Retrieving your Wi-Fi password is very easy because computer saves connected Wi-Fi password on windows. If you did not note down your password , You are lucky because there are ways to get your password back. If your computer is already connected to your network, We will retrieve forgotten password.
METHOD 1. VIEW ON WINDOWS SETTING.
1. Open your “Run” dialog by pressing “Windows +R Keys” and type “ncpa.cpl” the click on “OK”.
2. You need to Right click on "Wi-Fi" and Then click on "Status" Option.
3. Now go to "Wireless Properties" Then find "Security".
4. Now click on "Show Characters" And you will able to see your Wi-Fi password.
2. METHOD 2. VIEW USING POWESHELL
This is more advanced method to view Wi-Fi password, You can use a power shell with admin rights. You will get all connected Wi-Fi name list in power shell , You need to remember or identify Wi-Fi name in order to view Wi-Fi password.
This step will not work if you have used the "Forget Option". You will get the details of connected Wi-Fi network previously.
1. Go to "Windows Search Bar" and type "Windows Power shell" Right click on it and "Run as administrator" a small prompt will open click on "Yes".
2. Type below command and hit "Enter".
netsh wlan show profiles
3. You will see all the saved networks name under the User profiles section.
4. Copy the name of connected Wi-Fi password which you need.
5. Type below command.
netsh wlan show profile "wifiname" key=clear
6. You need to replace "wifiname" with your wifi name for example if I have connected to "IT-5G-rooT" Then the command will be.
netsh wlan show profile "IT-5G-rooT" key=clear
7. Once you press the Enter key, you will see information about this network. "Key Content" is your password which you saved on your computer.
METHOD 3. RESET YOUR ROUTER
If you are still not able to connect to Wi-Fi , You can reset the router. This step will reset all setting including passwords. 8 character length password is written behind or under router.
You need to hold "Reset Key" for 5 to 10 seconds, It's inside a hole on most routers. Use any pin . Now you can use your default password.
CLOSING WORDS
I am sure you are able to see your Wi-Fi password with these 3 methods and enjoying.
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