Forgetting a Wi-Fi password can be frustrating, especially when you need to connect a new device or share it with a friend. Fortunately, Windows 10 stores previously connected Wi-Fi passwords, allowing you to retrieve them with a few simple steps. In this guide, we will walk you through multiple methods to recover a lost Wi-Fi password on your Windows 10 computer.

Why Recover a Wi-Fi Password?

Before we jump into the steps, let's understand why you might need to recover your Wi-Fi password:
- You forgot the password but need to connect a new device.
- Someone else set up your Wi-Fi, and you need to access the credentials.
- You want to share the password with a guest but don't remember it.
- You're troubleshooting connectivity issues and need to verify the correct password.

If you want to retrieve the password of any previously connected Wi-Fi network, Command Prompt is the best method.

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

Press Win + S and type cmd.

Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

Step 2: List All Saved Wi-Fi Networks

Type the following command and press Enter:

netsh wlan show profiles

This will display a list of all Wi-Fi networks your computer has connected to.

Step 3: Retrieve the Wi-Fi Password

To find the password of a specific network, type:

netsh wlan show profile name="WiFiName" key=clear

Replace "WiFiName" with the actual Wi-Fi network name.

Look for Key Content under Security settings this is your Wi-Fi password.