How to Automatically Join a Wi‐Fi Network on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s settings., Tap Wi-Fi. , Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the on position., Tap the network you want to join., Scroll down and slide the “Ask to Join Networks” switch to the off position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s settings.
It’s an app you can open by tapping the gray cogs on one of your home screens.
If you don’t see the cogs, look inside the Utilities folder.
If the network you want to join is one is a subscription or pay-based hotspot (e.g., at the airport, some cafes, subscription hotspots), see Captive or Hotspot Networks. -
Step 2: Tap Wi-Fi.
, If you’re already connected to Wi-Fi, you can skip this step. , Once you are connected, you’ll see a blue checkmark appear to the left of the network’s name.
If it’s your first time joining this network, you may also need to enter a password or security key. , Now, whenever this network is in range, your iPhone will automatically connect.If you connect your iPhone to other Wi-Fi access points in different locations, it will also automatically connect to those networks as long as this switch is off. -
Step 3: Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the on position.
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Step 4: Tap the network you want to join.
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Step 5: Scroll down and slide the “Ask to Join Networks” switch to the off position.
Detailed Guide
It’s an app you can open by tapping the gray cogs on one of your home screens.
If you don’t see the cogs, look inside the Utilities folder.
If the network you want to join is one is a subscription or pay-based hotspot (e.g., at the airport, some cafes, subscription hotspots), see Captive or Hotspot Networks.
, If you’re already connected to Wi-Fi, you can skip this step. , Once you are connected, you’ll see a blue checkmark appear to the left of the network’s name.
If it’s your first time joining this network, you may also need to enter a password or security key. , Now, whenever this network is in range, your iPhone will automatically connect.If you connect your iPhone to other Wi-Fi access points in different locations, it will also automatically connect to those networks as long as this switch is off.
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