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How to View a Saved Wi-Fi Password in Windows

Retrieve the password for a network saved on the PC when Windows permits it.

Quick Answer

Use Windows Wi-Fi/network properties or supported commands/settings to reveal the saved security key after appropriate local access.

Step by Step

  1. Determine whether the problem affects one device or every device on the network.
  2. Use Windows Wi-Fi/network properties or supported commands/settings to reveal the saved security key after appropriate local access.
  3. Change one setting or component at a time and test again.
  4. Record existing router/network settings before changing passwords, DNS, addressing, or advanced configuration.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Router menus, indicator lights, and terminology vary by manufacturer and internet provider.
  • Avoid factory-resetting a modem/router unless you know how it is provisioned and have the information needed to restore the connection.