How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11

Sometimes you forget your Wi-Fi password. If your Windows 11 PC is already connected to the Wi-Fi, you can easily find the saved password. This guide shows you simple steps to find it on your computer.

What is a Wi-Fi Password?

A Wi-Fi password (also called a security key) is what you type to connect your device to the internet through a wireless network. Your computer remembers this password so you don’t have to type it every time.

Before You Start

Look at the back or bottom of your Wi-Fi router or modem. Many have the default Wi-Fi password printed there.

If you or someone else changed the password, follow the steps below to find it on your Windows 11 PC.

Method 1: Find Wi-Fi Password Using Windows Settings

1. Click on the Start button (Windows icon) in the bottom-left corner.
2. Click on Settings. You can also press Windows + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.
3. In Settings, click Network & internet on the left side menu.
4. Click on Wi-Fi.
5. Click on your connected Wi-Fi network name to open its properties.
6. Scroll down and find the Security key or View Wi-Fi security key option.
7. Click on it. Windows may ask you for your PC password or to confirm your identity.
8. After confirming, your Wi-Fi password will be shown.

Here is what the Wi-Fi settings page looks like in Windows 11:

Method 2: Find Wi-Fi Password Using Quick Settings

1. Click on the network icon at the bottom-right corner of your screen (near the clock) to open Quick Settings.
2. Click the Wi-Fi button to see your connected network.
3. Click Properties under your Wi-Fi network.
4. Scroll down and select View Wi-Fi security key.
5. Confirm your PC password if asked. Your Wi-Fi password will appear.

Method 3: Find Wi-Fi Password Using Command Prompt

You can also use a simple command to see your Wi-Fi password. Follow these steps:

1. Press Windows + S on your keyboard. Type cmd, then click Command Prompt in the results.
2. In the Command Prompt window, type this command and press Enter:
   
   netsh wlan show profile
   
   This shows all Wi-Fi networks your PC has connected to.
3. Find the network name (SSID) you want the password for.
4. Type this command. Replace YourWiFiName with your Wi-Fi network name, then press Enter:
   
   netsh wlan show profile "YourWiFiName" key=clear
5. Look for the line Key Content. That is your Wi-Fi password.

Example:

netsh wlan show profile "HomeNetwork" key=clear

The command will show details about the Wi-Fi network. Your password appears next to Key Content.

Summary

• Windows 11 stores your Wi-Fi password so you don’t have to type it every time.
• You can find your saved Wi-Fi password in the Settings app or Quick Settings.
• If you like, use Command Prompt to see the password with a simple command.
• Knowing your Wi-Fi password helps you connect other devices or share it with family and friends.

That’s it! Now you know how to find your Wi-Fi password on your Windows 11 computer.

If you want to learn more about Windows 11 tips, check out this helpful guide.