How to See All Your Saved Wi-Fi Passwords on Windows 10 or Windows 11

Ever needed to connect a new device to Wi-Fi but couldn’t remember the password? Good news: Windows 10 and Windows 11 store the passwords for all Wi-Fi networks you’ve connected to. You can easily find them using a few built-in tools. Here’s how.

Method 1: See the Password for the Current Network

If you’re already connected to the Wi-Fi network, you can find the password right from Windows.

1. Right-click the Wi-Fi icon in your taskbar and select Network & Internet settings.
2. Click on Change adapter options.
3. Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter and choose Status.
4. Click Wireless Properties.
5. Go to the Security tab.
6. Check the box that says Show characters under Network security key.

Now you’ll see your current Wi-Fi password.

Method 2: See Passwords for All Saved Networks Using Command Prompt

Want to see passwords for all networks you’ve connected to, even if you’re not connected now? Use Command Prompt:

1. Press Win + S and type cmd.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.

List All Saved Wi-Fi Networks

Type this command and hit Enter:

netsh wlan show profiles

You’ll see a list of all Wi-Fi networks your PC remembers.

Find the Password for a Specific Network

Replace “WiFiNetworkName” with your network name in the command below:

netsh wlan show profile name="WiFiNetworkName" key=clear

Scroll down to the Security settings section. Next to Key Content, you’ll find the password.

Tip: Repeat this step for any network in the list.

Quick Summary

• Current Network: Find password via Network settings.
• Any Saved Network: Use Command Prompt with netsh commands.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need extra software or tools to recover your Wi-Fi passwords on Windows 10 or 11. Whether you’re helping a friend connect, setting up a new device, or just need a reminder, these built-in steps get the job done quickly.

Got questions? Drop them in the comments below!

Mark Vincent

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