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:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap Edit in the top-right corner (you may need Face ID or passcode to proceed).
- Find the network you want to delete under Known Networks.
- Tap the red minus (-) icon next to the network.
- Tap Delete to confirm.
Forget the Network You’re Connected To
You can also delete the Wi-Fi network you’re currently using:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap the ⓘ info icon next to the connected network.
- Tap Forget This Network.
- 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.