However, things have changed for the better.
With that said, follow along to learn how to view passwords for known Wi-Fi networks on Mac.
Whenever you connect to a Wi-Fi data pipe, Mac automatically saves your password.
And if required, it’s possible for you to delete the ones that are no longer needed.
Notably, there are multiple ways to check passwords for the previously connected networks.
1.First off, launch theSystem Settingsapp on your Mac.
2.In the System tweaks menu, selectNetworkin the sidebar.
3.Next, click onWi-Fiat the top of the screen.
4.Next up, hit thetriple-dot iconnext to the web link you are currently using.
5.After that, click onCopy Passwordin the menu.
You have successfully copied the password to the clipboard.
Now, you’re free to open any app like Note and paste the password to view it.
1.To get started, open theSystem tweaks appon your Mac and chooseNetwork.
2.Next, click onWi-Fi.
After that, scroll down to the bottom and hit theAdvancedbutton.
3.Here, you could view a long list of known networks.
4.Then, hit thetriple-down iconnext to the web connection in question and selectCopy Password.
1.To begin with, launch theKeychain Accessapp on your Mac.
you might find this app inside theApplications -> Utilitiesfolder.
However, the easiest way to find it is through Spotlight Search.
4.To view a specific connection,jot down the name of the networkinto the search bar.
5.If you want to quickly access all Wi-Fi networks, enterAirPortin the search bar.
6.Now,right-click or Ctrl-clickan entry and chooseCopy Password to Clipboardin the menu.
Do it and then hitAllow.
Final Thoughts…
And thats about it!
So, this concludes our in-depth guide about finding and sharing passwords of the known Wi-Fi networks on Mac.
From a usability point of view, its a worthy addition to macOS.
Thus, I give it a thumbs up.