Effortless Wi-Fi Sharing on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Apple’s Passwords App

Tired of fumbling through Contacts or waiting for the automatic Wi-Fi password prompt? Apple’s Passwords app—available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS—lets you generate a QR code for any saved network in seconds. No more hunting down passwords or tapping multiple notifications: just scan and connect.

Why Use the Passwords App?

• No Contact Required: Unlike Apple’s built-in sharing feature, you don’t need the other person in your address book.

• Instant Access: QR scanning is faster and more reliable than waiting for the Auto-Share prompt.

• Centralized Management: View and manage all your Wi-Fi credentials in one place.

How to Generate a Network QR Code

1. Open Passwords: On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, launch the Passwords app.

2. Select “Wi-Fi” Collection: Tap or click the Wi-Fi icon to see every network you’ve joined.

3. Choose Your Network: Find the SSID you want to share and select it.

4. Tap “Show Network QR Code”: A scannable QR code appears on screen—ready for anyone to scan and join instantly.

Whether you’re helping a friend at the coffee shop or onboarding guests at your repair shop, Apple’s Passwords app turns Wi-Fi sharing into a one-scan task. Give it a try next time someone asks, “What’s the password?” and watch them connect immediately!

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