Connecting a new device or troubleshooting your network? Here’s how to find any type of network security key.

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

Then click the Wireless Properties button. Navigate to the Security tab. Check Show characters and the Wi-Fi password for the current network will become visible in the Network security key field.

Knowing how to find a saved Wi-Fi password on Windows can be handy if you forget it, need to share it with a friend, or want to reconnect a new device to your network.