How to Find WiFi Password for Connected Network on Mac

How to Find WiFi Password for Connected Network on Mac

Have you ever been in a situation where you're on your Mac, connected to a WiFi network, but you can't remember the password? It happens to the best of us. Fortunately, there are ways to retrieve the WiFi password for the connected network on your Mac.

Method 1: Keychain Access

One way to find the WiFi password is through Keychain Access. Here's how:

1. Open Keychain Access. You can do this by searching for it in Spotlight or locating it in Applications > Utilities.
2. In Keychain Access, locate and double-click on the WiFi network name you're connected to.
3. Check the 'Show password' box and enter your administrator username and password when prompted.
4. You should now be able to view the WiFi password for the connected network.

Method 2: Terminal

If the Keychain Access method doesn't work for you, you can also retrieve the WiFi password using Terminal. Here's how:

1. Open Terminal. You can find it in Applications > Utilities or search for it in Spotlight.
2. Enter the following command: security find-generic-password -ga WIFI_SSID | grep 'password:'
3. Replace WIFI_SSID with the name of the WiFi network.
4. You will be prompted to enter your user password. After that, the WiFi password for the connected network will be displayed.

By following these methods, you can easily retrieve the WiFi password for the connected network on your Mac. Make sure to keep this information secure and only share it with trusted individuals.