Bernard Quayson - IT Specialist
INTRODUCTION
WiFi network, or wireless network, is a communication system that allows devices to connect and communicate without the need for physical cables. It uses radio waves to transmit data between devices, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and other network-enabled devices. WiFi networks are commonly used for internet access, file sharing, and device connectivity in homes, offices, public spaces, and various other locations.
Examples of WiFi networks include:
Home Network: A WiFi network set up in a residential environment to provide internet access to devices within the house.
Office Network: A WiFi network deployed in an office setting, facilitating seamless connectivity for computers, printers, and other office devices.
Public WiFi: WiFi networks found in public places such as cafes, airports, libraries, and shopping malls, offering internet access to visitors.
Hotspot: A mobile hotspot that creates a WiFi network using cellular data, allowing devices to connect to the internet while on the go.
Show Password of Connected Wifi Networks
This Command Prompt (CMD) command can only be used to retrieve passwords for Wi-Fi networks that the Windows device has previously connected to and for which you need the password to reconnect.
Guided Steps for Retrieving Connected WI-FI Password.
STEP ONE
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Click here to see how
STEP TWO
2.Type netsh wlan show profiles and press Enter. This will display a list of all the Wi-Fi networks you’ve connected to.
STEP THREE
3. To reveal the password of a specific network, type netsh wlan show profile name="NETWORK_NAME" key=clear and press Enter. Replace “NETWORK_NAME” with the name of the network you’re interested in (In my case; BigTekBrains_Wifi). This will display information about the network, including the password under the ‘Key Content’ field in the ‘Security settings’ section.
