| Cover | May 31, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-53461 |
| Entity Registrant Name | High Wire Networks, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001413891 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-5055489 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 30 North Lincoln Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Batavia |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60510 |
| City Area Code | 952 |
| Local Phone Number | 974-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock |
| Trading Symbol | HWNI |
| Security Exchange Name | NONE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
