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Internet connectivity has become a basic necessity in today’s digital age. From a guest at home to a colleague at office, the demand to share Wi-Fi password comes up frequently. But revealing the password sometimes feels inconvenient or unsafe, especially when sensitive data is being shared over the network or the password is extremely complex. Amidst these concerns, both Android and iPhone platforms are providing such facilities to the users with the help of which they can share Wi-Fi securely without revealing the password.

QR code based Wi-Fi sharing feature in Android smartphones has become quite popular in the last few years. In this, users simply go to Settings and tap on the “Share” option visible in front of their connected network, after which a QR code appears on the screen. The person in front can scan this code with the help of his camera app or QR scanner and connect to the network in seconds. In this process the password is neither visible nor required to be shared, providing an additional layer of security.

Apple has made another intuitive option available for iPhone users. Passwords can be automatically sent to other Apple devices through the “Share Password” feature in iOS. For which both the devices are required to be logged in to iCloud and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi remain active. When someone tries to connect to a Wi-Fi network, a pop-up appears on your iPhone’s screen asking if you want to share your password. With one tap, the password is transferred securely, and the guest’s device is connected instantly.

Tech experts say that both these features are very important from security point of view. There is often a possibility of mistakes while specifying or typing the password, and in some cases users note down the password in an insecure place, which increases the risk to the privacy of the network. QR code or encrypted password sharing reduces these risks to a great extent.

Users are advised to change their Wi-Fi passwords regularly, and share the network only with trusted people. Additionally, the option to create a guest network also proves useful, thereby maintaining the security of the main network and providing a seamless experience to guests.

While technology is making everyday needs easier, the responsibility of safe use is equally important. These modern methods of Wi-Fi sharing provide users with a balance of convenience and security. Be it Android or iPhone, internet access can be shared without revealing the password by following some simple steps.

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