Connect iPhone to the internet

Connect your iPhone to the internet by using an available Wi-Fi or cellular network.

1. View available networks and connect to Wi-Fi

2. Go to Settings  > Wi-Fi, then turn on Wi-Fi.

3. iPhone automatically joins known networks.

4. To join a new network, do one of the following:

5. Join an available network: Tap the name of the network. If asked, enter the password.

6. Join a hidden network: Tap Other, then enter the name of the network, security type, and password.

When iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, a blue checkmark appears next to the network name, and  appears at the top of the screen.

Scan a QR code with your iPhone camera

You can use Camera  or the Code Scanner to scan Quick Response (QR) codes for links to websites, apps, coupons, tickets, and more. The camera automatically detects and highlights a QR code.

Use the camera to read a QR code

1. Open Camera, then position iPhone so that the code appears on the screen.

2. Tap the notification that appears on the screen to go to the relevant website or app.

Open the Code Scanner from Control Center

1. Go to Settings  > Control Center, then tap  next to Code Scanner.

2. Open Control Center, tap the Code Scanner, then position iPhone so that the code appears on the screen.

3. To add more light, tap the flashlight to turn it on.