If you have forgotten the Wi-Fi password when connecting a new device or need to share the password with someone, there is no need to worry. Android and iPhone mobile phones, as well as Windows PCs, have built-in functions that allow you to quickly and conveniently view the password for a connected Wi-Fi network.
To find the password on a smartphone, you just need to go to the network menu on Android or iPhone and locate the necessary information. If you have questions about how to view the password on a PC, the Windows operating system allows you to check the network properties and display the security key.
To begin, swipe up on the screen to open the application panel and tap the 'Settings' app (indicated by a gear icon, depending on the Android interface). Then select the 'Connections' or 'Network & Internet' section to see the device's available network options.
After that, select 'Wi-Fi' and tap the gear icon next to the name of the network you are currently connected to. Next, choose the 'Password' — 'QR Code' or 'Share' option — and confirm your identity using biometrics or your phone's PIN code. After successful authentication, the Wi-Fi password will be visible.
It is important to note that older versions of Android only allow finding the password via QR Code. In such cases, you should take a screenshot and use Google Lens to view the information, including the network password.
On an iPhone, open the 'Settings' app to access system parameters. Select 'Wi-Fi' to view the list of available connections. Tap on the name of the Wi-Fi network to which the device is connected to go to the details. Then touch the 'Password' item and confirm your identity using FaceID, Touch ID, or the iPhone's numerical code to view the password.
On a Windows computer, press the Windows key on the keyboard and type 'Wi-Fi Settings' in the Start menu search bar. Then select 'Wi-Fi Settings' or 'Find Wi-Fi Networks' to open the system panel. In the 'Wi-Fi' menu, click on 'Properties [network name]' to get technical details. Next to the 'Wi-Fi Network Password' item, click 'Show' to view the password in a pop-up window.
The most secure way to find the password is to use the built-in password management applications on the phone or computer itself. Tools such as 'Passwords' on iPhone and 'Google Drive' can store credentials for previously saved networks.
Despite the existence of many third-party applications promising to show the Wi-Fi password, most of them are unreliable and can compromise your privacy. Many of these tools require excessive system permissions and disclose confidential data unnecessarily.
Yes, it is possible to use applications for finding public Wi-Fi passwords in places like airports, cafes, and shopping centers. These platforms operate based on community collaboration, collecting access points and passwords voluntarily provided by users.
However, when connecting to open connections, it is crucial to use a VPN to protect data traffic. This tool creates an end-to-end encrypted tunnel, preventing third parties from monitoring your browsing or intercepting sensitive information.
You can also change the Wi-Fi password through the internet browser on your phone. To do this, you need to enter the router's IP address, such as 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1, into the address bar to access the control panel. After logging in with administrator credentials, navigate to the wireless network settings (Wireless or SSID). In the security section, find a menu such as WPA2, enter the new access key, and save the changes to complete the process.