You can find the Wi-Fi password on a Windows PC by accessing its wireless network properties.
If you are looking to find the password for the Wi-Fi network that your PC is currently connected to, Windows provides a straightforward way to access this information directly from your computer's network settings. This method is useful if you've forgotten the password but your PC is still connected.
Steps to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on Windows
Accessing your saved Wi-Fi password typically involves navigating through the network status and properties settings on your Windows operating system. The process allows you to view the security key stored for the network connection.
Here are the steps you can follow:
- Open Network Status: Right-click the network icon (either Wi-Fi or Ethernet) in the system tray in the bottom-right corner of your screen, then select "Open Network & Internet settings" or "Open Network and Sharing Center" depending on your Windows version.
- Access Network Adapter Options:
- In Windows 10/11, click on "Change adapter options" under "Advanced network settings".
- In Windows 7/8, click on "Change adapter settings" or go directly to "Network and Sharing Center" and click on your Wi-Fi connection name.
- View Wi-Fi Status: Locate your Wi-Fi connection adapter (it will likely say "Wi-Fi" or "Wireless Network Connection"). Right-click on it and select "Status".
- Open Wireless Properties: In the Wi-Fi Status window that appears, select the "Wireless Properties" button.
- View Security Key: In the Wireless Network Properties window, navigate to the "Security" tab.
- Show Characters: On the Security tab, you will see the network security key box, which contains the password. To reveal the password instead of dots, select the "Show characters" check box.
Your Wi-Fi network password is now displayed in the Network security key box.
Quick Reference:
| Step | Action | Location/Window |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Open Status | Right-click Network icon > Status | System Tray > Network Settings |
| 2. Change Adapter | Click "Change adapter options" | Network Settings / Network Center |
| 3. View Wi-Fi Status | Right-click Wi-Fi adapter > Status | Network Connections window |
| 4. Wireless Properties | Click "Wireless Properties" | Wi-Fi Status window |
| 5. Security Tab | Select "Security" tab | Wireless Network Properties window |
| 6. Show Characters | Select "Show characters" checkbox | Security tab |
Note: This method reveals the password of the Wi-Fi network the PC is currently connected to or has previously connected to.
This method is limited to finding the Wi-Fi password saved on the specific PC. It does not provide access to the login password for the PC itself or passwords for network resources unless they are specifically configured to use the Wi-Fi password.
