How to See Your Wi-Fi Password on Windows 11

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Finding Your Wi-Fi Password on Windows 11

To see your Wi-Fi password on Windows 11, follow these steps:

Open Windows Settings:

Click on the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen or press the "Windows Key."

Click on the "Settings" (gear-shaped) icon in the Start menu.

Access Network & Internet Settings:

In the Windows Settings window, click on "Network & Internet."

Wi-Fi Settings:

Under the Network & Internet settings, select "Wi-Fi" from the left-hand menu.

Network & Sharing Center:

Scroll down to the bottom of the Wi-Fi settings and click on "Network and Sharing Center" under the "Related settings" section.

Wi-Fi Network Name:

In the Network and Sharing Center, you'll see the name of your Wi-Fi network. Click on it.

Wireless Network Properties:

A new window labeled "Wireless Network Properties" will open.

Security Tab:

In the "Wireless Network Properties" window, click on the "Security" tab.

Show Characters:

In the Security tab, you'll see a box labeled "Network security key." This is where your Wi-Fi password is hidden by default.

To reveal the password, check the box that says "Show characters."

View Your Wi-Fi Password:

Once you've checked the "Show characters" box, the Wi-Fi password will be displayed in the "Network security key" field.

Note Down Your Wi-Fi Password:

Make sure to note down or remember your Wi-Fi password as it's displayed. You can also copy it to your clipboard for future reference.

By following these steps, you can easily view your Wi-Fi password on Windows 11. This can be useful if you need to connect other devices to your Wi-Fi network or share the password with someone else.

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