How to find your WiFi Password in Windows 10

Description: This article will show you how to find your WiFi password saved on your Windows 10 computer. There are two ways to approach this - either using the Control Panel or using a Command Prompt - either way will achieve the same end result.

    Using the Control Panel

  1. On your keyboard press the Windows Key and the R key at the same time. This will open the Run box.
  2. In the Run box type ncpa.cpl and then press enter.
    Run box, command
  3. Right click on the wireless network adapter and then select Status.
    Network adapter status
  4. Next, choose the Wireless Properties button.
    Wireless Properties
  5. Choose the Security tab then select the Show Characters check box to reveal the WiFi Password.
    Wireless Properties, Security Tab

Using a Command Prompt

  1. On your Start Menu type cmd into the Search Box to locate the Command Prompt.
  2. Right click on Command Prompt when it comes up and then choose Run as Administrator. Select Yes when prompted.
  3. Command Prompt, Run as Administrator
  4. Type the following into the Command Prompt box: netsh wlan show profile NETWORKNAME key=clear but replace NETWORKNAME with the name of your WiFi network, and then press Enter.
    WLAN Profile
  5. Successfully following these steps will bring up the WLAN profile of your WiFi network. Scroll down until you see the Key Content field. 7. The Key Content field will reveal your WiFi password.
    WiFi Password

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