Well, this happens to the most of us.

But what if you cant use the password manager and you need your Wi-Fi password?

If youre a Windows 11 user, dont worry!

Wi Fi option on the home screen

This guide will teach you how to find Wi-Fi passwords in Windows 11.

All the passwords are buried deep into files but dont worry.

So, without any further ado, lets get started.

connected Wi Fi name

2.ClickWi-Fion the home screen of the configs app.

3.punch the data pipe that youre connected to on the next page.

4.Scroll down and tap theViewbutton next to theView Wi-Fi security keyoption.

View button

5.your gear will display the Wi-Fi password on your screen

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But dont worry, as this method will work for all Windows 11 builds.

Lets see how you’re free to view saved Wi-Fi passwords using Control Panel.

Wi Fi password

1.bring up the Start Menu by pressing theWinkey on your keyboard.

2.TypeControl Panelin the search bar and press the enter key on your keyboard.

3.Click onNetwork and Internetin the Control Panel.

opening Control Panel

4.On the next page, click onNetwork and Sharing Center.

6.In Wi-Fi status, click onWireless Properties.

7.Go to theSecuritytab and tick the checkbox forShow charactersto view the Wi-Fi password.

Network and Internet option

In that case, this method will be helpful.

Without wasting any more time, let us see how PowerShell can help us find passwords.

1.Open theStart Menuby clicking the Start icon from the taskbar or using theWinkey.

Network and Sharing Center option

2.Search forWindows PowerShelland click onRun as administratoroption.

5.After executing the command, you might see the password on the screen next toKey Content.

This method will also give you access to passwords for all the previously connected Wi-Fi networks.

selecting current Wi Fi network

2.Search forCommand Promptand select theRun as administratoroption.

3.trigger the given command to see the list of all previously connected Wi-Fi networks.

5.After executing the command, the password will be on your screen, next to theKey Contentsection.

Wireless properties option

Therefore, we introduce you all to WirelessKeyView.

2.Scroll down and copy the zips password.

3.After copying, click theDownload WirelessKeyView for x64link.

show password option

4.After downloading, head to the files location.

5.Right-hit the zip file and select theExtract alloption.

6.Paste the zips password.

running PowerShell as administrator

7.snag the location where you want to extract the files.

you could change the destination folder using theBrowsebutton.

If you do not want to change, click onExtract.

finding password

FAQs

How Do I Find My Current Wi-Fi Password?

How Do I initiate the Wi-Fi Panel in Windows 11?

There are many ways to launch the Wi-Fi panel in Windows 11.

opening command prompt as an administrator

Why Cant My Windows 11 Connect to Wi-Fi?

If restarting doesnt solve your problem, our guide on fixingWindows 11 cant connect to Wi-Fican.

Where is the List of Wi-Fi Networks in Windows 11?

finding password in command prompt

How Can I Share Wi-Fi from My Phone to My Laptop?

There are two methods for sharing Wi-Fi from your phone to your laptop.

The second is to activate the mobile hotspot.

copying zips password

However, the second method will only work for mobile phones that have the hardware for dual-band Wi-Fi.

downloading WirelesKeyView

extract all option

selecting install location

WirelessKeyView interface