It happens to the best of us, especially when you're setting up a new device or sharing your connection with guests. But don’t worry, retrieving your Wi-Fi password is simpler than you think. In this guide, we’ll show you how to check your Wi-Fi password on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. Let's go through each method step-by-step!
How to Check Wi-Fi Password on Android?
The steps to find your Wi-Fi password on Android depend on the version you’re using. Here’s how to do it on Android 10 and above:
1. Open your Settings app.
2. Tap on Network & Internet
3. Select Internet, then find your connected Wi-Fi network.
4. Tap the gear icon next to your network name.
5. Press the Share button (it looks like a QR code).
6. Authenticate with your device's unlock code or biometrics.
7. The Wi-Fi password will be shown right below the QR code.
This is super handy, especially when you want to share your Wi-Fi without typing the password. People can just scan the QR code to connect.
How to Check Wi-Fi Password on iOS?
iPhones don’t let you directly view saved Wi-Fi passwords, but you can still find them with a few steps:
1. Firstly go to the Settings app on your device/iPhone.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi to see the list of networks.
3. Find your current Wi-Fi network and tap the i (information) icon next to it.
4. Tap on the **Password** field. You’ll be asked to authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
5. Once authenticated, the password will show up. You can copy it or write it down to share with others.
How to Check Wi-Fi Password on Windows?
In Windows it makes very easy to gain your saved Wi-Fi passwords. Here’s how to do it:
Using the Control Panel:
1. At first go to the Control Panel and then go to Network and Sharing Center
2. Click on your active Wi-Fi connection name.
3. In the window that appears, select **Wireless Properties**.
4. Go to the **Security** tab.
5. Check the box that says **Show characters** to reveal the password.
Using Command Prompt:
1. Open Command Prompt and type this command:
`netsh wlan show profile name="YourWiFiName" key=clear`
Replace `YourWiFiName` with your network name.
2. Press Enter
3. Look for the Key Content line, which will display the password.
How to Check Wi-Fi Password on macOS?
If you’re using a Mac, you can find your saved Wi-Fi password easily:
1. Open Keychain Access (found in Applications > Utilities).
2. In the search bar, type your Wi-Fi network name.
3. Double-click on your network entry.
4. Check the box that says Show Password
5. Enter your Mac's administrator password to confirm.
6. Once confirmed, the password will appear in plain text.