Looking to delete Wi-Fi networks from your iPhone or iPad? Then this guide is for you. Here you will learn step-by-step instructions that will enable you to remove Wi-Fi networks that you no longer use or those that need to be reset.
Deleting a Wi-Fi network can help you declutter the Wi-Fi list. It is also useful when you find out that a particular network is not working. As you can remove a Wi-Fi network and then re-add it to your device, and fix it in this process.
Delete Wi-Fi Networks on iPhone or iPad
- On iPhone or iPad open Settings.
- Go to the Wi-Fi option.
- On the next page find the Wi-Fi network you want to remove. It should be in your device’s range.
- Tap on the ‘i’ button located next to its name.
- Finally, tap on the Forget This Network button and confirm.
If the Wi-Fi network you are trying to delete is not in your device’s range, then you can follow the steps below to delete it.
- On a device running iOS 18 or later launch the Passwords app.
- Tap on the Wi-Fi option.
- On the next screen find the Wi-Fi network you want to delete and tap on it.
- Finally, tap on the Forget This Network button and confirm.
Note: On iOS 17 or earlier the list of Wi-Fi’s that have been previously connected to the device can be found under iCloud Keychain.
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