In today’s digital world, Wi-Fi is essential for connectivity. But what if you forget your Wi-Fi password and need to connect another device? Fortunately, if your PC has previously connected to the network, you can easily retrieve the password. In this guide, we will show you step-by-step methods to find your saved Wi-Fi password on both Windows and Mac systems.
Finding Wi-Fi Password on Windows
Method 1: Using Command Prompt (CMD)
- Press
Win + R, typecmd, and hit Enter to open the Command Prompt.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
netsh wlan show profileThis will display a list of all Wi-Fi networks your PC has connected to.
- Find the Wi-Fi network you need the password for, then type:
netsh wlan show profile name="WiFiName" key=clear(Replace “WiFiName” with your actual Wi-Fi network name.)
- Look for Key Content under Security settings—this is your Wi-Fi password.
Method 2: Using Control Panel
- Press
Win + R, typencpa.cpl, and press Enter. - In the Network Connections window, right-click on your Wi-Fi network and select Status.
- Click on Wireless Properties, then go to the Security tab.
- Check Show characters to reveal the password.
Finding Wi-Fi Password on macOS
Using Terminal
- Open Terminal (
Cmd + Spaceand typeTerminal).
- Run the following command:
security find-generic-password -ga "WiFiName" | grep "password:"(Replace “WiFiName” with your actual Wi-Fi network name.)
- If prompted, enter your Mac user password, and the Wi-Fi password will be displayed.
Final Thoughts
Losing your Wi-Fi password can be frustrating, but as long as your PC has connected to the network before, retrieving it is easy using the methods above. We recommend saving your passwords in a secure location or using a password manager to avoid future hassles.
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