Is the Pre Shared Key the WiFi Password?

In the realm of WiFi security, the terms 'Pre-Shared Key' (PSK) and 'WiFi password' are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion among users. However, they are not exactly the same thing.

A Pre-Shared Key (PSK) is a security passphrase used to authenticate and connect devices to a secure WiFi network. It is like a password, but it is specifically used for WPA/WPA2 encryption protocols to secure the network. Essentially, the PSK ensures that only authorized users can access the network.

On the other hand, a WiFi password is a broader term that can refer to both the network name (SSID) and the password (which could be the PSK or another type of security key).

So, to answer the question: Yes, the Pre-Shared Key is indeed a type of WiFi password, but not all WiFi passwords are necessarily Pre-Shared Keys.