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Show Wi-Fi password in your device

Computing By Feb 14, 2023

You can show the Wi-Fi password in Windows, Android and iPhone.  Wi-Fi passwords are stored in your device every time successful authentication is made. It will be kept unless you opt to forget Wi-Fi name from the list.

To show the stored Wi-Fi password in windows, you need to open Wi-Fi network settings. In an android device, you have to scan the QR code generated from the Wi-Fi setting. In an iPhone, you’ll have to scan biometrics to show it.

Once done retrieving Wi-Fi password, it is advised to keep it in your notepad for future reference.

Show Wi-Fi password in Windows

  1. Open the Windows laptop that is connected to Wi-Fi network. If you have multiple wireless access points, connect it to the Wi-Fi that needs password retrieval.
  2. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Alternatively, open Run (Windows key + R) then copy and paste the following control.exe /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter then press enter.
  3. From the active Wireless Network list, click the Wi-Fi connection’s name.
  4. Under Wi-Fi status in General Tab > Connection > click Wireless Properties.
  5. Under Wireless Network Properties, click Security tab then tick the box to show password.

Show Wi-Fi password in Android

To show Wi-Fi password in Android, follow these steps.

  1. Go to Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap Wi-Fi network name where you are connected. If not, turn your Wi-Fi on then connect the Wi-Fi network and tap it to show details.
  3. Your Wi-Fi network should display a QR code, status of your connection and option to forget network.
  4. Download the QR code image or take a screenshot of it.
  5. Once you have a copy of QR code, open Google lens or QR code reader and scan it.
  6. You’ll be able to see the Wi-Fi password.

Show Wi-Fi password in iPhone

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi (Choose your Wi-Fi network).
  2. Tap the current Wi-Fi network to see information.
  3. You’ll see the hidden password.
  4. Long press the password and scan your face.
  5. Your Wi-Fi password is now shown.
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