How to Find Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11

Forgetting a Wi-Fi password is surprisingly common—especially when you want to connect a new phone, laptop, or share the network with someone else. The good news is that Windows 11 lets you view saved Wi-Fi passwords easily, as long as your PC has connected to that network before.

Whether you prefer using Settings, Control Panel, or Command Prompt, Windows gives you multiple reliable ways to find your Wi-Fi password.

Find Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11

The methods below cover all the practical ways to view saved Wi-Fi passwords. We recommend starting with the Settings or Control Panel method, then using Command Prompt if you want a faster or more advanced approach.

1. Find Wi-Fi Password Using Settings (Connected Network)

This method works best if your PC is currently connected to the Wi-Fi network.

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Network & internet.
3. Click Advanced network settings.
4. Select More network adapter options.
5. In the Network Connections window, right-click your active Wi-Fi adapter.
6. Choose Status.
7. Click Wireless Properties.
8. Open the Security tab.
9. Check Show characters.

Your Wi-Fi password will now be visible in plain text.

2. Find Wi-Fi Password Using Control Panel

This is the classic and most reliable method, especially if Settings feels confusing.

1. Press Windows + S, type Control Panel, and open it.
2. Go to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click your active Wi-Fi connection.
4. Select Wireless Properties.
5. Open the Security tab.
6. Check Show characters to reveal the password.

This method works on almost all Windows 11 systems.

3. Find Wi-Fi Password Using Command Prompt (Fastest)

If you like quick results, Command Prompt is the fastest option.

1. Press Windows + S, type Command Prompt, and open it.
2. Run the following command to see saved Wi-Fi networks: netsh wlan show profiles
3. Note the name of the Wi-Fi network you want.
4. Run: netsh wlan show profile name="WiFiName" key=clear (Replace WiFiName with the actual network name.)
5. Look for Key Content in the output.

The value next to Key Content is your Wi-Fi password.

4. Find Wi-Fi Password Using PowerShell (Alternative)

PowerShell works the same way as Command Prompt.

1. Right-click Start and open Windows Terminal.
2. Use the same netsh commands shown above.
3. View the Key Content field for the password.

This is useful if you already use Windows Terminal regularly.

5. Find Wi-Fi Password for Previously Connected Networks

Even if you’re not connected right now, Windows can still show passwords for old networks—as long as they were saved.

Just use the Command Prompt or PowerShell method and select the profile name of the old Wi-Fi network.

6. When You Can’t See the Wi-Fi Password

There are a few limitations to keep in mind.

• You must be logged in with an administrator account
• The Wi-Fi network must have been connected at least once
• You can’t view passwords for networks never saved on your PC

If these conditions aren’t met, Windows won’t display the password.

Wrapping Up

Finding a Wi-Fi password in Windows 11 is straightforward once you know where to look. Whether you prefer the graphical approach in Settings and Control Panel or the fast command-line method, Windows gives you multiple options to recover saved network passwords.

With these methods, sharing Wi-Fi or reconnecting devices on Microsoft Windows becomes quick and hassle-free—no router reset required.