If you want to retrieve your Wi-Fi password from your computer, it's not difficult. Older passwords are a bit harder, but we'll show you how to retrieve both.

Are you connected to Wi-Fi on one device and need to log in on another? Here's how to find your passwords in plain text on ...

1. Click the Start button and then go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center (Windows 11) or ...

They're all on your computer somewhere. As long as your Windows or Mac computer has connected to that network before, the Wi-Fi password is permanently stored in your settings.

Go to Properties for your network and scroll down. To the right of Show Wi-Fi security key is the button View. Press it and you will see the password in plain text on the screen.

Wondering how to find Wi-Fi password on Windows 11? Here is an in-depth guide with five methods to retrieve saved Wi-Fi passwords from your Windows 11 PC.