Wi-Fi passwords can be quite tedious to memorize. Back then when starting on the Tech world I would have to reset my password each time someone needed log in credentials since I had long forgotten them.
Lucky to the speedy availability of info I discovered it is not rocket-science. If you have a PC or laptop that is already connected to that network, then good news! With that computer and our handy guide, you'll quickly be on your way to finding the password to your wireless system.
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Use the Old Control Panel
The simplest method to get to your stored Wi-Fi password is to use the Network and Sharing Center. On your Windows 11 or 10, simply click on Start, start typing in "Network and Sharing Center." You'll see it once enough letters have been typed in...
Those still on the
Windows 7 and 8 users, press the Windows key + S to open up Search, then type in Control Panel, and you'll find the Network and Sharing Center in the window that pops open. Or simply click on the Start Menu and you'll see the option to open the Control Panel.
The Network and Sharing Center provides a basic overview of the types of connections to networks you have for that computer. In the image below, you'll see that we have two connections: Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
Click on the Wi-Fi connection.
On the window that pops-up, displaying various details about that connection, including the SSID (your Wi-Fi name), data transfer speed, and activity.
Proceed for the Wireless Properties button – give this a click. In this new window there are two tabs shown, head to Security. This is where you will find the password for that Wi-Fi connection as shown below.
Your Network security key is hidden, so check the Show characters option. Note that you'll need to have Admin rights to do this.
When you've retrieved your Wi-Fi password you can enjoy as you sip your cup of coffee & share this. So, password found, job done, friends and family all happy!
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