How to Find Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11

In case you forgot what it is

The Windows operating system stores the passwords for every Wi-Fi network it connects to. This makes it easy to retrieve any network passwords that you forget — as long as your computer is still connected to the internet.

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to find your Wi-Fi password on Windows 11.

Note:If you’ve lost your Wi-Fi password and use an Apple or Android device (like an iPad, iPhone, or Samsung phone), don’t worry. Check out the following guides to see how you can find your password onAndroid, Mac OS, iOS, andWindows 10.

Check (and Change) Your Router’s Default Password

If you haven’t ever changed your Wi-Fi password, it’ll likely be the default password that comes with your Wi-Fi router. Luckily, finding your router’s password is straightforward since it’s on the bottom of the router itself.

Simply pick up your router and look at the sticker on the back — the label will show the Wi-Fi passphrase next to a heading like “Network Security Key” or “Network Key.” You’ll also see the SSID (or Service Set Identifier), which is the default wireless network name.

If you try this password and it doesn’t work, you (or someone else) may have changed it at some point. To find it, you’ll have to get a little more technical.

Note:If you haven’t changed your router’s default password, we highly recommend that you do. A default password is a massive security vulnerability as these are easily discovered. To change it, you must sign in to your router’s administration software.

Type therouter’s IP addressinto your web browser’s search bar and sign in using the default username and password. Then, find the setting where you can change the password and create something unique and hard to guess.

How to Find My Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11

In Windows 11, Wi-Fi network passwords are stored in the Wireless Network Properties panel. These Wi-Fi settings can be accessed via the Control Panel, from the Settings app, or from the Run Command box.

Here’s how to find your Wi-Fi adapter settings from the Control Panel:

You can also access your Wi-Fi password via the Windows Settings app. Here’s how:

How to See All Wi-Fi Passwords Saved On My PC?

You can use the Command Prompt tool to show passwords for all of the current and previous Wi-Fi networks used on your Windows 11 PC.

netsh wlan show profiles

netsh wlan show profile name=”WifiConnectionName” key=clear

Stop Forgetting Your Passwords

You should invest in a password manager if you frequently forget your passwords. These secure programs help you save all your passwords for quick, easy access. This way, when connecting a new device to your Wi-Fi hotspot, you won’t have to dive back into your security settings to find it.

Jake Harfield is an Australian freelance writer whose passion is finding out how different technologies work. He has written for several online publications, focusing on explaining what he has learned to help others with their tech problems. He’s an avid hiker and birder, and in his spare time you’ll find him in the Aussie bush listening to the birdsong.Read Jake’s Full Bio

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