I will show you how to quickly find out the password for your Wi-Fi. There is nothing wrong with forgetting it. This situation is very common among ordinary users. Finding a way out of it is very easy, especially if you are connected to Wi-Fi from any device. Even if you do not have access from devices, you can still find out this information.
I will demonstrate 5 ways to find it out:
- With Wi-Fi connected.
- When disabled.
- In the settings of the router.
- Using the program.
- On an android mobile device.
You will not be able to find out the password only if you have changed and forgot the authorization data in the router settings and you do not have devices that have connected to your Wi-Fi at least 1 time. In this case, you will have to re-configure.
All actions will require administrator rights.
Find out the password in Windows 7, 8 on the computer
If Wi-Fi is connected
On the right and bottom, in the corner of the desktop, find the icon as in the image below and click on it. Then select your network ( inscription connected). Go to her property in context menu.
By selecting the "Security" tab, enable the display of the entered icons and the asterisks will be replaced. The network security key string is a password.
If there is no icon, then right-click on an empty space in the lower right panel, then select "Customize notification icons" from the list. Then select "Show icon and notifications" like in the image below.
If Wi-Fi is disabled
This method will work if you have logged into Wi-Fi from your device at least once. The fact is that Windows remembers the Wi-Fi that was logged in. This is done for automatic login so that you don't have to enter data every time.
To see them go to Start >> Control Panel. Choose to browse by category and go to the web and internet.
Then go to the Network Sharing Center.
Then go to control wireless networks.
All networks that you have logged into will be displayed here. Select the one you need and go to properties in the context menu.
Go to the security tab and check the item "Display entered icons" as shown below. This is the Wi-Fi password.
Instead of these steps, you can use the program. More on this below.
Find out the password using the program
Most popular and convenient program for this it is WirelessKeyView. Download it from the official website and. No installation required. Just run the downloaded file.
Antivirus can detect a threat. This is due to the program gaining access to passwords. So turn it off for a while.
After launch, a window will appear in which the password will be displayed ( in the right column).
If the methods above do not suit you, then there is a universal solution. View the password in the router interface.
Find out the password through the router
Go to settings.
If Wi-Fi is not connected, then connect the router to the computer via a network cable, it is almost always included in the package.
To do this, enter the IP address in the browser line. It can be seen on the box itself, usually from the bottom. I'll show you an example on D-link.
- Login: admin
- Password: admin
If, during the initial setup, these data were changed and you do not remember them, then only resetting the settings will help.
Then go to Wi-Fi >> Security. Here you will see the PSK encryption key. This is your Wi-Fi password. It may be different for you, as everyone's devices are different, but the actions are the same. Look for similar items.
Find out password on android mobile devices
This method is suitable for both phones and tablets. The main condition is that you log into Wi-Fi at least once.
You will need superuser rights ( root). You can't do without it.
If you have them, then follow these steps:
- You can download a special application that will show the password ( e.g. WiFi Key Recovery). Do this and run it.
- Can be viewed through file manager (for example, total comander). Open it up and follow the path / data / misc / wifi and in this folder find the file wpa_supplicant.conf... Open it with a text editor ( e.g. QuickEdit) and there find the line with the value psk. This is the password from the network.
If something doesn't work out - ask a question in the comments.
How did you find out your Wi-Fi password?
Or at home it automatically connects to the wireless network, then there is a good chance that you have forgotten your password long ago. This can cause known issues when a new device, such as a tablet, needs to be connected to the internet. The simplest thing is to contact your network provider, but what if his phone number is not at hand, and you need to find out the password for Wi-Fi right now? Two simple ways to do this are described below: how to extract the saved password from the system yourself and using free software to view Wi-Fi passwords WirelessKeyView.
How to view Wi-Fi password in Windows
To visualize and, after copying, transfer passwords to any text file in Windows 10/8/7:
- on the taskbar, right-click on the icon of an active Internet connection and select " Network and Sharing Center";
- in the left part of the window that opens, click on the link " Change adapter settings";
- select the wireless network with the mouse and find in the settings panel " View connection status";
- in the network status window, click the " Wireless network properties"→ in the next window switch to the" Safety"and activate the option" Display entered characters"(screenshot below);
- the set of characters in the "Network Security Key" field will be the desired Wi-Fi password.
How to find out the Wi-Fi password using the WirelessKeyView software
To find and view the Wi-Fi passwords saved on your computer, use the link at the end of the article to download and unpack the required archive. Based on the description, the application supports current versions Windows from XP to "tens" and is represented by one executable file of 100 Kb (32-bit version) or 136 Kb (x64). WirelessKeyView is free, has a crack and does not require installation, but requires administrator rights.
After starting the utility, you will see a list of all available passwords for wireless networks: the network name and network key will be displayed in hexadecimal and decimal (normal) form. For convenience, by clicking on the floppy disk icon on the settings panel, the presented information is copied to a TXT / HTML / XML / CSV file (last screenshot). What is recommended to be done immediately, so as not to re-read this review again.
Free download from the official website WirelessKeyView .
Probably, everyone was faced with the fact that they forgot the password from the WiFi network to which they previously connected. After reading this article, it will no longer be a problem for you. Since here we have collected everything possible ways recover forgotten passwords.
How to view a forgotten WiFi password in the system settings
If you have forgotten your WiFi password, you can always view the saved passwords on your computer. By default, Windows saves passwords for all WiFi networks to which it connects. Therefore, it is likely that the password you need will be stored in the system settings and you can extract it from there.
To watch forgotten password from WiFi in the system settings, you need to open the "Network and Sharing Center". The easiest way to do this is via the WiFi icon on the taskbar. Right-click on it and select "Network and Sharing Center".
You can also open the "Network and Sharing Center" through the "Control Panel". To do this, open the "Control Panel", and then go to the "View network status and tasks" section.
After opening the "Network and Sharing Center" you need to open the "Manage wireless networks" section, the link to which is in the left side menu.
After that, you should see a list of WiFi networks to which you connected. In order to view the forgotten WiFi password, you need to right-click on the desired network and open "Properties".
Now you should see the "Wireless Network Properties" window. In this window, you need to go to the "Security" tab and check the box next to the "Display entered characters" function. After that, your forgotten Wi-Fi password will appear in the text box "Network Security Key".
Quite often, users are faced with the fact that they do not have a link to "Manage wireless networks" in the "Network and Sharing Center". If you have the same situation, then you can view the forgotten Wi-Fi password in another way.
Click on the Wi-Fi network icon on the taskbar. In the window that opens, find the Wi-Fi network you need, right-click on it and open its properties. After that, you can view the forgotten password as described above.
The only negative, this method works only when you are within the coverage radius of the Wi-Fi network, the password from which you want to know.
How to find a forgotten WiFi password using WirelessKeyView
If the method described above for recovering forgotten passwords did not suit you for some reason, then you can try using the WirelessKeyView program.
The main purpose of the program is to view saved passwords from WiFi. The developers of the program declare that the program works with all Windows versions starting with Windows XP. In this case, the program is completely free, and you can.
In order to find out the forgotten WiFi password, just run this program on your computer with administrator rights. After that, the program will display a list of WiFi networks, information about which is saved on the computer. The password for the WiFi network can be viewed in the "Key (Ascii)" column.
You can copy the password if necessary. To do this, right-click on the desired WiFi network and select "Copy Key (Ascii)".
How to view a forgotten password on a router
If you have access to the settings of the router, then you can view the password through the router. To do this, open any browser and enter in the address bar.
As a result, you should be taken to the router's web interface. Here you need to find the section with the Wi-Fi network settings. In this section, you can see the forgotten password.
How to recover a forgotten password using an Android device
Another way to recover a forgotten password is an Android smartphone or tablet. This method can be used if on Android device the saved password remains and you have ROOT rights.
To recover forgotten password, just download and run. This application will display information about all Wi-Fi networks which Android device has ever connected to.
You can also view information about saved Wi-Fi networks manually. To do this, open the wpa_supplicant.conf file located in the data / misc / wifi folder.
If you open this file with any text editor, you can get all the information about the saved Wi-Fi networks.
Any information is forgotten over time. And passwords, which are just a bunch of numbers and letters, are forgotten even faster. In this article, we will tell you about how to remember your WiFi password.
Option number 1. View saved passwords from WiFi on the computer.
The easiest way to remember your WiFi password is to view the saved passwords on your computer. When connected to WiFi using a laptop or desktop computer the WiFi password is saved on it and you can view it. To do this, right-click on the Wi-Fi wireless network icon on the taskbar and open the "Network and Sharing Center".
You can also open the "Network and Sharing Center" through the Control Panel. To do this, open the Control Panel and go to the "View Network Status and Tasks" section.
After you have opened the "Network and Sharing Center" you need to click on the link "Manage wireless networks".
After that, you should see a list of all networks that you have ever connected to on this computer. In order to remember the password from wi-fi, you need to find the network you need in this list and right-click on it and select the "Properties" item.
As a result, the "Wireless Network Properties" window should appear in front of you. This window contains a text box "Network Security Key". This field will contain the WiFi password that was saved when connecting to this WiFi network. To view it, check the box next to the "Display input characters" function.
Option number 2. View saved passwords on Android smartphone.
You can also remember the WiFi password by looking at the saved passwords on your Android smartphone. To do this, your smartphone must have ROOT rights and the Root Browser application must be installed.
Open the Root Browser app and navigate to the / data / misc / wifi folder. This folder contains the "wpa_supplicant.conf" file. It is in it that information about saved passwords from Wi-Fi is stored.
This file can be opened using any text editor.
In the file "wpa_supplicant.conf" information about Wifi networks is divided into logical blocks with the heading "network". Each of these blocks contains information about the network name (SSID), saved password (psk), and other information.
There is also an app. With this application, you can view all saved passwords from wi-fi without opening system files.
Naturally, this application also requires ROOT rights.
Option number 3. Look in the settings of the router.
If the previous methods did not help you remember the wi-fi password, then you can see the password in the router settings. If you know the login and password for accessing the router's settings, then you are guaranteed to be able to see the WiFi password.
To do this, you need to open any browser and enter it into the address bar. If you don't know what IP address your router is available at, then you can try 192.168.1.1, and then 192.168.0.1. Most likely, your router will be available at one of these addresses.
Wire-free network connections are now the norm. Changes in the once debugged configuration of a Wi-Fi router and connected clients are rare; passwords are forgotten. A new gadget appears, but you don't know what to do in this kind of situation. No problem if you forgot your password. Let's take a little time to learn and regain it and regain control over the Wi-Fi network.
Do not be very upset if the network access password is lost
The device will always remember the once specified password, even if the person setting up has forgotten it. The statement is true for the router, as well as for the rest of the network participants in the case when the configuration has not been changed in any way. All you need to know is where the Wi-Fi connection information is stored.
Find out the network key saved in Windows
The described methods are feasible provided that the computer is included in the Wi-Fi network of interest at least once.
- If using Windows 7 or older.
- It is easier to achieve the desired goal using password viewers. Start Wireless Key View and there is no more need to do anything, it will immediately display a list of all currently saved information. Two fields matter: Network Name and Key (ASCII). The first contains the name of the network, and the second contains the password to it.
- In the tray (bottom right, next to the clock) there is an icon for network connections. Select "Network and Sharing Center" by right-clicking on this icon. In the list of connections, if there is more than one, click "Wireless network". Then click on "Wireless network properties" - "Security" - "Display entered characters". Actually, that's all - instead of dots, the password is displayed.
- If you are armed with Windows XP, then you should do otherwise. Click "Start", open "Control Panel" and launch the "Wireless Network Wizard". Select "Next" - "Add new computers or devices" - "Next" - "Set the network manually" - "Next" - "Print network parameters". A text file will open, find the line "Network key (WEP \ WPA key)", it will display the required password. There are no situations when the computer itself “forgot” something.
For smartphone owners
On a smartphone, you can find out the Wi-Fi connection parameters only if you have root rights on Android or by jailbreak for iPhone. With other rights of options, something will not be restored, since the system will not give permission to read the necessary configuration files.
- If the smartphone is based on Android, open the file /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf, for which any text editor is suitable. It contains the names of the networks (SSID) and the corresponding passwords (PSK). Recovery utilities also allow you to find out the information you need, presenting it in a more convenient form. One example is WiFi Key Recovery.
- IPhone owners need to install the WiFi Passwords tweak distributed through the store Cydia apps... After restarting Springboard and running the utility, you will receive the Wi-Fi keys of interest.
We look at the settings of the router
You will have to look into the configuration of the router if you want to find out the password, but nothing is saved on the computer. You will need a network cable, if you don't have one, buy it at any store. Insert one end of the wire into the PC's network card, the other into any free port of the router, and then in any browser enter the IP address of the router in the same place where you enter the site addresses. You can find out the IP by looking at the connection properties. To do this, you need to do this: on the keyboard, simultaneously press Windows + R, the "Run" window will open, enter ncpa.cpl and click OK, network connections will be displayed. Right-click the desired "Local Area Connection", click "Status", then "Details". The strings "DHCP server IPv4" and "DHCP server IPv4" contain the IP of interest.
You entered the address in the browser, in the request that appears, specify the credentials for the router. The appearance and layout of control panels differ depending on the manufacturer, the general recommendation for what to do is this: look for the sections responsible for configuring the wireless network. The most commonly used name is Wireless, with a Security subsection. You should be interested in strings containing the words Password or Key, and this will be the information you are looking for. If you see several asterisks instead of symbols, you will most likely find a Show password button next to this line. As a last resort, come up with a new one.
A password is required to prevent unauthorized access to the Internet. It may be needed when connecting a new device to the router: a tablet, mobile phone or another computer. In any case, at least one device from the network is already working, which means that it is possible to find your access code.
The situation when the user has forgotten the password for Wi-Fi happens quite often. There are several easy ways to restore access to your wireless network. If at least one device is connected in it, for example, a computer or a mobile phone, then it can be recognized within a minute. Otherwise, you need to connect to the web interface of the router.
Solving the problem, what to do if you forgot your Wi-Fi password
- One of the cardinal ways to restore access to the network is to reset the modem to factory settings. On the back of the router there is a "Reset" microswitch, which must be pressed with a knitting needle or a paper clip and held for 10-15 seconds. After that, you need to re-configure the new password. To change on the modem, you need to go to the settings section and in the "Tabs" click on the "Access Control" item. Next, click on the "Passwords" line, which, when expanded, will offer to enter the old and new passwords. To save the settings, you need to confirm your intention (Save / Apply).
- To avoid red tape, it is easier to find out your wireless access code using the web interface of the internet distributor. This resource will be available when you enter the router's network address (192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) in the browser and log into the web interface using a password and login. If after purchase the factory settings have not been changed, then the login and password will look like admin-admin or admin-0000, or admin-1234. After opening the page, you should enter the "Wireless Security" section, which is responsible for security. If the password has been changed and forgotten, then you will have to configure everything from the beginning.
- Wi-Fi password recovery using a computer. If a computer is also connected to Wi-Fi, then it knows for sure the forgotten password. The method works provided the PC has 64-bit Windows 7 or Windows Vista software installed. In the "Network and Sharing Center", which is located in the "Control Panel", you need to open the section "Wireless Network Management". The list that opens will contain the name of your network. It opens with one right click of the mouse. In the "Properties" there will be an item "Security", in which there is a line "Display entered characters". If you put a check next to it, the forgotten password will be displayed on the screen.
- WirelessKeyView software To recover a forgotten password, you can use the small WirelessKeyView software. It is completely free, requires no installation and takes up little space. With its help, all saved passwords on the computer are displayed in the form of a list. It opens only when downloaded with administrator rights. The forgotten access code will appear in the opened Key (Ascii) column. If filtering by poppy addresses is used on the router, then the user will fail.
In this article, we will look at how you can recover your forgotten WiFi password using your mobile phone or tablet.
You can imagine a typical situation that you have connected to WiFi somewhere, for example, in a cafe or at a neighbor's. That is, they accidentally found out the password and connected to the Internet using the phone. After a while, you needed to connect another device to this WiFi, for example, another phone or laptop, but naturally you forgot the password. How can I restore it to connect your device to this network?
The first thing you want to do is log into the system, into the WiFi settings and try to find this password among your connection configurations. However, you will have to upset, the password is not stored here. How can you fish it out.
The easiest way
If you have an IPhone and need to transfer the password to another device
You should follow similar steps if you want to connect access to your iPhone from another phone running Adroid. If, on the contrary, you are connected to WiFi via an iPhone and want to transfer the password to another device, then it will be a little more difficult here. The thing is that on an iPhone there is no such property as transmitting a password via a QR code.
To do this, you need to download another app called Crafter. In its free version, it only allows you to scan documents, in the paid version, we can also create our own documents. To create a QR code from WiFi (the program has such an opportunity - the item "WiFi Network"), you will need to buy a paid version, which in this moment costs 99 rubles. After that, it will also be possible to generate a QR code, which will then appear on the screen and which can be read by another phone (running an Android phone on WiFi networks. It looks like this:
- SSID: - here is the name of the network.
- Psk: password is specified here
- Key MGMT: encryption type.
We have described simple ways to recover a forgotten WiFi password.