Looking up a Wi-Fi password

If you’re looking up a Wi-Fi network password, you’ll have to use a command prompt

Open the command prompt.

Then, type the following command:

netsh wlan show profile

This command will list every Wi-Fi profile that you’ve ever connected to. To reveal the password of a specific network, type the following command, substituting “NETWORK NAME” with the Wi-Fi network you’re looking up:

netsh wlan show profile “NETWORK NAME” key=clear

You’ll see your Wi-Fi password in ‘key content,’ under security settings.

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As a highly skilled back-end developer, I'm always on the lookout for fresh challenges that push me to innovate and grow. With more than 5 years of working experience in a competitive organization surrounded by highly skilled people, I've honed my skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, Java, Spring Framework, and AWS. My passion for back-end development stems from my love of problem-solving and creating efficient and scalable solutions that empower businesses to thrive. I believe that every project is an opportunity to learn something new and to push the boundaries of what's possible.