How can I remove my hotspot from someone else’s device after sharing it?

Hey, so I just shared my hotspot details to a stranger to help them. However, I don’t know if we’re possible to delete my hotspot network from their saved network. I don’t want my hotspot details to be kept by a stranger for privacy & security reasons. How to erase from her device?


I currently change my phone’s name and hotspot password & turn off the hotspot to prevent them connecting to my hotspot in the future. But I’d prefer to put them back as it is, especially for the phone name..


Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!



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iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on May 29, 2025 9:12 PM

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Posted on May 29, 2025 9:32 PM

There’s no way for YOU to change or delete the WiFi settings on THEIR device.


However, changing your Hotspot password WILL prevent them from accessing your hotspot going forward. (assuming that it’s long and complex, not easily guessed, or derivable from your prior password)


You can safely change your phone’s name to anything you desire - including the prior name.


Your privacy and security concerns are well placed; I’m guessing that you’ll probably be more wary if asked to do this again.


However changing the Hotspot’s password — in addition to simply leaving the hotspot “off” when YOU aren’t using it — are really all that’s available and necessary.

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May 29, 2025 9:32 PM in response to kzml

There’s no way for YOU to change or delete the WiFi settings on THEIR device.


However, changing your Hotspot password WILL prevent them from accessing your hotspot going forward. (assuming that it’s long and complex, not easily guessed, or derivable from your prior password)


You can safely change your phone’s name to anything you desire - including the prior name.


Your privacy and security concerns are well placed; I’m guessing that you’ll probably be more wary if asked to do this again.


However changing the Hotspot’s password — in addition to simply leaving the hotspot “off” when YOU aren’t using it — are really all that’s available and necessary.

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