2 Simple Ways to Forget a Network on a MacBook or Mac

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Remove saved Wi-Fi networks on your MacBook
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If you want to get rid of unwanted Wi-Fi networks on your MacBook, you'll just need to open your Wi-Fi settings. You can delete a network you're currently connected to or one you connected to in the past. Here's how to forget a network on a MacBook running Ventura, Monterey, or older.

Quick Steps

  1. Click the Apple menu.
  2. Click System Settings .
  3. Click Wi-Fi .
  4. Click Details .
  5. Click Forget This Network .
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using Ventura or Newer

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    This is in the top-left corner. [1]
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    This is in the drop-down menu.
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    You can find this in the sidebar.
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    This is next to the Wi-Fi network you're currently connected to .
    • To forget a network you connected to in the past, scroll down and click Advanced . Click ••• next to the network, select Remove From List , and then click Remove .
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    This is in the pop-up menu.
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    This will confirm the action, and the network will be forgotten.
    • If you have more networks you want to forget, repeat these steps.
    • You can also change the default network .
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Method 2
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Using Monterey and Older

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    This will load all networks you've connected to on your Mac.
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    You can find this underneath the list of networks.
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    The network will be removed.
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    Your changes will be saved.
    • If you have more networks you want to forget, repeat these steps.
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