You are connected to your WiFi but cannot remember the password. A friend is visiting and wants to connect. Or you got a new device and need to enter the password. This happens to everyone.
The good news: if any device in your house is currently connected to the WiFi, you can find the password. This guide covers every method on every device.
Find WiFi Password on Windows
Method 1: Network Settings (Easiest)
- Click the WiFi icon in the taskbar
- Click Network & Internet settings
- Click Advanced network settings
- Click More network adapter options
- Right-click your WiFi adapter → Status
- Click Wireless Properties
- Go to the Security tab
- Check "Show characters"
Your WiFi password is displayed.
Method 2: Command Prompt
netsh wlan show profile name="YourNetworkName" key=clearLook for the line Key Content — that is your password.
To see all saved WiFi networks and their passwords:
for /f "skip=9 tokens=1,2 delims=:" %i in ('netsh wlan show profiles') do @if "%j" NEQ "" (echo %j & netsh wlan show profile name="%j" key=clear | findstr "Key Content") 2>nulMethod 3: PowerShell
(netsh wlan show profile name="YourNetworkName" key=clear) | Select-String "Key Content"Find WiFi Password on Mac
Method 1: Keychain Access
- Open Keychain Access (search in Spotlight with Cmd+Space)
- Search for your WiFi network name
- Double-click it
- Check "Show password"
- Enter your Mac login password to confirm
Method 2: Terminal
security find-generic-password -wa "YourNetworkName"Enter your Mac login password when prompted.
Method 3: System Settings (macOS Ventura+)
- System Settings → WiFi
- Click the info button (i) next to your connected network
- Click Password → authenticate with Touch ID or password
- The password is revealed. Click to copy.
Find WiFi Password on iPhone
iOS 16 and Later
- Settings → WiFi
- Tap the info button (i) next to your connected network
- Tap Password
- Authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID
- The password is shown. Tap to copy.
Older iOS
iPhones before iOS 16 cannot show WiFi passwords directly. Options:
- Check your router (see below)
- Share via QR code
- iCloud Keychain: If synced to a Mac, find it in Keychain Access
Find WiFi Password on Android
Android 10 and Later
- Settings → WiFi
- Tap your connected network
- Tap Share or the QR code icon
- Authenticate with fingerprint or PIN
- The QR code appears AND the password is shown below it
Older Android
Requires root access. Without root: check your router or use a connected computer.
Find WiFi Password on Your Router
If no device method works, go directly to the source.
Step 1: Find Your Router's IP
| Common Router IPs | Brands |
|---|---|
192.168.1.1 | Most routers (Netgear, Asus, TP-Link) |
192.168.0.1 | D-Link, some TP-Link |
10.0.0.1 | Xfinity, AT&T |
192.168.2.1 | Belkin |
Step 2: Log In
Open your browser, type the router IP, and log in. Common defaults:
| Brand | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | admin | password |
| TP-Link | admin | admin |
| Asus | admin | admin |
| Linksys | admin | admin |
| Xfinity | admin | (on sticker) |
Step 3: Find the WiFi Password
- Wireless Settings → Security → look for Passphrase or Key
- WiFi → Password
- Advanced → Wireless → Security
Check the Router Sticker
The simplest method: look at the physical router. Most routers have a sticker on the bottom or back with default WiFi name, password, and login credentials.
Share Your WiFi Password
QR Code Method (Best)
Use our QR Code Generator and enter this format:
WIFI:T:WPA;S:YourNetworkName;P:YourPassword;;iPhone to iPhone
If both devices use Apple IDs and are in each other's Contacts, a popup appears: "Share Your WiFi Password?" — tap Share Password.
Android to Android
Settings → WiFi → tap connected network → Share → other device scans QR code.
Tips for a Better WiFi Password
- Use at least 12 characters
- Avoid dictionary words
- Do not use personal info
- Change the default
- Use our Password Generator to create a strong, random WiFi password
Related Tools
- QR Code Generator — create a WiFi sharing QR code
- Password Generator — create a strong WiFi password
- What's My IP — check your network's public IP
- Speed Test — test your WiFi speed