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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Join a home, work or public wireless network.

iPhone · iOSAbout 2 minutes7 steps · 7 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 7

Open Settings

Tap the grey Settings icon.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An iPhone Home Screen with the Settings app highlighted.

Your apps may be arranged differently.

Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Settings

Tap the grey Settings icon.

Your apps may be arranged differently.

An iPhone Home Screen with the Settings app highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Choose Wi-Fi

Tap Wi-Fi in Settings.

Off means Wi-Fi is currently switched off.

Settings with the Wi-Fi row below Airplane Mode.
Step 2

STEP 3

Turn Wi-Fi on

If the switch is grey, tap it once.

If it is already green, leave it on.

The Wi-Fi switch is grey and off.
Step 3

STEP 4

Choose your network

Tap the name of your own Wi-Fi network.

Speedperform is an example network, not one you need to find.

Available wireless networks are listed beneath Networks.
Step 4

STEP 5

Enter the password

Tap Password and enter your Wi-Fi password carefully.

Use the Wi-Fi password, not your phone passcode.

The Wi-Fi password entry page with its Password field highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Confirm the connection

Tap the blue tick at the top right.

Some software versions label this button Join.

The blue confirmation tick above the Wi-Fi password field.
Step 6

STEP 7

Check the blue tick

A tick beside your network confirms that Wi-Fi has connected.

No tick? Check the password and try again.

A blue tick is visible beside the connected wireless network.
Step 7

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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