When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, be it at home, work, or public places, Windows 11 saves the Wi-Fi password on your computer. This makes it easy to reconnect to the saved networks without re-entering the network credentials. But there are more uses.
If you have forgotten the Wi-Fi wireless security key, you can retrieve the saved password in Windows 11 rather than attempting a reset. Here’s how to find your saved Wi-Fi passwords in Windows 11.
1. View Saved Wi-Fi Password Using Control Panel
You can view the saved Wi-Fi password using the classic Control Panel. This is useful if you want to view the password for the currently active Wi-Fi network profile.
1.Press Win + R to open Run.
2.Type control and click OK to open the Control Panel.
3.Click on Network and Internet.
4.Next, click on Network and Sharing Center.
5.In the View your active network section, click on your Wi-Fi network profile.
6.In the Wi-Fi Status dialog, click the Wireless Properties button.
7.Next, open the Security tab in the Properties window
Select the Show characters option to view the Wi-Fi password. You can copy the password to your clipboard and save it for later use.
2. View Wi-Fi Password From the Settings
Alternatively, you can also access the Wi-Fi properties page from the Windows 11 Settings panel. Here’s how to do it.
1.Press Win + I to open Settings.
2.Then, go to Network & internet > Advanced Network Settings.
3.Then, under Related settings, click on More network adapter options…Read more>>
