How to Use Command Prompt to Find Wifi Password

The Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Wi-Fi Password using Command Prompt

At some point, you may need to retrieve your Wi-Fi password for various reasons. If you've forgotten it or need to connect a new device, using Command Prompt can help you find it quickly. Follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt by searching 'cmd' in the Windows search bar.
2. Run Command Prompt as an administrator by right-clicking on it and selecting 'Run as administrator'.
3. Enter the command netsh wlan show profile to see a list of all the Wi-Fi networks you've connected to.
4. Choose the network profile name of the network you want the password for.
5. Enter the command netsh wlan show profile name='[NETWORK PROFILE NAME]' key=clear replacing [NETWORK PROFILE NAME] with your network's profile name.
6. Look for the 'Key Content' field to see the Wi-Fi password in clear text.

By following these simple steps, you can easily find your Wi-Fi password using Command Prompt.