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How do I forget a Wi-Fi network on Mac?

  1. Move your cursor to the Wi-Fi icon at the top-right of your screen and select Open Network Preferences

    screenshot of macOS wi-fi drop-down menu

    You can also go to your Network Preferences by clicking the Apple logo on the top-left corner, then selecting System Preferences and Network.


     
  2. Click on the Wi-Fi panel and click Advanced.


     
  3. You will be directed to a window that will show all of the Wi-Fi networks in your vicinity as well as all the networks you have ever connected to. Select the network you want to forget, click the minus sign, and then hit Remove.


     
  4. Before you close this window, be sure to click Apply. This will secure all the changes that you have made.

  5. There you go! Your Mac has now forgotten that Wi-Fi network. This is reversible and you can always connect back to the network.