How to Connect iPhone 8 Plus to a Wi-Fi Network

Whether you’re trying to save on mobile data or just want a faster connection, using Wi-Fi on your iPhone 8 Plus is the way to go. This guide will walk you through how to enable Wi-Fi, join secure or hidden networks, and even forget a network when things go wrong.

How to Turn On Wi-Fi on iPhone 8 Plus

There are two easy ways to enable Wi-Fi:

Option 1: Use Control Center

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center.
Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn it on.

Option 2: Use Settings

Go to Settings → Wi-Fi.
Toggle Wi-Fi to On.
Your phone will start scanning for available networks automatically.

How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Once Wi-Fi is on:

Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
Find and tap your preferred network name.
Enter the password if it’s a secured network.
Tap Join.

You’ll know you’re connected when:

A blue checkmark appears next to the network name.
A Wi-Fi signal icon shows up at the top of your screen.

Tip: Open Safari or another browser to quickly check if you’re connected by loading a website.

How to Connect to a Secure Wi-Fi Network

Secure networks show a lock icon next to their name. To connect:

Go to Settings → Wi-Fi.
Tap the secure network.
Enter the correct password.
Tap Join.

If you can’t tap “Join,” double-check the password — it’s case-sensitive.

How to Connect to a Hidden Wi-Fi Network

Hidden networks won’t show up in your available networks list. Here’s how to join manually:

Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
Tap Other under “Choose a Network.”
Enter the exact network name (case-sensitive).
Tap Security and select the correct security type (usually WPA2 Personal).
Enter the password.
Tap Join.

If you’re not sure about the security type, check with whoever manages the network.

How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on iPhone 8 Plus

Sometimes you need a fresh start with a network — maybe after a router change or if you’re getting connection errors. Here’s how to forget a saved Wi-Fi network:

Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
Find the network you want to forget.
Tap the blue (i) icon next to it.
Tap Forget This Network → Forget to confirm.

After forgetting the network, reboot your iPhone and reconnect by entering the password again.

Having Trouble Connecting to Wi-Fi?

If your iPhone 8 Plus still can’t connect after following the steps above:

Restart your iPhone.
Power cycle your router/modem (turn them off, wait 30 seconds, turn them back on).
Forget and rejoin the network.

If problems continue, it might be time to reset network settings or check for software updates.