Forgetting a network is often a helpful step when you are having problems connecting to WiFi.
If you have issues forgetting a wireless network, contact the IT Service Desk at (334) 844-4944 or itservicedesk@auburn.edu.
How to Forget a Wireless Network on a Windows Machine:
- Click the WiFi icon in the lower right-hand corner of your screen, and click the Manage WiFi Connections arrow next to the WiFi symbol.
- The WiFi network should appear in the list.
- Right click the network and click Forget.
- Another way is to type Settings in the search box.
- Click Network & Internet.
- Click WiFi.
- Click Manage Known Networks.
- Click the network and click Forget.
How to Forget a Wireless Network on a Mac:
macOS Ventura or later:
- To forget the network that you're currently using, choose Apple menu and System Settings.
- Click the WiFi in the sidebar.
- Click Details next to the network you're using.
- Click Forget This Network, then click Remove to confirm.
- To forget a network that you've joined before, but are not currently using, choose Apple menu and System Settings.
- Click WiFi in the sidebar.
- Scroll down on the right and click Advanced to see the networks known to your Mac.
- Click the menu button next to the network, choose Remove From List, then click Remove to confirm.
Earlier versions of macOS:
- Choose Apple menu and System Preferences.
- Click Network.
- Click WiFi in the sidebar.
- Click Advanced to see the networks known to your Mac.
- Select the wireless network you wish to remove and click the minus (-) button located just below the list. Click Remove to confirm.
- Click OK, then click Apply.
How to Forget a Wireless Network on an iOS Device:
- From your home screen, tap Settings.
- Tap WiFi.
- Tap on the "i" information icon to the right of the network name and tap Forget This Network.
How to Forget a Wireless Network on an Android Device: (Note: Exact settings may vary depending on manufacturer and OS version)
- Go to Settings (gear icon).
- Look for Network & Internet or Connections in the Settings menu.
- Tap WiFi. (On some devices, you might see a list of saved networks directly; on others, you might need to tap on Saved Networks or Manage Networks)
- Tap the WiFi network that you wish to forget.
- Tap Forget.
To reconnect your device to a wireless network, see the instructions in the Knowledge Base article Connecting your Device to a Wireless Network.