How to Know WIFI Password?

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Forgetting your WiFi password is more common than you think. So, without further ado, let’s begin. In this article, we are going to take you through a step-by-step guide on how to check the WiFi password on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS platforms. There are different ways to know the WiFi password of any saved network or router on different platforms. In case you haven’t saved the WiFi password somewhere easily accessible, the good news is that there are several ways to find out what it is. Many users tend to connect their smartphone and laptop to their home WiFi network and then forget the password, which is a problem when you need to connect a new device or share the password with visiting friends and family.

How to Find WiFi Password on Windows PC or Laptop



There are different ways to know a WiFi password on a Windows-powered laptop or desktop. You can easily know the password of the WiFi network or router that you are currently connected to. In order to do that, you can follow these steps:

  • Open the Start Menu and search for Network Status. Alternatively, Right Click on the WiFi symbol at the bottom right corner of the screen and click on Open Network & Internet Settings.
  • Now click on the Change Adapter Options. A new window will pop-up that will show you the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Double Click on the Wi-Fi and then click on Wireless Properties.

Once you do that, you will see two options – Connection and Security. Go to Security and check the Show Characters box. With this, you will be able to see the password of the WiFi network or modem you are currently connected to.

Interestingly, there is also a way to know the password of the other saved networks on your Windows-powered device. All you need to do is follow these steps:

  • Open the Start Menu and type Command Prompt
  • Run the following command: netsh wlan show profile
  • You will see the list of all saved WiFi networks. Pick the network you want to know the password and then run the following command: netsh wlan show profile **** key=clear. (Replace *** with network name you found in the list).
  • Once done, you will see the WiFi password of that particular network or modem under the Security Settings.

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