Windows 10 get saved wifi password

Wi-Fi is extensively used to connect to multiple networks at different times and places. Be it a coffee shop, a free Wi-Fi hotspot, office wireless network, or a home network, Wi-Fi is used everywhere. Windows 10 and Windows 11 can remember the settings of multiple Wi-Fi networks, including their network security keys.

Over time, it becomes difficult to remember or even save passwords for all the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to and saved in the past. Rather than trying to hunt down passwords from sysadmins, technicians, or using other ways, if you forgot the Wi-Fi password, Windows gives multiple options to see the saved Wi-Fi passwords.

View WiFi password on Windows 10/Windows 11

View Active WiFi Password From Wireless Properties

Windows 10/11 provides a simple way to see the password for your current WiFi connection. Just follow the steps below to see your current WiFi password:

1. Open the Network Connections page in the Control Panel by typing in ncpa.cpl in Run.
   
2. Right-click on the Wi-Fi adapter and click Status from the context menu.
   
3. Click Wireless Properties to open WiFi network properties.
   
4. Go to the Security tab and check the box next to “Show characters” to reveal your current Wifi password.
   

You will now see the WiFi password in the text field labeled “Network security key.”

This method only works for active connections. That means if you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, you will not be able to use this method to view the network security key or password. To do this, you will need to follow the steps given in the next section.

What if you want to find all the saved Wifi passwords on your Windows computer? There are five ways to find all the saved Wifi passwords in Windows. Let’s discuss both of them.

View WiFi Passwords Using Command Prompt

To see all the Wifi passwords, you will need to run some commands in the command prompt.

1. Open Command Prompt with administrative rights.
2. Run the following command to show all the Wifi profiles saved on your computer:
   netsh wlan show profiles
   
   Note the profile for which you want to see the password.
3. Now run the following command to reveal the Wifi password content of a profile:
   netsh wlan show profile name=<span style="font-size: inherit; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><em>WifiConnectionName</em></span><span style="font-size: inherit;"> key=clear</span>
   Replace WifiConnectionName with Wifi SSID, which you can find from the above mentioned command.

The command above will reveal the password for the selected WiFi SSID in front of “Key content,” as in the image below:

If you only want to see the password omitting all other details, you can run the following command instead:

netsh wlan show profile name=WifiConnectionName key=clear | find /I "Key Content"

You can check all the WiFi passwords saved on your computer using the same command. Just replace the profile name with a different one.

See Wifi Password For A Specific Network

If you want to find the Wifi password of a specific network only, follow the instructions below:

1. Open Command Prompt in administrative mode.
2. Run the following command:
   netsh wlan show profiles
<br>This command will list all the saved Wifi profiles on the computer. Copy the network profile you want the password for.
3. Run the following command:
   netsh wlan show profile name=<em>NetworkProfileName</em> key=clear<br>Replace NetworkProfileName with your copied network name.
   

This will show the Wifi password in plain text in front of “Key Content.”

Get a List of Saved WiFi Passwords Using PowerShell

The same commands listed above also work in PowerShell. But if you want to list all the passwords in a nice table in PowerShell, you can run the following command.

Open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command:

(netsh wlan show profiles) | Select-String ":(.+)$" | %{$name=$_.Matches.Groups[1].Value.Trim(); $_} | %{(netsh wlan show profile name="$name" key=clear)}  | Select-String "Key ContentW+:(.+)$" | %{$pass=$_.Matches.Groups[1].Value.Trim(); $_} | %{[PSCustomObject]@{ PROFILE_NAME=$name;PASSWORD=$pass }} | Format-Table -AutoSize 

You can also download the following PowerShell script and run it on any computer to get a list of saved Wifi passwords.

  Show All Saved WiFi Passwords.ps1 (353 bytes, 2,093 hits)

Once downloaded, right-click the file and click Run with PowerShell.

If you want to use a visual medium, you can check out a few software that can do the job for you.

View All Saved Wifi Passwords Using WiFi Password Revealer

If you are not comfortable with using the Windows command line, you can use third-party software called “Magical JellyBean Wifi Password Revealer” which will retrieve all the Wifi passwords saved in Windows.

You just have to download Wifi password revealer, install and run it. No configuration is required.

You can select any Wifi connection and press Ctrl + Alt + C shortcut keys to copy the password in the clipboard.

View All Saved WiFi Passwords Using WirelessKeyView

WirelessKeyView is a portable application from NirSoft, which displays detailed information about each wireless network saved on the computer. It’s a very small tool and a very handy one, especially for sysadmins.

Download WirelessKeyView from here

Unzip the zip file and run WirelessKeyView.exe. This will run the app without installation.

Note: Windows Defender detects WirelessKeyView as malware but it is pretty safe. You will need to whitelist the executable before it can be run on your computer.

If you are using Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP, the actual Wifi password will not be shown but it will be shown in HEX form. The same HEX password can be used to activate Wifi on any other device.

How to See WiFi Password on MacOS

You can also check your Wifi password on Apple MacOS. Follow the instructions given below to see it:

1. Press the Command button + Space bar on your keyboard to open Spotlight and type in “keychain access” to perform a search.
2. Launch the Keychain Access app.
3. From the app, search for the WiFi profile from the search bar and then double-click it.
4. From the pop-up window, check the box next to “Show password.”
   

You will now see the password in the text field in front of the checkbox.

How to See WiFi Password on Android

If you are on an Android device, here is how to view the password for a saved Wi-Fi profile:

1. Navigate to the following:
   Settings >> Wi-Fi and Network >> Wi-Fi
2. Here, scroll down and click Saved Networks.
   
3. On the next page, click on the Wi-Fi profile that you want to see the password for.
   
4. Here, click Share.
   
5. You will now be asked to verify yourself through a biometric or a PIN/pattern identification (if applied to your phone).
6. On the next page, you shall find the password to the Wi-Fi profile below the QR code.
   

How to See WiFi Password on iPhone

Apple’s iPhones are designed to ensure maximum security. That is why, at the time of writing this post, iPhones do not allow you to view your WiFi password in plain text. Rather, they only allow you to share it with other iPhones.

However, if you sync your WiFi passwords with your iCloud Keychain, you can view your saved network password on your MacOS (which also needs to be synced) using the given method above.

Closing Words

With increasing security, all operating system manufacturers are taking the necessary precautions to secure your intellectual property. That is why Android asks you to authenticate yourself before revealing a WiFi password, and Apple does not allow it at all. This is because a device connected to the same wireless network as yours can infiltrate your network and any device on it.

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Imagine this — you just bought a brand new phone or tablet and can’t wait to try it out. You unwrap the device and turn it on.

All goes smoothly until it prompts you to connect to a wireless network. But… you forgot the Wi-Fi password! Without that password, you can’t access the digital world on your new device.

Does this sound familiar to you? We all have been there! Thankfully, there are several ways to find that Wi-Fi password. All you need is a Windows computer that has connected to that network before.

In this article, I’m going to show you how to show WiFi passwords on Windows 10 so you can connect any new device without asking your geek friends or turning to the IT team for help.

Using a Mac computer? Read our guide on how to find wifi password on Mac.

Method 1: View Saved Wifi Passwords via Windows Settings

The default method is to go through your Windows Settings. To use this method, you must be connected to the network whose password you wish to find.

Step 1: Open up Settings on Windows 10. You can type “Settings” and click the app that shows in the Windows search bar (under “Best match”) or click the settings icon on the bottom left.

Step 2: Click on Network & Internet once the settings window opens up.

Step 3: Scroll down until you see Network and Sharing Center, click on it.

Step 4: You should be directed to the following window. Click on the wifi network you are connected to.

Step 5: Click the Wireless Properties button.

Step 6: Hit the Security tab on the upper-right hand side. Then select the “Show characters” checkbox. This will show you the wifi password for the network you are connected to.

Method 2: Using a Wi-Fi Password Finder Program

If you want to find the WiFi password for a network you’ve used in the past, or you are experiencing trouble navigating Windows 10, you can use a free third-party program such as WiFi Password Revealer.

Step 1: Click here to download the program. Simply hit the blue “Download” button.

Step 2: Once the download is completed, open it in your browser.

Step 3: Select your desired language and click “OK” to continue.

Step 4: Select “Accept the agreement” and click “Next >”.

Step 5: Select the destination location to save the folder.

Step 6: Choose whether to add an additional shortcut. I recommend checking that for convenience’s sake, but it’s totally up to you.

Step 7: Click “Install”.

Step 8: Click “Finish” once the program is installed on your PC.

Step 8: The application will open and reveal all the networks you’ve connected to using your Windows device in the past, along with the passwords you’ve used to successfully connect to each one.

The advantage of this method is that you can see the Wifi passwords for every network you’ve connected to in the past. However, this method can only show you the Wifi passwords that you’ve used to access those networks. If they’ve been changed since then, you won’t see the new passwords.

Method 3: Finding WiFi Passwords via Command Line

For those of you who are comfortable with computers, you can also use the command-line tool built into Windows 10 to quickly find saved WiFi passwords. It is very convenient, as you do not have to download any extra software and just run a single command. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Search and open Command Prompt app on Windows 10. Right-click and hit Run as Administrator.

Step 2: Type this: netsh wlan show profile. This will show you a list of networks you’ve connected to in the past.

Step 3: Find the network that you need the password for. Once you find it, type in the following: netsh wlan show profile [wifi-name] key=clear.

Remember to replace [wifi-name] with the real WiFi username. Then the password will appear next to the section which says Key Content.

Final Tips

We all pretty much live in the digital world, a world that has tens, even hundreds of passwords to remember. You can memorize passwords to your social media, bank accounts, and other important sites, but probably not the Wi-Fi passwords at your home or workplace.

It’s always a good idea to use a password management tool like 1Password, which can save all your passwords and notes so you can access them with a single click. LastPass and Dashlane are good options to consider as well.

Or you can simply write down those easy-to-forget combinations on a sticky note and put it somewhere that you can’t miss — for example, your computer display, Internet router, or simply on the wall.

Even if you’ve totally forgotten those unimportant WiFi passwords, that’s okay. Hopefully one of the three methods shown above has helped you find those saved WiFi passwords on your Windows PC and connect you to billions of netizens across the world. None of the methods require an Internet connection to execute (except the second method, which requires access to the Internet to download).

Happy web surfing! Share your experiences and difficulties retrieving WiFi passwords on Windows 10. Leave a comment below.

Windows позволяет сохранить пароль, используемый для подключения к беспроводной Wi-Fi сети. Благодаря этому, если эта Wi-FI сеть оказалась в зоне досягаемости вашего сетевого адаптера, Windows может автоматически подключиться к ней, не запрашивая пароль. В этой статье мы покажем, как извлечь сохраненные пароли Wi-Fi сетей в Windows 10, перенести список сохраненных беспроводных сетей с ключами безопасности на другие компьютеры и как удалить (забыть) определенные WLAN.

В Windows 10 вы можете просмотреть не только пароль активной сети, но и пароли всех беспроводных сетей, к которым когда-либо подключалось ваше устройство.

Просмотр пароля активного Wi-Fi подключения в Windows 10

Если ваш компьютер подключен к Wi-Fi сети, вы можете посмотреть ее пароль (ключ) в панели управления:

1. Нажмите Пуск -> Параметры -> Сеть и интернет -> Центр управления сетями и общим доступом -> Изменение параметров адаптера (Settings -> Network & Internet -> Status -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings);

   Чтобы сразу попасть раздел управления сетевыми адаптерами, достаточно выполнить команду ncpa.cpl.

2. Щелкните правой кнопкой по вашему Wi-Fi адаптеру и выберите в меню пункт “Состояние” (Status);
   
3. Перейдите на вкладку “Безопасность” (Security), выберите чекбокс “Отображать вводимые знаки” (Show characters);
4. Ключ безопасности (пароль) подключенной (активной) Wi-Fi сети содержится в этом поле.
   

Как вывести сохранённые пароли Wi-Fi в Windows 10 через командную строку?

Выше мы показали, как найти пароль для текущего Wi-Fi подключения в Windows 10. Однако вы можете вывести пароль любой сети, к которой подключался ваш компьютер ранее. Эту информация доступна только в командной строке с помощью утилиты netsh.

При подключении к Wi-Fi сети Windows создает для нее WLAN профиль, содержащий имя сети (SSID), пароль (ключ безопасности) и ряд параметров безопасности Wi-Fi, используемых для подключения к точке доступа. Вы можете вывести список сохраненных WLAN профилей с помощью команды:

netsh wlan show profile

Чтобы получить информацию по профилю конкретной WLAN и сохраненный пароль, нужно указать ее SSID. Например:

netsh wlan show profile “Xiaomi_20F5” key=clear

Профиль Xiaomi_20F5 интерфейса Беспроводная сеть:
=======================================================================
Применено: Все профили пользователей
Сведения о профиле
--------------------------
Версия: 1
Тип: Беспроводная локальная сеть
Имя : Xiaomi_20F5
Выбор клавиш управления:
Режим подключения: Подключаться автоматически
Широковещательная сеть: подключаться, только если эта сеть ведет вещание.
Автопереключение: не переключаться на другие сети.
Случайный выбор MAC-адреса: выключен
Параметры подключения
---------------------
Количество SSID : 1
Имя SSID : "Xiaomi_20F5"
Тип сети : Инфраструктура
Тип радиосети: [ любой тип радиосети ]
Расширение поставщика: отсутствует
Параметры безопасности
----------------------
Проверка подлинности: WPA2-Personal
Шифр: CCMP
Проверка подлинности: WPA2-Personal
Шифр: Нет данных
Ключ безопасности: StrongPa$w01rd
Параметры стоимости
-------------
Стоимость: неограниченная
Перегружено: нет
Приближение к ограничению данных: нет
Превышение ограничения данных: нет
Роуминг: нет
Источник стоимости: по умолчанию

Сохраненный пароль Wi-Fi сети указан в поле “Ключ безопасности”.

Windows хранит профили Wi-Fi сетей в каталоге %ProgramData%MicrosoftWlansvcProfilesInterfaces.

Как вывести все сохраненные пароли Wi-Fi сетей с помощью PowerShell?

С помощью PowerShell можно вывести список всех сохраненных сетей и паролей.

Однострочник PowerShell для вывода всех паролей WLAN профилей для русской версии Windows 10:

(netsh wlan show profiles) | Select-String ":(.+)$" | %{$name=$_.Matches.Groups[1].Value.Trim(); $_} | %{(netsh wlan show profile name="$name" key=clear)} | Select-String "Содержимое ключаW+:(.+)$" | %{$pass=$_.Matches.Groups[1].Value.Trim(); $_} | %{[PSCustomObject]@{ PROFILE_NAME=$name;PASSWORD=$pass }} | Format-Table –Wrap

Для английской версии Windows:

(netsh wlan show profiles) | Select-String ":(.+)$" | %{$name=$_.Matches.Groups[1].Value.Trim(); $_} | %{(netsh wlan show profile name="$name" key=clear)} | Select-String "Key ContentW+:(.+)$" | %{$pass=$_.Matches.Groups[1].Value.Trim(); $_} | %{[PSCustomObject]@{ PROFILE_NAME=$name;PASSWORD=$pass }} | Format-Table –Wrap

Экспорт/импорт WLAN профилей в Windows

Вы можете экспортировать настройки любого сохраненного WLAN профиля вместе с ключом безопасности Wi-Fi сети в XML файл и затем импортировать его на другой компьютер.

Для экспорта WLAN профиля используется команда:

netsh wlan export profile name="Xiaomi_20F5" key=clear folder=c:ps

Либо вы можете экспортировать все сохраненные профили беспроводных сетей (для каждого профиля создается отдельный xml файл с SSID в качестве имени):

netsh wlan export profile key=clear folder=c:ps

Теперь вы можете передать XML файлы с настроенными профилями на другой компьютер с Windows (или распространить их политиками) и импортировать сохраненные WLAN профили для всех пользователей компьютера командой:

netsh wlan add profile filename="c:psБеспроводная сеть-Xiaomi_20F5.xml" user=all

Или можно импортировать сохраненную Wi-Fi сеть только текущему пользователю:

netsh wlan add profile filename="c:psБеспроводная сеть-Xiaomi_20F5.xml" user=current

Теперь, если любая из импортированных Wi-Fi сетей окажется в пределах досягаемости беспроводного адаптера компьютера, он автоматически подключится к ней.

Удалить сохраненную Wi-Fi сеть в Windows 10

Вы можете удалить сохраненную сеть Wi-Fi через в параметрах Windows. Перейдите в раздел Сеть и Интернет -> Wi-Fi -> Управление известными сетями.

Перед вами появится список ранее сохраненных беспроводных профилей для ранее используемых сетей. Выберите SSID сети, которую нужно удалить и нажмите кнопку Забыть.

Также можно удалить (забыть) сохраненную Wi-Fi сеть из командной строки с помощью утилиты netsh. Укажите имя WLAN профиля, который вы хотите удалить, например:

netsh wlan delete profile name=”Rtkm25353”

Профиль "Rtkm25353" будет удален из интерфейса "Беспроводная сеть".

Если вы хотите удалить сразу все сохранённые Wi-Fi сети, выполните команду:

netsh wlan delete profile name=*

We’ve all been there. A friend comes over, begging access to your WiFi network, but you realize you forgot your network security key. Often, the router is buried in a corner or in another room and you don’t have the energy to move. To indulge your laziness, we’re going to show you how to find the WiFi password in Windows 10.

What is a network security key for WiFi?

Your Windows 10 device may display a message telling you to “Enter the network security key”. This can cause some confusion, but it’s worth noting that the network security key, WiFi key, and WiFi password are interchangeable terms.

A WiFi password or network security key is usually WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) phrase that you chose at an earlier date. A password may have also shipped with your router, but for security reasons, it’s highly recommended you swap that out for a unique, personal one.

How to view saved WFi passwords in Windows 10

You can find the WiFi password in Windows 10 via a variety of methods without needing additional authentication. We’re going to show you how to do so via PowerShell, command prompt, the control panel, and a third-party Wi-Fi password revealer. Let’s get started:

How to Find WiFi Password in Windows via PowerShell

How to Find Network Security Key via Windows 10 Command Prompt

Find WiFi Password in Windows 10 via Settings

How to Find The Network Key with the WirelessKeyView App

If you found this tutorial useful, you may also want to check out our guides on how to remove a PDF password and password protecting a folder.

“I forgot my wifi password and is there an easy way to find out the saved Wi-Fi password on my Windows 10 computer?” In this tutorial, we will share you 4 methods to find and view saved Wi-Fi password on Windows 10 computer.

• Method 1: One-Click to See All Saved Wi-Fi passwords
• Method 2: Find Wi-Fi Password of the Current Network Connection
• Method 3: Find Saved Wi-Fi Password through Command Prompt
• Method 4:  View All Wireless Network Passwords on Windows PowerShell

Method 1: One-Click to See All Saved Wi-Fi passwords

If your Windows computer has connected the wireless network and saved the password, you can see all saved Wifi passwords in one click with WiFi Password Genius.

WiFi Password Genius is a powerful tool that can help you retrieve all wireless network security passwords stored in Windows 10/8/7. You just need to launch the software and get the Wi-Fi password listed on the interface. It is also possible for you to save the password into a text file.

Step 1: Download and install WiFi Password Genius.

Step 2: Get the passwords for your previous wireless network. You can view it clearly here with all details.

Method 2: Find Wi-Fi Password of the Current Network Connection

If your current computer is connected to the wireless network, you are not the administrator of the, but you want to know what exactly the password is, you can follow this way to view the Wi-Fi password in Wireless Properties setting.

Step 1: There are two options for you to access Wireless Properties setting.

Option 1: Press the Windows Key and R key to start the Run box. Then, enter ncpa.cpl and click the OK button.

When you are in the Network Connections window, directly click your wireless network connection.

Option 2: Open Control Panel and choose Network and Internet. After that, choose Network and Sharing Center. Then you can see your wifi network and click on it.

Step 3: In the Wi-Fi status, you can click the Wireless Properties button.

Step 4: Then, you need to go to the Security tab, tick the Show characters option and you will see the password immediately.

Method 3: Find Saved Wi-Fi Password through Command Prompt

Step 1: Run Command Prompt as an administrator.

Step 2: In the command prompt, you need to enter the following command: netsh wlan show profiles to get your Wi-Fi name.

Step 3: Enter the following demand: netsh wlan show profile name= Profile-Name key= clear.

Here the Profile-Name should be your Wi-Fi name. And you will get the key (password) soon.

Method 4:  View All Wireless Network Passwords on Windows PowerShell

Step 1: Run Windows PowerShell as administrator.

Step 2: Execute: netsh wlan show profiles.

Step 3: Continue to run the following demand: netsh wlan show profile name =”Wi-Fi-name” key =clear.  You need to use your real Wi-Fi name to instead the text “Wi-Fi-name”.

Here is a video tutorial to guide you view the WiFi password on Windows computer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdzy1bzaSVk

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