Q: new iPhone knows my WiFi password

I replaced a stolen iPhone with a brand new iPhone 6S. I did not have a backup to restore it from, but I did have contacts and applications available from iCloud. When I used this new device at home, it was able to access my password protected home WiFi network without me providing the password.

How is this possible? How did a new device get my WiFi password, apparently from iCloud?

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.3.3

Posted on Jul 31, 2016 9:23 AM

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elcpu

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I suspect from Keychain.

Frequently asked questions about iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

Posted on Jul 31, 2016 9:29 AM

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FoxFifth Jul 31, 2016 9:28 AM in response to jpyrce
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Jul 31, 2016 9:28 AM in response to jpyrce

Do you have Settings > iCloud > Keychain turned on?
The wifi password is stored in the Keychain and if you sync the Keychain via iCloud it would be available to the new phone.
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elcpu Jul 31, 2016 9:29 AM in response to jpyrce
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Jul 31, 2016 9:29 AM in response to jpyrce

I suspect from Keychain.
Frequently asked questions about iCloud Keychain - Apple Support
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