If you don’t remember the network’s security key, we’ll show you how to find saved Wi-Fi passwords in Windows. This tutorial also covers steps to set up and use mobile hotspot to share your computer’s internet.

View Wi-Fi Password via Control Panel

How to open the Control Panel settings app in Windows 10:

  1. Open Windows Search by pressing the Windows key + S on your keyboard.
  2. Type “control panel” and press Enter.
  3. Click on the “Control Panel” icon that appears in the search results.
  4. If you don’t see the “Control Panel” icon, click on the “Windows Settings” link at the bottom of the Start menu and then click on “Control Panel.”
  5. Under “Appearance and Personalization,” click on “Settings.”
  6. Under “Network and Internet,” click on “Network and Internet Options.”
  7. In the left pane, under “Network Connections,” click on your network connection that you want to check security details for.
  8. In the right pane, under “Security,” click on the button that says “Advanced Security Settings.” How to open Control Panel settings app in Windows 8: 1) Open Charms by pressing Win+C together or by clicking on Start screen, type charms into search bar and hit Enter 2) Click on Settings 3) Under General tab 4) Click Network & Internet 5) Under Connections 6) Right-click your network connection 7) Select Properties 8) On Security tab 9) Click Advanced Security Settings 10) On General tab 11) Uncheck Allow connections from other computers 12) Close Control Panel settings ..

Method: From the Windows Settings Menu

Right-click the Start menu or press Windows key + X and select Network Connections.

See Wi-Fi Password in Windows Powershell

To view Wi-Fi passwords in Windows 10 and 11, you can run the following Powershell commands:

  1. Get-WiFiPassword
  2. Set-WiFiPassword
  3. Get-WifiProtocol
  4. Set-WifiProtocol

View Wi-Fi Password in Command Prompt

To view Wi-Fi network passwords in Windows 11 using Command Prompt, type the following commands: netstat -an | find “Wi-Fi” The output of the command will list all active Wi-Fi networks and their passwords. ..

If you want to check the password of a specific Wi-Fi network, open Command Prompt and type the following: networksetup /listallwifinetworks This will display all the Wi-Fi networks that are currently connected to your computer. Next, type the following command to view the password for the network whose name you entered: networksetup /password ..

netsh wlan show profile name=ABC Wi-Fi key=clear

Use Third-Party Software

To make Wi-Fi passwords less stressful, consider using a password manager such as LastPass or KeePass.

WirelessKeyView is a popular app that provides a one-click solution for checking Wi-Fi network passwords in Windows. The app is free, easy to use, safe, and void of complex steps or commands.

If you’re not sure which version of the software to download, please refer to this tutorial on checking whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows PC. Take note of the “Zip File Password” on the download page. You’ll need the password to unlock/unzip the installation file on your computer.

To view and manage your Wi-Fi passwords, install the WirelessKeyView software and launch the app. You’ll find information about all previously-used Wi-Fi networks on the app’s dashboard. The Key (Ascii) row contains network passwords.

The network you select will give you a key to copy.

Share Wi-Fi Connection via Hotspot

Windows 10 and 11 have a “mobile hotspot” feature that lets you share your computer’s internet over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This feature is especially useful if you need to use the internet while away from an outlet. ..

Windows 10 Mobile users can now add a mobile hotspot to the Action Center to share their internet without going through the Settings app. This feature is available in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update and later.

Press Windows key + A to open the Windows 11 Action Center and select the pen icon in the bottom-right corner. Select Add, choose Mobile hotspot, and select OK.

To enable mobile hotspot, click on the Action Center icon and select Mobile hotspot. To disable mobile hotspot, click on the Action Center icon and select Mobile hotspot. ..

Retrieve Wi-Fi Passwords and Share Your Internet

Some private network administrators frown against unauthorized Wi-Fi usage or password distribution. Before sharing a wireless network’s password, ensure you have permission to do so. If you’re having issues using mobile hotspot, disable VPN and firewall connections on your device, and try again. Restart your device if the problem persists. Likewise, ensure your device’s operating system is up-to-date. ..