Revealing Hidden Information: Find Your Wi-Fi Network Password on Windows 11

What to Know

• There are multiple ways to view the Wi-Fi password, but using Settings is the easiest.
• Go toSettings >Network & internet >Wi-Fi . Select the network and then chooseView .
• The Netsh utility, accessible via Command Prompt, shows passwords for all the networks you’ve ever connected to.

This article will show you how to find the Wi-Fi password your Windows 11 device uses to get online.

How to Find the Wi-Fi Password in Settings

Windows 11 makes it incredibly easy to view the password to the Wi-Fi network in just a few steps.

1. PressWin +i to open Settings, or search for it in the Start menu orPower User Menu .
2. SelectNetwork & internet on the left, and thenWi-Fi on the right (the text, not the toggle).
   
3. Choose the Wi-Fi network listed asConnected .
   
4. Scroll to the bottom and chooseView to see the Wi-Fi password.
   

How to View Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 11 Control Panel

Another way to find the Windows 11 Wi-Fi password is via Control Panel.

1. Open Control Panel . One way is to search for it from the Start menu.
   
2. SelectNetwork and Internet >Network and Sharing Center .
3. Select the network name next toConnections .
   
4. SelectWireless Properties . WinUtilities Pro
5. Open theSecurity tab and chooseShow characters . You’ll find the Wi-Fi password in theNetwork security key box.

How to View Wi-Fi Passwords for Old Networks

Windows keeps a record of all the Wi-Fi passwords you’ve entered over time to connect to different networks. This information can be displayed in Command Prompt if you enter a few commands.

1. Open an elevated Command Prompt . Just search for it from the Start menu and chooseRun as administrator .
   
   Another way there is throughTerminal . PressWin +X and then selectTerminal (Admin) .
2. Type this into Command Prompt and then pressEnter .
   netsh wlan show profiles
   
3. Listed here are all the Wi-Fi networks you’ve connected to from this device. Note the exact name of the network for which you need the password. You canlocate the name of the currently connected network if that’s the one you’re searching for in Command Prompt.
4. Type the following and then pressEnter , but replaceexample with theSSID you noted in the last step. Surround the name in quotes if it has any spaces.
   netsh wlan show profile name=example key=clear | findstr "Key Content"
   
   The Wi-Fi password is displayed next toKey Content .
   An easy way to do this without typing the whole command is to paste it into Command Prompt and then use the left arrow key to put the cursor to the right of ‘example.’ You can then erase that word and type the correct network name.

FAQ

• How do I share my Wi-Fi in Windows 11?
  Toshare your Wi-Fi connection , go toSettings >Network & internet >Mobile hotspot and turn on the switch forMobile hotspot . On the other device, enter the provided network name and password to access the shared internet.
• How do I fix it when I can’t connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 11?
  If youcan’t connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 11 , reboot your PC, verify that Wi-Fi is turned on, and move closer to the router. If you have a firewall, VPN, or metered connection set up, disable it and try to connect again.
• How do I change my Wi-Fi password in Windows 11?
  Tochange your Wi-Fi password in Windows 11 , log into your router as an administrator. Find the Wi-Fi settings, type a new password, and then save the changes.
• How do I reset my Wi-Fi settings in Windows 11?
  Toreset your network settings in Windows 11 , go toStart >Settings >Network & internet >Advanced network settings >Network reset >Reset now . It’s also possible toforget individual W-Fi networks .

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