In many people’s life, forgetting our Wi-Fi password is, I think, can be transformed into a small crisis, for example, when guests required it. Perhaps you find yourself in this position and you do not remember the password – there is no need to stress! Hence there are equally methods to get your forgotten Wi-Fi password back from the connected devices. In the sections deep below we provide step by step instructions on how to download and install Showbox for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.
Here are some tips that will help you to remember your Wi-Fi password most effectively and you will not need to think about it.
| Device Type | Step | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Android 10 or Later | Open Settings | Go to your phone’s "Settings" menu. |
| Network & Internet | Tap on "Network & Internet" from the Settings menu, then select "Wi-Fi" to view your available networks. | |
| Select Your Network | Find the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to in the list and tap on it to access more options. | |
| Share Password | Click on the "Share" option. To proceed, you may need to authenticate by entering your PIN or using your fingerprint. | |
| View Password | A QR code will appear on the screen along with the Wi-Fi password written below it. You can either share this QR code with others or use the password directly to connect other devices. | |
| Samsung Galaxy | Open Settings | Go to the "Settings" menu on your Samsung Galaxy device. |
| Connections | Select "Connections" from the Settings menu, then tap on "Wi-Fi" to view available networks. | |
| Tap Gear Icon | Next to the Wi-Fi network you are connected to, tap the gear icon to access network details. | |
| Reveal Password | Tap the eye icon located next to the password field. This action will display the Wi-Fi password directly. |
Finding Wi-Fi Password on iPhone
| Method | Step | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Using macOS Device via iCloud Keychain | iCloud Keychain | Ensure that iCloud Keychain is enabled on your iPhone. This feature syncs saved passwords across Apple devices using your Apple ID. |
| Personal Hotspot | On your iPhone, go to "Settings" and turn on "Personal Hotspot" to allow other devices to connect to your internet connection. | |
| Connect Your Mac | Connect your Mac to the iPhone's Personal Hotspot. This step will ensure that your devices are linked for Keychain Access. | |
| Open Keychain Access | On your Mac, open Spotlight by pressing CMD + Space, type "Keychain Access," and press Enter to launch the Keychain Access app. | |
| Search for Network | In Keychain Access, use the search bar to type the name of the Wi-Fi network whose password you want to retrieve. | |
| Show Password | Double-click on the Wi-Fi network name from the search results. Check the box next to "Show Password." To proceed, enter your Mac’s administrator username and password. | |
| Password Displayed | Once authenticated, the Wi-Fi password will be displayed, allowing you to connect other devices or share it as needed. | |
| Using iOS 16 or Later | Open Wi-Fi Settings | On your iPhone, go to "Settings" and select "Wi-Fi" to view available networks. |
| Network Info | Tap the info (i) icon next to the Wi-Fi network for which you want to see the password. | |
| View Password | Select "Password." You may need to authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. The Wi-Fi password will then be displayed on your screen. |
Retrieving Wi-Fi Password on Windows
| Method | Step | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Finding Current Wi-Fi Password | Open Settings | Click on the Start menu, then go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status, and select "Network and Sharing Center." |
| Wi-Fi Status | Click on the name of your Wi-Fi network, which should be highlighted in blue, to open its status window. | |
| Wireless Properties | In the Wi-Fi Status window, click on "Wireless Properties" to access more settings. | |
| Security Tab | In the Wireless Properties window, navigate to the "Security" tab to view security settings for your network. | |
| Show Characters | Check the box next to "Show characters" to reveal your current Wi-Fi password in plain text. | |
| Finding All Saved Wi-Fi Passwords via Command Prompt | Open Command Prompt | Right-click the Windows icon in the taskbar and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)" to open Command Prompt with administrator privileges. |
| View Profiles | Type netsh wlan show profile and press Enter. This command displays a list of all saved Wi-Fi networks on your computer. |
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| Find Specific Network | To find the password for a specific network, type netsh wlan show profile "NetworkName" key=clear, replacing "NetworkName" with the name of your Wi-Fi network, and press Enter. |
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| Password Displayed | In the results, look under "Key Content" to find the password for the specified Wi-Fi network. |
Finding Wi-Fi Password on macOS
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Open Keychain Access | Press CMD + Space to open Spotlight, type "Keychain Access," and press Enter to launch the Keychain Access app on your Mac. |
| Search for Network | In Keychain Access, go to the "System" keychain and locate your desired Wi-Fi network. Use the search bar at the top to quickly find the network name if needed. |
| Show Password | Double-click on the Wi-Fi network name to open its details. Check the box labeled "Show password" at the bottom. You will be prompted to enter your Mac’s administrator credentials to reveal the password. |
| Password Displayed | Once you authenticate, the Wi-Fi password will be visible in the password field, allowing you to connect other devices or share it as needed. |
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Conclusion
Lost password for the Wi-Fi is one of the most common problems people face and follow these guidelines to fix on different devices. No matter if you own an Android phone or an iPhone, a Windows PC or Mac, you will likely learn that is actually quite simple to recover the Wi-Fi password. If the above techniques have failed to reveal ones password you may want to check the routers settings or reset the router.
