What is an SSID?

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SSID stands for Service Set Identifier. It is a unique name given to a Wi-Fi network in order to identify and differentiate it from other networks in the vicinity. When devices like smartphones, laptops, or tablets search for available Wi-Fi networks, they display a list of SSIDs for the user to select from. The SSID helps devices connect to the correct network by ensuring they connect to the intended Wi-Fi network and not a neighboring network with a similar name.