We’ve all been there – you’re on a new device or need to share your WiFi password with a friend, and you can’t quite remember the complex string of characters that make up your network’s password. Fear not! In this article, we will explore various methods to check your WiFi password on different platforms, including Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Wi-Fi signals come out of a regular router in a shape like a doughnut. This means they create a wireless area that’s also shaped like a doughnut, with a gap in the middle where there’s no signal. So, it’s kinda like a yummy doughnut, but made of Wi-Fi waves instead of pastry!
Open Network and Sharing Center: Right-click on the network icon in your system tray and select “Open Network & Internet settings.”
View Network Properties: Click on “Change adapter options,” right-click on your WiFi network, and select “Status.”
Access Wireless Properties: In the WiFi Status window, click on the “Wireless Properties” button.
Retrieve the WiFi Password: Go to the Security tab and check the box that says “Show characters.” You will now be able to see your WiFi password.
Win + X and select “Windows Terminal (Admin)” or “Command Prompt (Admin).”netsh wlan show profile name=”YOUR_WIFI_NAME” key=clear
Replace “YOUR_WIFI_NAME” with the name of your WiFi network. Look for “Key Content” under Security settings to find your WiFi password.
netsh wlan show profile name=”YOUR_WIFI_NAME” key=clear
Replace “YOUR_WIFI_NAME” with your WiFi network’s name. The password will be displayed after “password:” in the output.
These methods should help you check your WiFi password on various platforms. Remember to keep your WiFi password secure and avoid sharing it with unauthorized users. If you’ve forgotten the password or want to change it, you can typically do so through your router’s settings page.
