Can't add a wifi configuration to a pi4b without a usb

Archive Month of "What the heck?!" (2020)
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I started up a hone-assistant server on a pi4b hardwired for internet but I would like to add my wifi settings through the app. what the heck. why is it so hard to add wifi connection info.

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There is an alternative to the USB method:

Note the USB method can be initiated from the supervisor system page.