Windows 11 automatically saves Wi-Fi networks that you connect to so it can reconnect to them in the future without requiring you to enter the password again. While this feature is convenient, there are situations where you may want to remove a saved network from your computer. For example, the saved password might be incorrect, the network configuration may have changed, or you may simply want to remove unused networks from your system.
Forgetting a Wi-Fi network deletes the stored connection settings and password from Windows. Once the network is removed, your computer will treat it as a new network the next time it appears, allowing you to reconnect using updated credentials or settings.
Windows 11 provides multiple ways to forget a Wi-Fi network, including through the Settings app, the quick settings panel, or the Command Prompt. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to forget a Wi-Fi network on Windows 11.
How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on Windows 11
Follow the methods below to remove saved Wi-Fi networks from your computer.
1. Forget a Wi-Fi Network Using the Settings App
The most common way to remove a saved network is through the Windows Settings app.
- Press Windows + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app.
- Click Network & internet in the left sidebar.
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Click Manage known networks.
- Locate the Wi-Fi network you want to remove.
- Click the network name.
- Click Forget.
The saved Wi-Fi network and its password will be removed from your system.
2. Forget a Wi-Fi Network from the Quick Settings Panel
If the network is currently visible, you can remove it from the quick settings panel.
- Click the network icon in the taskbar.
- Click the Wi-Fi arrow to view available networks.
- Find the Wi-Fi network you want to remove.
- Right-click the network name.
- Select Forget.
This removes the saved network immediately.
3. Forget a Wi-Fi Network Using Command Prompt
Advanced users can remove Wi-Fi networks using Command Prompt.
- Press Windows + S and search for Command Prompt.
- Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
- Enter the following command to view saved networks:
netsh wlan show profiles
- Locate the Wi-Fi network you want to remove.
- Enter the following command:
netsh wlan delete profile name="WiFiName"
- Replace WiFiName with the name of the network.
- Press Enter.
The selected Wi-Fi network profile will be deleted from the system.
Conclusion
Forgetting a Wi-Fi network in Windows 11 removes its saved password and connection settings, which can help resolve connection issues or clear outdated network configurations. Once the network is removed, your computer will no longer automatically connect to it.
By using the Settings app, the Quick Settings panel, or Command Prompt, you can easily remove saved Wi-Fi networks and manage your wireless connections more effectively in Windows 11.
