To connect to a Wi-Fi network, you generally need the network's name (SSID) and password. If you are already connected to a Wi-Fi network on a Windows device and need to find the saved password, follow these steps.
Finding a Saved Wi-Fi Password on Windows
Here's how to view a saved Wi-Fi password on a Windows device using information from the reference:
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Access Network and Sharing Center:
- Open the "Network and Sharing Center." You can find this by searching for it in the Windows search bar.
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Select Connected Wi-Fi Network:
- Click on the Wi-Fi network name that you are currently connected to. This typically appears on the right-hand side next to the Wi-Fi signal icon in the "Network and Sharing Center".
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Open Wireless Properties:
- After clicking the network name, a window will open, typically displaying the network's connection status. Select "Wireless Properties."
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Go to the Security Tab:
- In the "Wireless Network Properties" window, navigate to the "Security" tab.
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Reveal the Password:
- Under the "Network security key" section, you will see the password hidden behind asterisks or dots.
- Check the box next to "Show characters" to reveal the actual Wi-Fi password.
By following these steps, you can access the Wi-Fi password for a network you are currently connected to on a Windows device. Note, this will not provide the passwords of other networks that the device is not currently connected to.
