How to find your saved Wi-Fi password on Windows 11

Applies to Windows 11 (current versions). You need to be signed in with an administrator account to reveal passwords. Only do this on your own networks or with permission.

Find the password

Using Settings

1. Press Win + I and go to Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
2. Click Manage known networks.
3. Select the network name.
4. Next to View Wi-Fi security key, click View.

Using Control Panel (connected network)

1. Press Win + R, type ncpa.cpl and press Enter.
2. Double-click your Wi-Fi adapter and click Wireless Properties.
3. Open the Security tab and tick Show characters.

Using a command (any saved network)

1. Right-click Start and choose Terminal (Admin).
2. Run netsh wlan show profiles to list saved networks.
3. Run netsh wlan show profile name="NetworkName" key=clear (replace NetworkName).
4. Look for Key Content under Security settings - that's the password.

If you can't see the password

• No View button in Settings: your Windows 11 version is older - use the Control Panel or command method, or update Windows.
• Key Content is missing: run Terminal as administrator.
• Work or school networks (802.1X/Enterprise) use your account sign-in instead of a shared key, so there's no password to show.

Share Wi-Fi without the password

On Windows 11 you can show a QR code: in the network's page under Manage known networks, use the share/QR option if available. Phones can scan it to join. Alternatively, find the password printed on the router label or in the router's admin page.