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

Click the Wireless Properties button and then tick the Show Characters checkbox. After that, the Wi-Fi password should appear in the "Network security key" field.

Follow these steps to find a WiFi password, whether you're currently connected to a network or used it at least once in the past.

The Wi-Fi network password will appear under Security settings, and next to Key Content. In addition to Windows Terminal, you can also use the Command Prompt application to type in the commands ...

Select Network and Internet in the left-hand menu and then click Wi-Fi. Go to Properties for your network and scroll down. To the right of Show Wi-Fi security key is the button View.

Chances are that when you bought a Wi-Fi router, you probably did not prioritize strong network security.