How to Delete a Wi-Fi Network on iPhone

Sick of your iPhone auto-connecting to a sketchy or unreliable Wi-Fi network? Whether you’re troubleshooting issues, cleaning up old connections, or prepping your phone for resale, deleting a saved Wi-Fi network only takes a few taps.

Here’s how to forget any Wi-Fi network on your iPhone, including ones you’re currently connected to.


Delete a Saved Wi-Fi Network

This is the method to remove a network your iPhone isn’t currently connected to:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Wi-Fi.
  3. Tap Edit in the top-right corner (you may need Face ID or passcode to proceed).
  4. Find the network you want to delete under Known Networks.
  5. Tap the red minus (-) icon next to the network.
  6. Tap Delete to confirm.

Forget the Network You’re Connected To

You can also delete the Wi-Fi network you’re currently using:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Wi-Fi.
  3. Tap the ⓘ info icon next to the connected network.
  4. Tap Forget This Network.
  5. Tap Forget to confirm.

Why You Might Want to Delete a Wi-Fi Network

  • You’re no longer using that network.
  • It’s unreliable or keeps dropping connection.
  • You want to prevent automatic connections to public or unsecured networks.
  • You’re selling or giving away your iPhone and want to clear stored info.

Tips Before Deleting

  • Only remove networks you’re sure you don’t need anymore.
  • If a network is acting up, try restarting your iPhone before deleting it.
  • Planning to reset your phone? Forgetting saved Wi-Fi networks is a smart cleanup step.

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