How to Find the Wi-Fi Password of your Current Network

How to Find the Wi-Fi Password of Your Current Network (Complete Guide)

If you are connected to a Wi-Fi network but forgot the password, you can retrieve it using different methods depending on your operating system. Below is a step-by-step guide for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

📌 Method 1: Find Wi-Fi Password on Windows (CMD & GUI)

✅ Prerequisites:

You must be connected to the Wi-Fi network.
You need Administrator privileges.

🔹 Option 1: Using Command Prompt (CMD)

Step 1: Open Command Prompt

Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
Run the following command to see all saved networks:
```
sql
netsh wlan show profiles
```
This will display a list of all Wi-Fi networks your computer has connected to.

Step 2: Find the Password of a Specific Network

Run this command, replacing WiFi-Name with your actual Wi-Fi network name:

pgsql
netsh wlan show profile name="WiFi-Name" key=clear

Look for "Key Content", which displays the Wi-Fi password.

🔹 Option 2: Using Windows GUI

Step 1: Open Network Settings

Press Win + R, type ncpa.cpl, and press Enter.
Right-click your Wi-Fi network and select Status.
Click Wireless Properties → Security tab.
Check "Show characters" to reveal the password.

📌 Method 2: Find Wi-Fi Password on macOS

✅ Prerequisites:

You must be connected to the Wi-Fi network.
You need Admin access.

🔹 Option 1: Using Terminal

Open Terminal (Cmd + Space, type Terminal, press Enter).

Run this command, replacing WiFi-Name with your actual Wi-Fi name:

pgsql
security find-generic-password -ga "WiFi-Name" | grep "password"

Enter your Mac admin password when prompted.
The Wi-Fi password will be displayed.

🔹 Option 2: Using Keychain Access

Open Keychain Access (Cmd + Space, search for "Keychain Access").
Select System from the left panel and click Passwords.
Find your Wi-Fi network name, double-click it.
Check "Show password" (enter your Mac password if prompted).

📌 Method 3: Find Wi-Fi Password on Linux

✅ Prerequisites:

You must have root privileges.
You must be connected to the Wi-Fi.

Step 1: Open Terminal

Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open Terminal.

Run this command:

bash
sudo cat /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/"WiFi-Name".nmconnection

OR, if using WPA Supplicant:

perl
sudo grep psk= /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/* | grep WiFi-Name

Look for psk= which contains the Wi-Fi password.

📌 Method 4: Find Wi-Fi Password on Android

✅ Prerequisites:

Root access is required for older Android versions (before Android 10).
No root needed for Android 10+.

🔹 Option 1: For Android 10 and Above (No Root)

Open Settings → Go to Wi-Fi.
Tap the connected Wi-Fi network.
Tap Share (you may need to authenticate with a fingerprint or PIN).
The Wi-Fi password is shown beneath the QR code.

🔹 Option 2: For Older Android Versions (Root Required)

Install Root Explorer or Solid Explorer.

Navigate to:

swift
/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

Open the file and look for ssid=“WiFi-Name” and psk=“WiFi-Password”.

📌 Method 5: Find Wi-Fi Password on iPhone (iOS)

✅ Prerequisites:

No direct way to find passwords on iPhone without Mac.
You can retrieve the password via iCloud Keychain on Mac.

🔹 Option 1: Using iCloud Keychain (via Mac)

Ensure iCloud Keychain is enabled on both iPhone and Mac.
Follow the macOS method above to find the saved password.

🔹 Option 2: Using a QR Code (iOS 16+)

Go to Settings → Wi-Fi.
Tap the connected Wi-Fi network.
Tap Password (Face ID required).
Copy or share the password.

📌 Method 6: Find Wi-Fi Password from Router Settings

✅ Prerequisites:

You need admin access to the Wi-Fi router.

Step 1: Open Router Settings

Connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Open a browser and go to the router's IP address:
```
192.168.1.1   or   192.168.0.1
```
(Check the router’s back label if unsure.)

Step 2: Log in to the Router

Default login credentials (if unchanged):
- Username: admin
- Password: admin or password
If changed, check the router manual.

Step 3: Find Wi-Fi Password

Navigate to Wireless Settings or Wi-Fi Security.
Look for "Wi-Fi Password" or "Pre-Shared Key".
The password will be displayed.

🔍 Quick Summary Table

Device	Method
Windows	`netsh wlan show profile name="WiFi-Name" key=clear` (CMD) or Wi-Fi Settings
macOS	`security find-generic-password -ga "WiFi-Name"` (Terminal) or Keychain Access
Linux	`sudo cat /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/"WiFi-Name".nmconnection`
Android 10+	Settings > Wi-Fi > Share QR Code
Older Android (Root)	`/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf`
iOS (Mac Required)	Use iCloud Keychain on Mac
Router	Login to router (192.168.1.1) > Wi-Fi Settings

🚀 Final Notes

✅ Windows, Mac, and Linux allow easy access to stored Wi-Fi passwords.
✅ Android 10+ and iOS 16+ allow sharing passwords via QR codes.
✅ Router settings can also reveal the password if you have admin access.
✅ iPhones require a Mac to retrieve saved Wi-Fi passwords.

How to Find the Wi-Fi Password of your Current Network