How to Share Wi-Fi from Phone to Phone (Android 2026)

Need to share your Wi-Fi connection with a friend's phone? Whether you're at home, a cafe, or traveling, here are the fastest ways to share Wi-Fi from phone to phone on Android.

Why You'd Want to Share Wi-Fi from Phone to Phone

We've all been there. A friend visits, asks for the Wi-Fi password, and you can't remember it. Or you're at a hotel with a complex 20-character password. Sharing Wi-Fi from phone to phone eliminates the hassle of dictating passwords.

The good news: Android makes it easy to share Wi-Fi between phones, and there are several methods depending on your situation.

Method 1: Share Wi-Fi via Encrypted QR Code (Recommended)

The most secure and easiest way to share Wi-Fi from phone to phone is using an encrypted QR code with ShareWifi.

1. Open ShareWifi on the phone that's connected to Wi-Fi
2. Tap "Share Wi-Fi" to generate an encrypted QR code
3. Your friend opens ShareWifi on their phone and scans the QR
4. They're connected instantly — no password needed

Method 2: Android's Built-in Wi-Fi Sharing

Android 10 and above has built-in Wi-Fi sharing via QR codes:

1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi
2. Tap the connected network
3. Tap "Share" (you may need to authenticate)
4. A QR code appears — your friend scans it with their camera

The downside: this uses the standard Wi-Fi QR format where the password is embedded in plain text. Any QR scanner can read it.

Method 3: Share via Mobile Hotspot

If you want to share your phone's internet (not the Wi-Fi you're connected to), you can create a hotspot:

1. Go to Settings > Hotspot & Tethering
2. Turn on Mobile Hotspot
3. Share the hotspot name and password with your friend

This shares your mobile data, not a Wi-Fi connection. Data charges may apply. For sharing your actual Wi-Fi, use Method 1 or 2.

Method 4: Nearby Share / Quick Share

Samsung and Google devices support sharing Wi-Fi credentials via Nearby Share (now Quick Share on Samsung). However, this only works between compatible devices and isn't as universal as QR code sharing.

Which Method Should You Use?

• For security: ShareWifi (encrypted QR) — password never exposed
• For convenience: Android built-in sharing — works without extra apps, but password is in plain text
• For sharing mobile data: Hotspot — shares your cellular data
• For Samsung-to-Samsung: Quick Share — seamless but limited

Tips for Sharing Wi-Fi Between Phones

• Make sure both phones have Wi-Fi turned on
• The sharing phone must be connected to the Wi-Fi network
• For QR scanning, hold the phone steady about 6 inches away
• If sharing at a cafe or public place, use encrypted QR to protect the password

Sharing Wi-Fi from phone to phone doesn't have to be complicated. With ShareWifi, it takes literally 2 seconds — scan, connect, done.