After you log into a WiFi network once, your Windows 10 computer can remember the password and automatically log in for you. So, it’s no wonder that many of us forget WiFi passwords over time. Here’s how to find the WiFi password for any network you have joined on your Windows 10 PC.
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To find your current WiFi password in Windows 10, open the Start menu and go to Settings > Network & Internet. Then click Network and Sharing Center and select your WiFi network name in the pop-up window. Finally, select Wireless Properties, open the Security tab, and select Show characters.
Once you know what your WiFi password is, check out our step-by-step guide on how to change your WiFi name and password.
If you want to find the password for a different network, you can also search all the WiFi passwords saved on your Windows 10 PC using Command Prompt.
To find any WiFi password saved on your Windows 10 PC, press the Windows + r keys on your keyboard. Then type “CMD” into the text field and click OK. Next, type “netsh wlan show profiles” to see all your saved networks and “netsh wlan show profile name=”Wi-Fi-Profile” key=clear” to find your WiFi password.
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