Forget a Wi-Fi Network

Overview

When you connect to WiFi, a profile is created and stored on your computer to make it easier to connect again and again. Forgetting a network is often a helpful step when you are having problems connecting to WiFi. If you have changed your password recently, you may need to complete this step in order to get the network to prompt you for your credentials again.

Steps

Windows 11

1. Open Settings.
2. Click Network & internet from the left navigation pane.
3. Click Wi-Fi.
4. Click Manage known networks.
5. Next to the network you want, click Forget.

Windows 10

1. Click on the wireless icon in the taskbar.
2. Click Network & Internet settings.
3. Click Wi-Fi from the left navigation pane.
4. Select Manage known networks.
5. Click on the network you want to forget.
6. Click Forget.

macOS 13 and later

1. Click on the WiFi icon in the menu bar.
2. Click Wi-Fi Settings.
3. Next to the network you want to forget, click the ... .
4. Click Forget This Network.
5. Click Remove.

Chrome OS

1. Open Settings
2. In the Network section, select Wi-Fi.
3. Select Known networks.
4. Select the network you want to forget.
5. Click More, then click Forget.

Apple iOS

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi.
3. Tap the ( i ) icon next to the network you want to forget.
4. Tap Forget This Network, then tap Forget to confirm.

Android

Please note that Android devices may have differences in the user interface.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Network & internet.
3. Tap Wi-Fi.
4. Locate the network you want to forget and tap or press and hold it.
5. Tap Forget.