In this article, we’ll show you how to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a hidden network.
What’s a Hidden Wi-Fi Network?
A hidden Wi-Fi network is a wireless network that doesn’t broadcast its SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name. Because of this, you won’t see these types of networks when you enable Wi-Fi.
How to Connect to a Hidden Wi-Fi Network
You need to meet some prerequisites in order to connect to a hidden network on iPhone.
Due to their nature, hidden networks require you to have more than just the Wi-Fi password. Besides the password, you’ll also need to have the network’s name and the security type (there are various different Wi-Fi security types).
Normally, these details have to be obtained from the network administrator. If it’s your home Wi-Fi network, you can check these through the router’s backend if you have forgotten them.
With all the required details available, here’s how you can connect your iPhone to a hidden network:
Open the Settings. Tap Wi-Fi. Enable your Wi-Fi by tapping the slider—if not yet enabled. Hit Other under Networks. Enter the hidden Wi-Fi network’s name, select the security type and enter the password. Once done, tap Join in the upper right to connect. Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch should connect immediately without any issues.
If you run into connectivity issues, re-enter the details, paying extra close attention. That should clear connectivity issues.
To ensure your iPhone automatically connects to the hidden network next time, tap the i button adjacent to the hidden network and ensure Auto-Join is enabled.
Connecting to Hidden Wi-Fi Networks on iOS Is Easy
Connecting your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a hidden network isn’t rocket science. As long as you know the hidden network’s name, security type, and password, you can jump in with just a few steps.
Now that you know how to connect to hidden networks on iOS, you can boost your iPhone’s Wi-Fi performance issues if you’re noticing some lags.
