iPad Says “Incorrect Password” For Wi-Fi. Here’s The Fix!

You’re trying to connect your iPad to Wi-Fi to get online. No matter how many times you enter the password, your iPad isn’t connecting to the network! In this article, I’ll explain how to fix the problem when your iPad says "Incorrect Password" for WiFi!

Try Entering Your Password Again

iPad passwords are case sensitive, which means that capital letters are taken into account when deciding if the password is correct. It’s possible a typo is the reason why your iPad says the Wi-Fi password is incorrect.

Try Wireless Wi-Fi Password Sharing

Wireless Wi-Fi Password Sharing is an easy solution if you’re trying to connect to someone else’s network.

To share Wi-Fi passwords, the other iPad needs to be unlocked and connected to the Wi-Fi network. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi on your iPad and tap on the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.

The other iPad will receive a message saying they can share their Wi-Fi password with you. Have them tap Share Password to wirelessly share their password with you.

Try The Original Password

If you reset your router, or if it happened accidentally, then the network might have defaulted back to the original password. The original password can typically be found on the back of your router.

Default passwords are usually a long string of random numbers and letters, so it can be easy to accidentally enter a typo. If your iPad still says incorrect password, then keep reading!

Turn Wi-Fi Off And Back On

If the issue persists, try turning the Wi-Fi off and back on again to reset the network connection. To do this, open Settings, then select Wi-Fi and toggle the switch at the top of the screen.

Make sure the switch turns white, which indicates that Wi-Fi off. Wait a few seconds before turning the switch back on. Try entering your password again to see if that fixes the problem.

Restart Your Router

Restarting your router is like turning your iPad off and back on to fix a minor software problem. Simply unplug your router from the outlet and plug it back in. Try entering your Wi-Fi password again once your router turns back on.

Forget Your Wi-Fi Network And Reconnect

Each time you connect your iPad to a Wi-Fi network, it saves data on how to connect to that network. If some part of that process has changed, it could be the reason why your iPad is experiencing an issue.

To forget a Wi-Fi network on your iPad, open Settings and tap Wi-Fi. Next, tap the blue Information button to the right of the name of your Wi-Fi network. From here, tap Forget This Network.

You’ll be taken back to the main Wi-Fi page in Settings where you can attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi network again.

Reset Your Wi-Fi Router

Reseting your Wi-Fi router will restore its settings to factory defaults. Once the reset is complete, you should be able to connect your iPad to Wi-Fi using the password that appears on the back or side of your router.

Most Wi-Fi routers have a reset button on the back. Press and hold this button for about ten seconds to reset the router. Try entering the default password when your Wi-Fi has turned back on.

Reset Network Settings

Reseting network settings erases and restores all of the Wi-Fi, Cellular, APN, and VPN settings on your iPad to factory defaults. You’ll have to reenter your Wi-Fi passwords and reconfigure your virtual private networks after this reset is complete.

Open Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset Network Settings. You’ll be prompted for your iPad passcode, then confirm the reset. Your iPad will turn off, reset, and turn on again.

Contact Apple

If your iPad still says the Wi-Fi password is incorrect, it’s time to contact Apple support or the company that made your Wi-Fi router. Apple provides support over the phone, online, through the mail, and in-person at the Genius Bar. You can get in touch with your router manufacturer by Googling "customer support" and their name.

Connected To Wi-Fi Again!

You’ve fixed the problem and your iPad is connecting to Wi-Fi. Make sure to share this article with friends and family on social media when it says "Incorrect Password" for Wi-Fi on their iPad. Leave a comment down below and let us know which fix worked for you!