Apple wants to simplify adding multiple devices to train, plane, or hotel Wi-Fi

A new report claims that Apple is working on how to have its devices share Wi-Fi login details on commercial or captive networks.An example of logging in to a captive Wi-Fi hotspot on iPhoneSince iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra in 2017, Apple has made it so that devices can share passwords. It's also possible for two separate users to share passwords this way, with one iPhone prompting the user to send the details to the other.However, this concept has never worked on commercial or captive networks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 11, 2025 - 14:57

Apple wants to simplify adding multiple devices to train, plane, or hotel Wi-Fi

A new report claims that Apple is working on how to have its devices share Wi-Fi login details on commercial or captive networks.

Smartphone screen showing connection to EE WiFi captive portal, with time at 13:41, 5G signal, and battery at 85 percent.

An example of logging in to a captive Wi-Fi hotspot on iPhone

Since iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra in 2017, Apple has made it so that devices can share passwords. It's also possible for two separate users to share passwords this way, with one iPhone prompting the user to send the details to the other.

However, this concept has never worked on commercial or captive networks.

Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums