Where Are Wi-Fi Passwords Stored in Windows?
A Windows PC saves the passwords of all Wi-Fi networks it connects to. These include the active Wi-Fi network and any past networks. A couple of methods make it easy to retrieve the network passwords if you forget them. The active Wi-Fi password is stored in the Wireless Network Properties in the Control Panel. You can access Wireless Network Properties located in the Control Panel in three ways:
From the Control PanelFrom the Settings app.From the Run Command box.
How Do I View Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 11?
You can find Wi-Fi adapter settings in the Control Panel. The adapter stores the password for the active connection.
How to Open Wireless Properties From Settings
You can also access Wireless network properties from the Settings app, which has gradually ported many features from the legacy Control Panel. It’s also easier to find than opening the Control Panel in Windows 11. The Network Connections window will open in the Control Panel. The steps to find the Wi-Fi password now are the same as described above for the Control Panel.
How Do I View All Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 11?
You can find the current Wi-Fi password and the passwords from previous wireless connections used by your PC.
