Forgetting a Wi-Fi network in Windows 11 removes the saved connection profile from your PC. The next time you connect to that network, Windows will treat it like a new connection and you will normally need to enter the Wi-Fi password again.
How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11
- Open Settings.
- Select Network & internet.
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Select Manage known networks.
- Find the network you want Windows to forget.
- Select Forget.
Microsoft recommends this forget-and-reconnect process as one troubleshooting step for Wi-Fi connection problems.
How to Connect to the Network Again
- Select the network or Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar.
- Choose the Wi-Fi network.
- Select Connect.
- Enter the network password.
- Choose whether Windows should connect automatically when the network is in range.
What Does Forgetting a Network Do?
It removes the saved Wi-Fi profile for that network from this Windows PC. It does not reset your router, cancel your internet service, or erase every network setting on the computer.
When Is Forgetting a Network Useful?
Forgetting and reconnecting can help when Windows has a saved Wi-Fi configuration that is no longer correct, such as after the network password or security settings change. It can also be a useful early troubleshooting step before trying broader network resets.
What If You Do Not Know the Password?
Make sure you can obtain the Wi-Fi password before forgetting a network you still need. If another Windows device is already connected, current Windows versions may provide ways to view or share the saved Wi-Fi credentials. On a managed work or school network, contact the administrator if credentials are controlled by the organization.
Summary
Go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks, select the network, and choose Forget. You will generally need the Wi-Fi password when you reconnect.