Find Your Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11

This post shows students and new users how to find their saved wifi password when using Windows 11.

There might be times when you want to find out the Wi-Fi password saved in Windows 11. If you have forgotten your wifi password, use the steps below to get it, use it on another device, or share it with others.

Many of the wifi devices issued by service providers have the wifi password written on the back of the device. If you haven’t changed the default password given to you, simply look at the back of the modem to get the password. If you have changed it, use the steps below to get it.

The new Windows 11, when released generally to everyone, will come with many new features and enhancements that will work great for some while adding some learning challenges for others.

Some things and settings have changed so much that folks must learn new ways to work with and manage Windows 11.

To get started revealing the wifi password in Windows, follow the steps below:

How to get Windows 11 wifi password

This will only work if you’re already connected to the wifi. You cannot get the password for a wifi network you’re not already connected to.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Network & Internet, and select Advanced network settings on the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.

In the Advanced network settings page, scroll down and select ‘More network adapter options‘ under Related settings.

This will open the Network Connections control panel. Right-click on your wifi adapter in this window and select ‘Status.’ You can also double-click the wifi adapter to open its’ properties window.

On the wifi settings pane, open the Wireless Network Properties, select the Security tab, and check the box to Show the characters of the Network security key characters.
Your wifi network password is displayed in the Network security key box.

In wifi Status, select Wireless Properties.

How to view wifi password on the command line

You can also view your wifi password from the command prompt in Windows 11. It takes a single command with options to see the password.

Open the command prompt and run the commands below to view the password of the wifi you’re connected to in Windows 11.

netsh wlan show profile “Wi-Fi NAME” key=clear

Replace WI-FI NAME with the correct wifi network name you’re connected to. In my case, my wifi name is Penguin. To view my password, I ran the commands below:

netsh wlan show profile "Penguin" key=clear

The command will display information about the wifi you’re connected to and the password used to connect.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Finding your saved Wi-Fi password in Windows 11 is a straightforward process.
• You can access the password through the System Settings or by using the Command Prompt.
• Both methods require you to be connected to the Wi-Fi network.
• Remember, if you changed your router’s default password, refer to these steps to retrieve it.
• Knowing how to find your Wi-Fi password can help with connectivity on other devices and sharing access with others.
• For any further assistance, consult the Windows help documentation or seek help from tech support.