Forget a Wi-Fi network

You can often solve password and connection issues by deleting a Wi-Fi network, restarting, then reconnecting.

Note: If you tried connecting to more than one of our networks, please forget them all, then start again with one.

Microsoft Windows

Option 1

  • At the bottom right, select the Wi-Fi (Network) icon.

Note: The icon that appears depends on your current connection state. If you don’t see one of these network icons (or a similar one), select the up arrow ⴷ to see if it appears there.

  • Right-click on the network you want to forget.

  • Select Forget.

Option 2

  • Select the Start icon ⊞ in the bottom left side of your screen.

  • Select the Settings gear icon.

  • Select Network & internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks.

  • Select the network you want to forget.

  • Select Forget.

Apple macOS (Notebooks & Desktops)

In the upper right corner, select the Wi-Fi icon.

Select Network Preferences... > Advanced...

Select the network you want to forget.

Select the minus button - to forget the network.

Apple iOS & iPadOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch).
Select the Settings app > Wi-Fi.

Select the information icon ⓘ to the right of the network you want to forget.

Select Forget This Network.

Android 

Note: Settings may vary by device. For more info, contact your device manufacturer.

Option 1

  • Select your device's Settings app > Network & internet > Internet.

  • Select and hold a saved network.

  • Select Forget network.

Option 2

  • Swipe down from the top of the screen.

  • Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.

  • Select and hold Wi-Fi (may appear as a symbol).

  • Select and hold a saved network.

  • Select Forget network.

Apple watchOS

  • Select the Settings app > Wi-Fi.

  • Select the network you want to forget.

  • SelectForget This Network.

Chrome OS (Chromebook)2 

  • At the bottom right, select the time.

  • Select Settings (gear icon).

  • In the Network section, select Wi-Fi

  • Select Known networks.

  • Find the network you want to forget, then select More ⋮ > Forget.

  1. Connect to Wi-Fi networks on your Android device > Change, add, share, or remove saved networks > Remove saved networks.
  2. Manage Wi-Fi networks > Forget a network

Contact Us:

For more information or clarity, please contact Library and Technology Services (LTS)

  • Library and Technology Services (LTS):
    • Phone: 717-815-1559
    • Email: LTShelp@ycp.edu

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