If you forgot your Wi-Fi network password, you can find it if you have another Windows PC already connected to your Wi-Fi network. After you find your password, you can use it on another PC or device to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
To do this, select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & internet > Properties > View Wi-Fi security key.
Note: You can also view the password of saved networks on the Manage known networks page by selecting any network and then View Wi-Fi security key.
On another Windows PC or other device, connect to Wi-Fi as you normally would, and enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. For more info about connecting to Wi-Fi, see Connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows.
If you forgot your Wi-Fi network password, you can find it if you have another Windows PC already connected to your Wi-Fi network. After you find your password, you can use it on another PC or device to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Here's how
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Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network and Sharing Center.
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In Network and Sharing Center, next to Connections, select your Wi-Fi network name.
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In Wi-Fi Status, select Wireless Properties.
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In Wireless Network Properties, select the Security tab, then select the Show characters check box.
Your Wi-Fi network password is displayed in the Network security key box.
On another Windows PC or other device, connect to Wi-Fi as you normally would, and enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. For more info about connecting to Wi-Fi, see Connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows.
If you forgot your Wi-Fi network password, you can find it if you have another Windows PC already connected to your Wi-Fi network. After you find your password, you can use it on another PC or device to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
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Search for Network and, then select Network and Sharing Center from the list of results.
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In Network and Sharing Center, next to Connections, select your Wi-Fi network name.
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In Wi-Fi Status, select Wireless Properties.
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In Wireless Network Properties, select the Security tab, then select the Show characters check box.
Your Wi-Fi network password is displayed in the Network security key box.
On another Windows PC or other device, connect to Wi-Fi as you normally would, and enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. For more info about connecting to Wi-Fi, see Connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows.