How to Quickly Check Your Wi-Fi Password

You Just Bought a Brand-New Phone or Laptop for the Holidays and Realized You Forgot Your Wi-Fi Password?

Who hasn’t felt frustrated when trying to connect a new device to Wi-Fi, only to be stuck because they can’t remember the complex password set long ago? Maybe you once wrote it down on the back of the router or carefully stuck a note somewhere—only to completely forget where.

Instead of rushing to ask friends, family, or colleagues for help, you can rescue yourself with a few surprisingly simple and effective methods.

However, keep in mind that these methods only work if the Wi-Fi password is still stored on your device. If the password has been changed, you’ll need to contact the network administrator for the updated credentials.

How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on Android

For Android users, the method to view saved Wi-Fi passwords may vary slightly depending on your device model. If you're using a Samsung Galaxy phone, the process is similar but with a few small differences. Go to Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi. Tap the gear icon next to the connected Wi-Fi network. The password field will be hidden behind asterisks (••••), but simply tap the eye icon next to it. Verify your identity, and the password will be revealed. 

How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on a Samsung Phone. Image: Tech Wiser

For other Android devices, you can also find a similar option in the Wi-Fi settings. Don't forget to explore additional useful settings on the same page, such as automatic reconnection or details about the Wi-Fi frequency and standard in use.

How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on iPhone

If you're an iPhone user, checking saved Wi-Fi passwords is just as easy:

• Open the Settings app → Wi-Fi.
• Find the connected Wi-Fi network and tap the small blue "i" icon next to it.
• This page shows network details, including the Auto-Join option.
• Tap the Password field, and your iPhone will prompt you to authenticate with Face ID or your device passcode.
• Once verified, the Wi-Fi password will be revealed, along with a handy Copy button to paste it where needed.
• Also, don’t overlook other useful options on this screen, like Low Data Mode for bandwidth-saving or Forget This Network, which removes the saved password and requires re-entering it next time.

Steps to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on iPhone. Image: MacRumors

How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on a Windows Computer

For Windows users, retrieving your Wi-Fi password is quite simple. Open Settings from the Start menu, then select Network & Internet, and proceed to Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to will be displayed at the top of the page. Click on the network name to view detailed information.

On the next screen, you will find various useful network details, including network profile type, DNS settings, and IP configuration. However, our focus is on the Wi-Fi password. Click the View button next to View Wi-Fi security key, and the password will be revealed.

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