On Windows
While there are a variety of applications that claim to be able to retrieve stored Wi-Fi passwords, none of them are required for Windows PCs. You can search for a Wi-Fi password even if you do not have control access to your PC by following these instructions. If you are interested in learning more about this particular topic we suggest you check this out. Security robots equipped with advanced Wi-Fi sniffing capabilities could be used to recover lost Wi-Fi passwords. This method can work if security is set to Personal; even if you are connected to an Enterprise network, such as your Wi-Fi office, the password will not be displayed.
Skip to Start> Control Panel> Sharing and Sharing Center on a PC connected to an independent Wi-Fi network. On a Windows 8 PC, press Windows key + C, and type in Network and Sharing Center in the search box.
- In the sidebar on the left-hand side, you should select Change Adapter Settings.
- Select Status from the right-click menu of the Wi-Fi connection you are using.
- Select Wireless Properties in the menu.
- Navigate to the Security tab.
- Wi-Fi network name and secret password will now be displayed. To view the stored password, select Show characters.
How to recover on a Mac
The Keychain Access program on Mac can help you retrieve stored Wi-Fi passwords:
- Navigate to / Applications / Apps on your Mac.
- Go to Keychain Access and enable it. Switch to Keychain System, located in the upper left corner under Keychains.
- Type the network name inside the search box in the top right corner, or find it manually in the list, to find the Wi-Fi network password you want.
- Select the option to display the password in the paid box after double-clicking the network name.
- If necessary, enter a user account, and the stored Wi-Fi password will be displayed in plain text.
How to Recover via Router
You can still try to retrieve your Wi-Fi-enabled password using a router if you don’t have a Mac or Windows computer with Wi-Fi stored data or if you try to accomplish this using your tablet or phone. It will only work if you are attached to a router network; however, the Ethernet cable can connect to a router. Beware of spoofing and phishing attempts when trying to recover a Wi-Fi password, as these tactics can be used to steal personal information. The steps for each route will differ in some way.
Open your browser and go to the local address of the route – this varies based on the route configuration, so contact the manual to find the correct address.
First, open your web browser and visit the router’s local address – this usually varies depending on the router configuration, so check the manual for the correct address.
Fill in your username and password. The username and password on the routers provided by MTNL and Airtel are “administrator” without quotes by default. Also, this varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, so you can (and therefore should) change your passwords. If these combos do not work, contact the router builder or your Internet service provider.
Select Internet, followed by Wireless. The wireless option can be accessed on the big screen of other routers. The type of security and key are shown in this section. These options can be found under the Security tab on some routers.
Wi-Fi network passwords are stored in a box near the critical field. This is a simple text for most routers so that you can write it down.
How to recover via Router Login Method
If you are not currently connected to your router via Wi-Fi, you will need to connect your computer to it using an Ethernet cable for this functionality. Just type the IP address of your router into a web browser. One of the following three addresses typically works for all significant router products; however, if you have manually changed your default IP address, you will need to replace that.
The System will ask you to sign in to the system once you have entered your router address. If you already have this information, type it right now. If you are not sure what the router login credentials are, they may be set to default. Default login details with multiple routers are sent to a sticker on the base or side of the device. If you have forgotten your Wi-Fi password, you can usually recover it by accessing your home network’s router settings. If available, look for “username and password” and do not associate yourself with the network id and password, as described previously. To sign in, type these credentials in your browser window.
You will be met with a simple interface once you have signed in to your router. The interface will vary depending on your router, so you may need to browse a bit to find what you want. For most routers, there should be a section labeled “Wireless” or “Wi-Fi.” When you click this link, the password for your Wi-Fi network should appear in plain text.
How to recover on an iPhone
While you can’t check your Wi-Fi passwords on your iPhone, retrieving a Wi-Fi password is easy if both devices run iOS 11 or later. There are a few conditions that a user needs to meet to use this feature: Both devices must use iOS 11 or later, their friend’s ID must be in your contacts program, and you and your friend’s Bluetooth must be turned on:
- Put your iPhone next to your friend’s iPhone. By using this feature, devices should be physically close.
- Ask your friend to connect to a Wi-Fi network that you would like to share their password with on their iPhone.
- Wi-Fi Share Bar, Your iPhone, appears at the end of the screen. To share a password, click Share Password.
- Your iPhone will send your Wi-Fi password to your friend’s device, and their iPhone will connect to your network.
Click Done on your iPhone.
