How to Forget a WiFi Network on Any Device

Why you'd forget a WiFi network

• Fix a connection loop: Your device keeps trying to connect to a network that changed its password — forgetting it stops the loop.
• Remove an old network: A coffee shop, hotel, or friend's network you no longer need or want auto-connecting.
• Fix a "wrong password" error: If you recently changed your WiFi password, the saved (wrong) password causes a connection failure. Forget the network, then reconnect with the new password.
• Privacy: Remove networks from your saved list so your device doesn't broadcast them when searching for known networks.

iPhone and iPad

1. Go to Settings → WiFi.
2. Tap the (i) icon next to the network name you want to forget.
3. Tap Forget This Network.
4. Confirm by tapping Forget.

To forget a network you're not currently connected to: The network must be within range and visible in the list. If it's not in range, go to Settings → WiFi → Edit (top right) → tap the red minus next to the network → Delete.

To manage all saved networks on iPhone (iOS 17+): Settings → WiFi → Edit → you can see and delete all saved networks, including those not currently in range.

Android

1. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Internet (or Settings → WiFi on older Android).
2. Tap the network name (it must be visible/in range) or the gear icon next to it.
3. Tap Forget.

Samsung: Settings → Connections → WiFi → tap and hold the network name → Forget network.

To see all saved networks on Android: Settings → Network & Internet → Internet → Saved networks — lists all previously connected networks even when they're not in range.

Windows 11

Method 1 (Settings):

1. Settings → Network & Internet → WiFi → Manage known networks.
2. Find the network in the list → click Forget.

Method 2 (Command Prompt):

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
2. Run: netsh wlan delete profile name="NetworkName"
3. Replace NetworkName with the exact WiFi name. This also works for networks not currently in range.

To list all saved networks on Windows: Run netsh wlan show profiles in Command Prompt.

Windows 10

1. Click the WiFi icon in the taskbar.
2. Right-click the network name → Forget.
3. For networks not in range: Settings → Network & Internet → WiFi → Manage known networks → select network → Forget.

Mac

1. System Settings → Network → WiFi → click Details next to your current network.
2. For other saved networks: click Known Networks → find the network → click the minus (−) button → Remove.

Alternatively: hold Option and click the WiFi menu bar icon → Open Wireless Diagnostics → this shows all saved networks with an option to remove them.