How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on Mac
How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on Mac
If you are looking to retrieve your saved Wi-Fi password on your Mac, there are a couple of simple ways to do so.
Method 1: Using Keychain Access
1. Open 'Applications' > 'Utilities' > 'Keychain Access'.
2. In the search bar, type the name of your Wi-Fi network.
3. Double-click the Wi-Fi network name in the list.
4. Check the 'Show password' box, enter your Mac's username and password, then click 'Allow'.
The Wi-Fi password will now be displayed in the 'Show password' box.
Method 2: Using Terminal
1. Open 'Applications' > 'Utilities' > 'Terminal'.
2. Type the following command: security find-generic-password -wa Your_Wi-Fi_Network_Name
3. Press 'Enter' and enter your Mac's username and password when prompted.
The Wi-Fi password will be shown in the terminal.
By following these simple steps, you can easily retrieve your Wi-Fi password on your Mac whenever needed.
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