How to Set the Default Wi‐Fi Network on an iPhone

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: November 18, 2020 Tested

10 second version:
1. Open your iPhone's Settings app.
2. Tap Wi-Fi.
3. Tap a network name.
4. Enter your network password.
5. Tap Join.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:
Joining a Network on iPhone

1
Open the Settings app.
2
Tap Wi-Fi.

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3
Make sure your phone's wifi is enabled. If the switch at the top of the screen next to "Wi-Fi" is green, you can proceed.
- If the switch is grey, tap it once to enable wifi.
4
Tap a network name. This should be the network you wish to set as your default.
5
Type in the network password.
6
Tap Join. As long as your password is correct, your phone should connect to the network. Whenever you're near this network, your phone will connect automatically.

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Part 2

Part 2 of 2:
Customizing Your Network Order (Mac)

1
Click the Apple menu icon. This is in the top left corner of your Mac's screen.^{[1]
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2
Click System Preferences.
3
Click Network. This is in the "Internet & Wireless" group of options.
4
Click Wi-Fi.
5
Click Advanced.
6
Find your favorite network. This will be somewhere in the "Preferred Networks" section.
7
Click and drag your network to the top of the list.
8
Click OK. Both your Mac and your iPhone should now connect to your top network by default.

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Community Q&A

Question

I've done part 1, and it works fine. However, when I return home, my phone connects to my HP wireless printer instead of the cable modem. I have to manually go into settings and select the network.

Community Answer

Go to your HP Wireless and either click Forget this Network, or turn the Auto-Join option off.

Warnings

Refrain from using unprotected wireless networks while accessing or inputting sensitive data (e.g., passwords or credit card information).

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References

↑ http://pxlnv.com/blog/prioritize-wifi-ios/

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This article was written by Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 27,402 times.

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Updated: November 18, 2020

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Categories: IPhone

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