There are people who write down their password or memorize it, but many of us don’t. Here’s how you can find your network’s Wi-Fi password.
There are times when you forget the password of your Wi-Fi network at home and you are not able to recall it. So, you need to know the password to either give it to your guests or you might need to re-enter it after disconnecting the Wi-Fi network. There are people who write down their password or memorize it, but many of us don’t.
Thankfully, there is a way to check out Wi-Fi network password. The process isn’t complicated and locating the password in Windows is pretty simple. You can check out the steps below to know more about. Do keep in mind that these steps are pretty similar for older Windows version as well. So, people who have a different Windows won’t have much of an issue in finding their network’s Wi-Fi password.
How to find your Wi-Fi network password in Windows 11
Step 1: On Windows 11, select the Start button, type control panel, then select Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2: In Network and Sharing Center, users need to select their Wi-Fi network name, which one will find next to Connections.
Step 3: In Wi-Fi Status, select Wireless Properties.
Step 4: In Wireless Network Properties, select the Security tab, then select the Show characters check box.
Step 5: Your Wi-Fi network password is displayed in the Network security key box. You just need to click on show characters option and the password will be shown to you.
Note: The process for other Windows versions is similar from step 2. Those who have Windows 10, they simply need to select the Start button, then click on Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network and Sharing Center. On Windows 8.1 or 7, people first need to search for Network and, then select Network and Sharing Center from the list of results.
HIGHLIGHTS
- People who are using any version of Windows can locate Wi-Fi password.
- The process of locating Wi-Fi password is pretty simple.
- The steps are similar for recent versions of Windows.