How to Retrieve a WiFi Password using Crosh

Unlocking the WiFi Secret: Crosh to the Rescue

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to retrieve a WiFi password but couldn't remember it? The good news is, if you have access to your Chromebook, you can easily retrieve the saved WiFi passwords using the Crosh shell.

Crosh, short for Chrome OS Developer Shell, is a command-line interface available on Chromebooks that allows users to access various diagnostic and troubleshooting tools, including network-related information.

Here's how you can retrieve your WiFi password using Crosh:

1. Open Crosh by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your Chromebook keyboard.
2. Type shell and hit Enter to access the Crosh shell.
3. Now, to view the saved WiFi networks and passwords, type the command netsh wlan show profile and hit Enter.
4. You will see a list of saved WiFi profiles. To view the password of a specific network, type netsh wlan show profile name=NETWORK_NAME key=clear and hit Enter (replace NETWORK_NAME with the actual name of the network).
5. The password for the selected WiFi network will be displayed under the 'Key Content' field.

Remember, this method only works for WiFi networks that your Chromebook has previously connected to and saved the password. If you are trying to retrieve a password for a network you've never connected to, this method won't be of help.

With Crosh, retrieving a saved WiFi password on your Chromebook is quick and easy, providing a convenient solution for those forgetful moments.