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You can usually see your Wi‑Fi password on a device that’s already connected to the network or by signing in to your own router’s admin page. Only do this for networks you own or have permission to manage.

Important note

  • Only recover the password for your own Wi‑Fi or one you’re explicitly allowed to use.
  • Trying to break into someone else’s Wi‑Fi without permission is illegal in most countries.

On Windows 10 / 11

  1. Connect to the Wi‑Fi network whose password you want to see.
  2. Press Windows key + R , type ncpa.cpl, press Enter.
  3. Right‑click your Wi‑Fi adapter → Status → Wireless Properties.
  4. Go to the Security tab and tick Show characters to reveal the password.

On macOS

  1. Open Spotlight (Cmd + Space), type Keychain Access , open it.
  2. In the search box, type your Wi‑Fi network name (SSID).
  3. Double‑click the matching entry, tick Show password , then enter your Mac login password to reveal it.

On Android (recent versions)

  1. Make sure you’re connected to the Wi‑Fi network.
  2. Go to Settings → Network & internet → Internet / Wi‑Fi.
  3. Tap the connected Wi‑Fi network → look for Share (often shows a QR code).
  4. Authenticate with PIN / fingerprint. Many phones show the actual password under or near the QR code.

On iPhone / iPad (iOS 16+)

  1. Go to Settings → Wi‑Fi.
  2. Tap the i icon next to your connected network.
  3. Tap the password field → authenticate with Face ID / Touch ID → the password is revealed.

Using the router’s admin page

If no device will show the password, you can change or view it on your router:

  1. Connect to the router via Wi‑Fi or Ethernet.
  2. In a browser, go to the router IP (often 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
  3. Log in with the router admin username/password (printed on a label on many routers).
  4. Open the Wireless / Wi‑Fi settings page and view or change the Wi‑Fi password (sometimes called WPA key , Pre‑shared key , or Passphrase).

If you still can’t get in, you can reset the router with the physical reset button and then set a new Wi‑Fi name and password, but this will wipe its previous custom settings.