Transfer wifi passwords from System to iCloud Keychain

Hi,


I got several wifi passwords only stored in the system keychain on my macbook. In order to have the wifi passwords transferred to my iphone, i want to transfer my wifi (airport network password's) password's to the icloud keychain.


However, it seems I can't export nor import those passwords. How can I do this?


Best,

Kevin

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jun 25, 2024 11:00 PM

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Jun 25, 2024 11:27 PM in response to cbcrw

cbcrw Said:

"Transfer wifi passwords from System to iCloud Keychain: Hi, I got several wifi passwords only stored in the system keychain on my macbook. In order to have the wifi passwords transferred to my iphone, i want to transfer my wifi (airport network password's) password's to the icloud keychain. However, it seems I can't export nor import those passwords. How can I do this? Best, Kevin"

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Transferring Keychain Password Through iCloud:

Upload the passwords to Keychain from your Mac, then look in your Keychain app on your Mac, seeing if you see the password in there. Go Here: How to Find Saved Passwords and Passkeys On your iPhone - Apple Support

Jun 26, 2024 1:10 AM in response to TheLittles

Thanks for your reply!

But how do i upload my passwords from my keychain on my mac to icloud? I have the icloud & passwords enabled on both my mac and my iphone.


Background:

I recently reset my network settings on my iPhone. Now all my wifi passwords are deleted (but only on my iphone, my macbook will still reconnect to known wifi hotspots) - i would like to recover my known wifi hotspots on my iphone.

Jun 26, 2024 3:46 PM in response to cbcrw

cbcrw Said:

"Transfer wifi passwords from System to iCloud Keychain Thanks for your reply!"

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You are Welcome.


Q1. "Thanks for your reply!: But how do i upload my passwords from my keychain on my mac to icloud? I have the icloud & passwords enabled on both my mac and my iphone."

A1. Enable Keychain n iCloud Settings:

  1. Go to: System Settings
  2. Click: [your name] (located on the top-left corer of the window)
  3. Click: iCloud
  4. Click: Passwords & Keychain (located in Apps Using iCloud pane)

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Q2. "I recently reset my network settings on my iPhone. Now all my wifi passwords are deleted (but only on my iphone, my macbook will still reconnect to known wifi hotspots) - i would like to recover my known wifi hotspots on my iPhone."

A2.

Go Here:

  1. From iPhone: How to share your Wi-Fi password from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
  2. From Mac: How to share Mac internet connection - SETAPP



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