How to find your Wi-Fi password on a phone or PC
If you have forgotten your Wi-Fi password, you may not need to reset anything. A device that is already connected can often show it to you.
The easiest way: the router sticker
Most routers have a sticker on the back or underneath with the Wi-Fi name and password. This works only if nobody has changed the password since the router was set up.
On an iPhone
- Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap the small i next to your network.
- Tap Password and unlock with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode.
On an Android phone
Menus vary by make, but usually:
- Open Settings, then Network and internet or Connections, then Wi-Fi.
- Tap the cog next to your network.
- Tap Share or QR code and confirm your identity. The password often shows under the code.
On a Windows PC
- Open Settings, then Network and internet, then Wi-Fi.
- Choose Hardware properties or Manage known networks, depending on your version.
- Look for View Wi-Fi security key and you may need to confirm that you are an administrator.
On older versions, open Control Panel, then Network and Sharing Centre, click your Wi-Fi name, then Wireless Properties, then Security and tick Show characters.
On a Mac
Open Keychain Access, search for your Wi-Fi name, double-click it, tick Show password and enter your Mac password.
Staying safe
Only reveal the password on your own devices. Do not send it by text or email to people you do not know, and do not give it to anyone who phones you out of the blue.
If you want to share it with a visitor, our guide on guest Wi-Fi is a safer option.
When to get more help
If none of these work, the router may have been changed from the default and the password forgotten. We can help you get back in without losing your settings where possible.