If you have set a complex password on your network and can’t remember when you want to connect your friend’s device to it. Moreover, if your PC was connected to WiFi, and now you forgot the password and cannot connect again. For such cases, do not worry! Your computer has saved the password, and you can view the saved password easily on Windows 11.
In this session, I will write about how to show WiFi passwords in Windows 11 using PowerShell and Wireless Network Properties.
Related: What is new in Windows 11?
Show the WiFi password using PowerShell.
PowerShell is an easy way to retrieve your previous WiFi network password. You need to follow the below steps.
- Search for PowerShell in the search box or Start Menu.
- Run it as administrator.
- Write the cmdlet and enter. Netsh wlan show profile “Network_Name” key=clear. Remember to replace the Network_Name with the real network name.
- All the WiFi profile information appears. Scroll down and find the Key content under the security settings category.
If you want to show only the network password, write Netsh wlan show profile “Network_Name” key = clear | find “Key Content”
Note: This method applies whether you are currently connected to WiFi or not.
If you are unfamiliar with PowerShell, use the Command Prompt or Terminal and follow the above steps.
Display WiFi password in Windows 11 using Wireless Network Properties
Another traditional way to show the WiFi password in Windows 11 is through the Wireless Network Properties. This method only works when you want to see the currently-connected WiFi network password. To do that, follow the steps below.
- Press the Windows + R button to open the Run box.
- Write the Ncpa.CPL and enter.
- In the Network Connections window, double-click on the WiFi network adapter you are connected to.
- Click on the Wireless properties on the WiFi status screen.
- Select the security tap from the top.
- Check the Show Characters, and you will see the network security key.
That is it! You can see your WiFi password and remember it.
Conclusions
You learned two easy ways to display the WiFi password in Windows 11. However, you can also use third-party software to find your network password.
Finally, I wish you guys all the best, and you can share your thoughts in the comment sections.
You may also want to read: How to set a static IP address on Windows 11
