You can find your Wi-Fi password on a Windows computer using the ncpa.cpl
command to access your network settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Open Network Connections
- Press
Windows Key + R
to open the Run dialog box. - Type
ncpa.cpl
and press Enter. This opens the Network Connections window, where all your network adapters are listed.
2. Open Wi-Fi Status
- In the Network Connections window, locate your Wi-Fi connection (it may be named something like "Wi-Fi" or "Wireless Network Connection").
- Right-click on the Wi-Fi network you're currently connected to and select Status.
3. Open Wireless Properties
- In the Wi-Fi Status window, click on the Wireless Properties button.
4. View Wi-Fi Password
- In the Wireless Network Properties window, go to the Security tab.
- Under the Security tab, you’ll see the field for Network security key.
- Check the box next to Show characters to reveal your Wi-Fi password.
That's it! Now you can view your Wi-Fi password.