These days, if a guest comes to your house, they're as likely to ask for the WiFi password as they are for a drink. And if you've forgotten it, it's hard to find, because most devices obscure the characters with asterisks.

But honestly, you don't need to be tech-savvy to view and find your lost WiFi password, as long as you have access to the router or at least one device connected to the network. Here, you'll find the easiest ways to view and find a lost WiFi password on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

What if I forget my WiFi password but my phone is already connected?
How can I view and find a lost WiFi password on Windows?
How can I retrieve a WiFi password on a Mac?
How can I view the WiFi password on a router?

What if I forget my Wi-Fi password but my phone is already connected?

There may be times when you forget your Wi-Fi password, but your phone is already connected to the network. While it's not easy to view and find a lost Wi-Fi password on your phone, we'll help you out.

Here's how you can find your lost WiFi password on your smartphone:

For Android 10 phones:

1. Go to Settings. 2. Tap Connections. 3. Select the connected WiFi network. 4. Find and tap the QR code option at the bottom left. 5. Take a screenshot of the QR code. 6. Use any QR code scanning app to read the QR code from the screenshot.

You will find the WiFi password.

For iPhone:

1. Go to Settings. 2. Tap your Apple ID. 3. Tap iCloud, then turn on Keychain. 4. Go back to Settings and turn on Personal Hotspot. 5. Connect your Mac to your iPhone's Personal Hotspot. 6. On your Mac, open Spotlight Search, find Keychain Access, and open it. 7. Search for your Wi-Fi network, click the "Show Password" button, and enter your Mac's password to view your lost Wi-Fi password.

How do I view and find a lost Wi-Fi password on Windows?

It's easy to view and find a lost WiFi password on Windows. Here, you'll get two ideal methods to lookup your WiFi password:

1. Use the tool "WiFi Password Reader"

If you've forgotten your WiFi password and need to give it to someone or connect another device, there are several ways to view and find your lost WiFi password. However, using the tool WiFi Password Reader – Key Finder will allow you to quickly retrieve your password.

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Step 1: Run the Key Finder tool on your laptop and click “WLAN” in the left pane.

Step 2: Find your wireless account information, which should be next to your network name.

Click “Copy” to copy the Wi-Fi password and join the network right away.

Alternatively, you can click “Print” or “Save” to back up all of your Wi-Fi networks and passwords.

2. Check your network and Internet settings

If you're the PC administrator, there are no limits, and you can easily find the Wi-Fi password from the “Network & Internet” settings.

Here's how you can do it:

1. Open the Start menu, go to **Settings**, and then click on **Network & Internet**.

2. Click on the “Status” section, then scroll down and click on Network and Sharing Center.

3. Now, select the WiFi name from the Active Networks section.

Select a wireless network name

4. Once you see the “Wi-Fi Status” window, open the Wireless Network Properties.

5. On the Security tab, check the Show characters box to see your Wi-Fi password.

How do I view the WiFi password on my Mac?

"Keychain Access" is an application that runs on macOS and stores all your passwords so you don't have to remember them. You'll need your administrator password to view the WiFi passwords saved in Keychain.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: First, open the Keychain Access app by launching it via Spotlight search.

Step 2: Open the application, go to "System," and tap "Passwords." Find the network name you want to access, and open it.

Step 3: Click to show the network password.

Click on “Show Password”.

Step 4: The system will prompt you to authenticate; just fill in the relevant information to verify your identity.

If you're not sure what your username is, click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner to find out.

Step 5: View and display the password.

The password will appear in the box next to the “Show Password” button.

Find the WiFi Password on Your Router

There are several ways to view and find a lost WiFi password on a router.

From the router's web interface

Step 1: Copy the router's IP address from the settings, and paste it into your web browser.

Step 2: After entering your router's IP address, you'll be prompted to enter a username and password. You can find the default login information on a label on the bottom or side of the router.

Step 3: After logging in, look for the "Wireless" or "WiFi" option in the sidebar menu. Click on it to view or change your current password.

"Reset Router"

If you can't find the password, you can reset the router. This will reset all of the network's settings, including the WiFi password. After you reset it, you'll be able to connect using the default password. Find the Reset button on your router and hold it down for 5-10 seconds to reset the router.

Last Words

These are the ways you can go about it as an end-user. However, if you're an administrator managing multiple devices and connections, it's best to use a tool like WiFi Password Reader.