Wifi password sharing

My iPhone says “ there was a problem in sharing your wifi password” when I am trying to connect my MacBook Air

both my iPhone and MacBook are signed in with same Apple ID

but the password sharing not working

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 4, 2021 5:29 AM

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Posted on Jul 4, 2021 9:16 AM

Please try suggestions given in this article.

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/share-a-wi-fi-password-on-mac-mchlp1179/mac


Before you begin

  • Make sure both devices have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, or macOS High Sierra or later.
  • On both devices, turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. If either device has Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.
  • Sign into iCloud with your Apple ID. Then make sure that the email address you use for your Apple ID is saved in the other person's Contacts. And make sure you have their email address saved in your Contacts.
  • Keep the other person's device nearby, within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.


For details:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209368

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Jul 4, 2021 9:16 AM in response to Pradyumna-Kar

Please try suggestions given in this article.

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/share-a-wi-fi-password-on-mac-mchlp1179/mac


Before you begin

  • Make sure both devices have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, or macOS High Sierra or later.
  • On both devices, turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. If either device has Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.
  • Sign into iCloud with your Apple ID. Then make sure that the email address you use for your Apple ID is saved in the other person's Contacts. And make sure you have their email address saved in your Contacts.
  • Keep the other person's device nearby, within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.


For details:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209368

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