How to Find Wi-Fi Password on Computer

Wi-Fi Password
Written by Wilbur Woodham

To find the lost network password from WI-FI, you need to look for it on the user’s PC, which is already connected to the user’s WI-Fi network. After a user finds his password, you can use it on another device to connect. Below we will provide step-by-step instructions for different types of Windows on your PC connected to your Wi-Fi network.

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On Windows 11

Press the Start button, enter the control panel, then choose Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

On Windows 10

Press the Start button > Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network and Sharing Center.

On Windows 8.1 or 7

Look and choose Network and Sharing Center from the results list.

  1. Choose your Wi-Fi network name in the network and sharing center, next to Connections.
  2. Choose Wireless properties in Wi-Fi status.
  3. Choose the Security tab in Wireless Network Properties, then choose the Show characters check box. After that, your Wi-Fi network password is displayed in the Network security key box.

After all, go to your Windows PC and connect to your Wi-Fi, enter your password, and receive a request for a password.

Wilbur Woodham
Wilbur Woodham
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Wilbur Woodham

I was a technical writer from early in my career, and consider IT Security one of my foundational skills. I’m sharing my experience here, and I hope you find it useful.

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