi sharing on iOS
The way to act on iOS it is slightly different than on Androidalthough we can assure you that it will be a little more complex. There will be various requirements.like what WiFi can only be shared only with other Apple devices. In addition, each must have the other’s email address on their device. The last requirement is be signed in to iCloud with Apple IDsin addition to having so much Wifi What Bluetooth activated.
Well, the requirements may seem like a lot, and it’s obviously easier to share on Androidbut that’s where the hard part ends iOS. The key holder must be connected to the wifi, while the other person tries to join that network. At that time a message will appear on the connected person’s device to confirm that another user will be added to the network. You just have to tap on “share password” and that’s itboth will be connected.
Wi-Fi sharing on Windows
The procedure with Windows is different from what was seen with Android and iOSas we will not be able to share it in the exact sense of the word. In order to obtain the wifi key in Windows we must open the control panel. Once there, we will select “Network and Internet”, then we must go to “Center network and sharing”.
done this, we can right click on the network to which we are connectedwe select “wireless properties“, later “Security” and finally check the box “show characters”. Once we’re done, we can see the password in “Network Security Key”. All you have to do is write or show the password to the other person and that’s it.
Finally, the option Wi-Fi sharing on MacOS is similar to that on iPhones, and like these we will also have certain requirements. The Mac must be unlocked and signed in to the Apple ID account. On the other hand also we must have the Apple ID email address in our contacts.
Once this is done, it only remains that the other device (which must be an iPhone, iPad, or Mac) try to connect to the network. When you do, a notification will appear on the Mac from the owner to confirm access to Wi-Fi.