Forget a wireless network on a mobile device

Objective

'Forget' or remove a wireless network from your iOS or Android device so it no longer connects to that network automatically.

Process

For iOS devices such as iPhone or iPad:

1. Open Settings and then tap Wi-Fi.
2. Tap  next to the Wi-Fi network that you want your device to forget.
3. Tap Forget This Network, then tap Forget to confirm.

For Android devices:

1. Open the Settings app and tap Wi-Fi.
2. Long-press the Wi-Fi network that you want your device to forget.
3. Tap Forget or Forget Network.