How to Find WiFi Password Using Command Prompt

How to Find WiFi Password Using Command Prompt

One common scenario many of us face is forgetting the WiFi password to our own network, especially when we switch devices or have guests over. Luckily, you can easily retrieve your WiFi password using the Command Prompt on Windows. Here’s how:

1. Open Command Prompt: Press the Windows key + R, type 'cmd', and hit Enter.
2. View Saved WiFi Networks: Type 'netsh wlan show profile' and press Enter.
3. Retrieve WiFi Password: To find the password of a specific network, type 'netsh wlan show profile name=YOUR_NETWORK_NAME key=clear' and press Enter. Replace 'YOUR_NETWORK_NAME' with your actual WiFi network name.
4. Find WiFi Password: Look for the 'Key Content' field under Security settings to view your WiFi password.

It’s important to note that this method works for networks your device has connected to in the past, as it retrieves saved WiFi passwords stored in your system.