Can't connect to WiFi - How to Forget a WiFi Network to reconnect

Overview

Forgetting a wireless network on your device is often necessary after a password change or a new certificate has been implemented.  This article provides instructions on how to forget a wireless network on various operating systems and device types.

Procedures

Desktop/Laptop

1. At the bottom right in the system tray, bring up the list of WiFi connections. (For Windows 11 - click on arrow key next to the WiFi symbol to show list of WiFi Connections
2. Right click on the WiFi connection - then left click on Forget
3. Bring up the list of WiFi connections again and click on the one to Connect

macOS

1. At the top of your screen, click the Wi-Fi symbol and then select Open Network Preferences.
2. In the lower right, choose Advanced.
3. Under "Preferred Networks", select the Wi-Fi network to be removed.
4. Click - (the minus sign) to forget the network.
5. Click OK.

Mobile Device - Android

1. From the home screen, choose Settings.
2. In the settings menu, choose Network & Internet - Wi-Fi
3. Click the settings net to rpi_wpa2 and/or eduroam - click Forget.

Mobile Device - iOS: iPhone/iPad

1. From the home screen, choose Settings.
2. In the settings menu, choose Wi-Fi.
3. Locate the Wi-Fi network to be removed and click the blue symbol "i" next to the name.
4. If the option to forget the network is available, tap Forget this Network. If that option is not available:
   1. From the home screen, choose Settings.
   2. In the settings menu, choose General.
   3. Locate and tap Profile.
   4. Select the profile for Wi-Fi network to be removed, and tap Delete profile.

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Last Reviewed:   1-Feb-2023