Forgetting or Removing a WiFi Profile from a Mac

When you connect to WiFi, a profile is created and stored on your computer to make it easier to connect again and again.  When wifi service or its security is improved, sometimes you need to remove the old profile so it doesn't interfere with a new one.  Also, sometimes the wifi profile list can build up and you'll need to delete the ones you don't need any more.

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Deleting a Wireless Network Profile on a Mac

  1. Click on the WiFi icon at the top right of your top menu bar and then click Open Network Preferences.
    Screenshot of Macs Wi-Fi settings showing Open Network Preferences menu item
  2. Click the Advanced button on the Network screen
    Screenshot of the Mac Network Preferences Screen
  3. Click to select the network you want to remove and then click the minus sign "-" to remove the network from your computer.
    Screenshot of the Advanced Network Settings Screen with WolfieNet-Secure highlighted
  4. Click OK when finished.
This Content Last Updated:
01/24/2026

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This KB Article References:
WolfieNet Get Connected, WolfieNet-Secure
This Information is Intended for:
Instructors, Staff, Students
Estimated Read Time:
1 minutes
This Content Last Updated:
01/24/2026