How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password

Forgot your Wi-Fi password? It happens to everyone. Don’t worry, there are several easy ways to recover it, whether you’re using a computer, smartphone, or accessing your router’s settings. In this guide, we’ll cover all the methods to find your Wi-Fi password if you’ve already connected to the network before.

1. How to Find Wi-Fi Password on Windows

If your Windows computer is already connected to the Wi-Fi network, you can easily retrieve the password:

  1. Right-click the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray (bottom right corner of your screen) and select “Network & Internet Settings.”
  2. Go to “Change adapter options” and find your wireless network.
  3. Right-click the network name and select “Status.”
  4. In the Status window, click on “Wireless Properties” and navigate to the “Security” tab.
  5. Check the box “Show characters” to reveal the password.

2. How to Find Wi-Fi Password on Mac

If you’re using a Mac, you can find the password in the Keychain Access app:

  1. Open the “Keychain Access” app via Spotlight search.
  2. Locate your Wi-Fi network in the list and double-click it.
  3. Check the box “Show password” and enter your Mac’s admin password to confirm.

3. How to Find Wi-Fi Password on Android

On Android 10 and newer, you can view the Wi-Fi password without needing root access:

  1. Open “Settings” and go to “Wi-Fi & Network.”
  2. Tap on your connected network and then select “Share.”
  3. A QR code will appear, containing the password. You can scan the QR code with another device or see the password below it.

4. How to Find Wi-Fi Password on iPhone

On iPhone, you can find the Wi-Fi password using iCloud Keychain, but only if you have another Apple device:

  1. Go to “Settings” > “Apple ID” > “iCloud” > “Keychain.”
  2. Make sure Keychain is enabled.
  3. Open the “Keychain Access” app on a Mac and search for your Wi-Fi network to view the password.

5. How to Find Wi-Fi Password via Router Settings

If you have access to your router’s settings, you can find the password through the web interface:

  1. Open your web browser and enter the router’s IP address (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
  2. Log in using the default username and password (often admin/admin).
  3. Navigate to the “Wireless” or “Wi-Fi” section and find the field labeled “Password.”

6. How to Find Wi-Fi Password Using Command Prompt

On a Windows computer, you can also find the password using Command Prompt:

  1. Open Command Prompt by typing cmd in the Windows search bar.
  2. Enter the command: netsh wlan show profile name="Your_Network_Name" key=clear.
  3. Look for the Key Content section, where your password will be displayed.