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When I factory reset my Macbook, will it forget the WiFi networks it used to automatically connect to?

I factory reset my old macbook, does that make it forget the WiFi networks it used to automatically connect to? I.e. my apartment WiFi network?

MacBook Air

Posted on Jun 24, 2020 9:42 AM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2020 9:58 AM

Did you sign into the laptop using the same Apple ID you use on your phone? If so, then things like network settings will sync to the laptop from your iCloud account.

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When I factory reset my Macbook, will it forget the WiFi networks it used to automatically connect to?

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