How to Share a Wi‑Fi Password Safely

Posted on January 15, 2026
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Wi‑Fi passwords feel “low risk”, but they often get shared in group chats and end up living forever in chat history. Here’s a safer pattern that takes less than a minute.

Do this, not that

  • Avoid: posting the Wi‑Fi password in group chat or email.
  • Prefer: a one‑time link that self‑destructs after being read.

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flowchart TD A[Need to share Wi‑Fi password] --> B{Group chat?} B -- Yes --> C[High leak risk (history/screenshots/forwarding)] B -- No --> D[Still avoid permanent channels] D --> E[Put password in a self‑destructing note] E --> F{Add note password?} F -- Optional --> G[Send link via Channel A] F -- Optional --> H[Send note password via Channel B] G --> I[Recipient reads once] I --> J[Note destroyed] H --> I
Bonus: For guests, consider using a guest network or rotating the Wi‑Fi password after the visit.