Forgetting a network is often a helpful step when you are having problems connecting to WiFi.

Follow the instructions below for forgetting a wireless network on some of the more common devices or view this Instructional Video. 

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.
• Select the network, then click the remove button (-) beneath the list. Click Remove to confirm.
• Click Ok, then click Apply.

 

Earlier versions of macOS:

• In the upper right-hand corner of your screen, click the WiFi symbol.
• When the window appears, click Open Network Preferences. 
• Click Advanced.
• Select the wireless network you wish to remove and click the minus (-) button located just below the list. Click OK, then click Apply.
• Alternatively, you can choose Apple menu > System Preferences > Network > WiFi to get to the Advanced setting in the third bullet point above.

 

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).
• Tap Connections under Wireless and Networks.
• Tap WiFi.
• Tap the Wi-Fi network that you wish to forget.
• Tap Forget.