If ever⁣ have you forgotten ⁣the password‌ for a wireless network ⁤saved on your device, don't worry. In this article, we will explain how to view a saved network password simply and directly. Sometimes, you may need to access a WiFi network on other device or share the password with a friend, and it is ‍very useful‍ to know how to recover this information. Read on to find out how to do it ⁢quickly‍ and easily, without requiring specialized technical knowledge.

Step by step -- How to View the Password of a Saved Network

• Step 1: Open your device's settings.
• Step 2: In the “Networks” or “Connections” section, select the “Wi-Fi” option.
• Step 3: Make sure Wi-Fi is on and search for the network you're connected to.
• Step 4: Press and hold the network name for a few seconds until additional options appear.
• Step 5: Select "View details" or "Show password."
• Step 6: If your device asks you for identity confirmation, use your fingerprint, password, or PIN to authenticate.
• Step 7: After authenticating, you will see the saved network password appear on the screen.

With these simple steps, you can view the password of a saved network on your device. ⁢Remember ⁢that this method only works⁢ if you are already connected to the network and if you have access to the device settings. It is important to note that ⁢any action you take in the ‌settings may affect the operation from your device, so you need to be careful⁤ when making changes. Enjoy your Wi-Fi connection!

FAQ

How to see the password of a saved network

1.‍ How to access ⁤network settings ⁢in‌ Windows?

1. Press Windows key +⁣ I to open Settings.
2. Click on “Network and Internet”.
3. Select “Wi-Fi” in the left panel.
4. Under “Known Networks⁤,” click on the network desired.
5. Enter your login password if prompted.
6. The saved network password will be displayed in the “Network Security Password” field.

2. How to find the password of a WiFi network saved on an Android device?

1. Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
2. Tap “Wi-Fi” ⁢or​ “Network and Internet”.
3. Select the Wi-Fi network you are connected to or want to get the password.
4. Tap “View network details” or “Manage network.”
5. The network password will be displayed somewhere in the network information, such as "Password" or "Connection Preferences."

3. How to view a network password saved on an iOS device?

1. Go to the ⁢»Settings» app on your iOS device.
2. Tap⁢ “Wi-Fi”.
3. Find and tap the circled ⁣i next to the⁣ network you're connected to.
4. On the network details page, tap “Wi-Fi Password.”
5. You will be prompted for authentication, use it to unlock the network password.
6. The Wi-Fi password ⁢will be displayed in the “Password” field.

4. How can I view the password for a WiFi network saved on a Mac?

1. Open ⁢»System Preferences».
2. Click on “Network”.
3. Select the Wi-Fi network name from the list.
4. Check the “Show password” box.
5. Enter your administrator password if prompted.
6. The Wi-Fi network password will be displayed in a dialog box.

5. Where do I find the password for a network using a Huawei device?

1. On your Huawei device, go to the “Settings” app.
2. Tap on “Wi-Fi & Network.”
3. Select "Wi-Fi".
4. Touch and hold ⁢the network you're connected to.
5. In the pop-up menu⁤, tap “See more.”
6. The network password⁣ will be displayed in the⁤ “Password” field.

6.​ How can I view a saved WiFi network password on a Samsung device?

1. Go to the “Settings” app on your Samsung device.
2. Tap on⁤ “Connections ⁢Wi-Fi⁤ and ⁤networks”⁣ or “Wi-Fi”.
3. Select “Wi-Fi” or “Wi-Fi Networks.”
4. Tap and hold the Wi-Fi network you're connected to.
5. In the pop-up menu, select “Manage network settings.”
6. The network password will be displayed in the “Password” field.

7. How can I find a saved Wi-Fi password on a Linux device?

1. Open the terminal on your Linux device.
2. Run the command sudo cat /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/.
3. A list of network configuration files will be displayed. Search for the file corresponding to the desired Wi-Fi network.
4. Open the file using⁤ a text editor.
5. Look for the line «psk=password«.
6. The Wi-Fi network password will be present after the equal sign (=).

8. How can I see the password on a router?

1. Open a Web navigator on your device and type the router's IP address in the address bar.
2. Log in to the router's ⁣configuration page‌ using the default or custom ⁢username and password.
3. Look for the Wi-Fi or wireless networks settings section.
4. The Wi-Fi network password will be displayed somewhere in the settings, usually labeled as “Password”, “Security Key” or “Network Key”.
5. If you can't find it, look for the security or encryption section, where you can see the security type and the masked password.

9. How can I recover the password of a forgotten Wi-Fi network in Windows?

1. Open the command prompt in your team.
2. Run the command netsh wlan ‍show profiles.
3. A list⁤ of all saved Wi-Fi network profiles will be displayed.
4. Run the command netsh wlan show ‍profile name=»net_name» ⁣key=clear, replacing “network_name” with the name of the forgotten Wi-Fi network.
5. Look for the “Password Contents” line in the results and the password will be displayed next to it.

10. How can I recover the password of a forgotten Wi-Fi network on Mac?

1. Open “Key Access” from “Applications/Utilities”.
2. Under “Access⁤ to Keychains”, select “Login” under​ “Categories”.
3. Search for and select the name of the forgotten Wi-Fi network.
4. Click the information button (i) at the bottom of the window.
5. Check the “Show password” box.
6. Log in to your user account if requested.
7. The Wi-Fi network password will be displayed in the “Password” field.

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