Private Wi-Fi Setup on iPhone
| Title | Private Wi-Fi Setup on iPhone |
| Severity | High |
| Category | ⚙️ System Security & Communication |
Description
Section titled “Description”Wi-Fi can expose more than people realize. Saved networks, public hotspots, Auto-Join, and Wi-Fi identifiers can all create risk or tracking signals. Your iPhone should not automatically reconnect to old hotels, airports, schools, coffee shops, or networks you barely remember.
Prioritize this after travel, hotel stays, airports, schools, conferences, coffee shops, or any time you used open public Wi-Fi.
Settings and Recommendations
Section titled “Settings and Recommendations”Use the menu paths below on your iPhone to find each setting and apply the recommendation that fits most people.
| Menu Path | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
Settings → Wi-Fi → Ask to Join Networks | Notify |
Settings → Wi-Fi → Auto-Join Hotspot | Ask to Join |
Settings → Wi-Fi → Edit | Forget networks you no longer use |
Settings → Wi-Fi → [network info] → Private Wi-Fi Address | On |
Settings → Wi-Fi → [network info] → Private Wi-Fi Address mode | Rotating or Fixed if trusted |
Settings → Wi-Fi → [network info] → Auto-Join | Off - for saved, untrusted networks |