How to Find WiFi Password on a Connected PC (Windows)

Have you ever connected your PC or laptop to a WiFi network and later forgot the password when you needed it again? Whether you're trying to connect your phone, share the password with a friend, or set up a new device, it's possible to retrieve the saved WiFi password from your Windows PC. In this blog post, we'll walk you through simple methods to find the WiFi password of a network you're already connected to.

🔐 Why You Might Need to Retrieve a WiFi Password

You've connected your PC to the WiFi, but now you want to connect another device.
You forgot the password after connecting it once.
You want to share the password with someone.
You're setting up a new router and need the old password for backup.

📌 Prerequisites

This method works only if your Windows PC is already connected to the WiFi network or has previously connected and saved the credentials.

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✅ Method 1: Using Command Prompt (CMD)

Step-by-Step Guide:

Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type cmd and press Enter to open Command Prompt.
In the Command Prompt, type the following command to see all saved WiFi profiles:
netsh wlan show profiles
You will see a list of WiFi profiles saved on your computer. Pick the name of the WiFi whose password you want to see.
Now type the following command (replace WiFiName with your network name):
netsh wlan show profile name="WiFiName" key=clear
Scroll down until you find the section labeled Key Content. The value next to it is your WiFi password.

Example:
netsh wlan show profile name="PTCLBroadband" key=clear
If you see Key Content: pak12345, then your password is pak12345.

✅ Method 2: View Saved Password via Network Settings (Graphical)

Steps for Windows 10 / Windows 11:

Go to Control Panel (Press Windows + S and search for it).
Click on Network and Sharing Center.
Click on the name of your WiFi network next to “Connections.”
In the new dialog box, click on Wireless Properties.
Click the Security tab.
Check the box next to Show characters.
The password will now be visible in the field labeled Network security key.

⚠️ Important Notes:

This method only shows passwords of networks your computer has previously connected to.
You need administrator privileges to use some of these methods.
Do not use these methods on computers that do not belong to you without permission.

💡 Bonus Tip: Export All WiFi Passwords at Once

You can even export all saved WiFi profiles with their passwords using PowerShell. Here's how:

Open PowerShell as Administrator (Right-click Start > Windows PowerShell (Admin)).
Type the following command:
netsh wlan export profile key=clear folder=C:\wifi-passwords
This will create XML files of all your saved WiFi networks with passwords in the folder C:\wifi-passwords.

Open the XML files with Notepad and find the password in the <keyMaterial> tag.

📱 Can You See WiFi Password on Android?

If you are connected to the same Google account on both devices and running Android 10 or later, go to:

Settings > Network & Internet > WiFi
Tap the connected network.
Tap on Share
Use fingerprint or PIN to unlock
You’ll see a QR Code and the password below it.

🔒 Stay Secure

Never share your WiFi password with strangers. If you’re giving temporary access, consider changing the password afterward or use a guest network feature in your router.

📌 Summary

Method	Works on	Need Admin Access?	Shows Password?
Command Prompt	Windows 7, 8, 10, 11	Yes	Yes
Network Settings (GUI)	Windows 10/11	Yes	Yes
PowerShell Export	Windows 10/11	Yes	Yes

📣 Final Words

Now you know how to find the WiFi password on your connected PC using multiple methods. These tricks are very helpful when you forget your own password or want to help someone else connect to the network. Always remember to use this knowledge ethically and legally.

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