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    How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I am connected to on PC

    If you are wondering "How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I'm connected to?" and you are interested in acting on your own PC, follow the instructions on what to do that you find in the following steps. In fact, below I have explained to you how to proceed by operating from Windows 10 and the older versions of the operating system. It's child's play, don't worry!



    How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I'm connected to on Windows 10

    If what you are using is a computer with su installed Windows 10 (Or Windows 8 / 8.x), to view the password of the Wi-Fi you are connected to, just right-click on thenetwork icon (The Wi-Fi cleats) which is located next to theclock system, at the bottom left of the taskbar, and choose the item Open Network and Sharing Center attached to the menu that opens.

    In the new window that will now be shown on the screen, click on network name wireless reference that you find in correspondence with the item Internet, then click on the button Details and choose the tab Safety.

    Once you have completed the above steps, you will be able to view the password of the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to next to the wording Network security key. If the password is not visible in plain text, check the box next to the item Show characters to repair.


    How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I'm connected to on Windows 7


    If, on the other hand, it is installed on your computer Windows 7 (or one previous version operating system), to see the password of the Wi-Fi network you are connected to, the first step you need to do is to click on thenetwork icon (The Wi-Fi cleats) located next to theclock system, at the bottom left of the taskbar, after which you must then right-click on the connection name whose password you want to see and you need to select the item Property give the menu to compare.

    In the window that will now open on the desktop, select the tab Safety, and take note of what is written next to the wording Network security key: that is the password of your wireless connection. If the access key is not visible in clear text, check the box next to the wording to fix it Show characters.

    How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I'm connected to on Mac

    You are using a Mac and you're wondering "How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I'm connected to"? Don't worry, I'll explain immediately how to proceed. Even in the case of macOS, this is a rather simple operation to perform.

    The first move you need to make is to open Access Keychains, the application present "standard" on macOS through which you can view all the access data and those of the credit cards that have been saved on the computer used and on other Apple devices that may be owned and connected to the same iCloud account. To do this, log into the Launchpad, facendo click on the relative icon (Quella with il space rocket) located on the Dock bar, open the folder Other and select l 'icon of the application (the one with the bunch of keys).



    In the window that you will see appear on the desktop at this point, select the wording System present nella sezione Keychains located on the left, then click on the item Password che trovi in ​​corrispondenza della sezione Category (always left) and locate the wireless network name of your interest from the list on the right. If in this way you cannot find the wireless connection of your interest, you can help you with the search field at the top right

    At this point, in order to view the password of the Wi-Fi network to which you are connected, double-click on the name of the reference connection, make sure that in the further window that opens the tab is selected Attributes (otherwise you can do it yourself) and check the box next to the item Show the password.

    In the further window that will open, type the your account name on macOS and Password associated with it and click the button Allow, to unlock access to referenced content. Alternatively, if you have configured unlocking your Mac and applications using Apple Watch, you can also unlock Keychain Access by pressing the side button of the smartwatch. Next, you will find the reference network password in the field Show the password. And There you go!

    How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I'm connected to on Android

    Che stai chello using è a smartphone or a tablet Android and you are interested in finding out how to see the password of the Wi-Fi you are connected to in this case, I inform you that to succeed in your intent you must, inevitably, resort to the use of some special apps. I personally recommend you WiFi Key Recovery. It is completely free, does not require any configuration to be used and allows you to view the list of access keys of the wireless networks to which the connection has been made, so not only the current one but also any other ones to which the smartphone or the tablet has connected.



    The only thing you have to take into account is that, in order to work properly, the app requires that the device on which it is used has been root, the procedure that allows you to perform various operations that would normally not be allowed by Android, such as changing advanced system settings or accessing protected files, such as the one with wireless network keys. It is not difficult to implement, but it can lead to data loss and invalidation of the smartphone warranty. For more details and insights, I suggest you consult my specific tutorial on how to root Android. In light of that, I'm sorry to tell you, but if you were wondering "How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I am connected to without root?", know that the thing is practically impossible.

    Having made the necessary clarifications above, to use the app, download and install it by visiting the relevant section of the Play Store and then pressing the button Install. Then, start WiFi Key Recovery by tapping on the relevant one icon which has just been added to the home screen.

    Once the main screen of the application is displayed, grant it the necessary permissions for the superuser, then locate the network name you would like to know more about from the proposed list. If necessary, you can help you in the search through the appropriate field located at the top. Then, select the name of the connection and you will find the password associated with it shown in correspondence with the item psk.

    How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I'm connected to on iPhone and iPad

    If you own a iPhone or a iPad, to be able to view the password of the wireless network to which you are connected you can use the ICloud Keychain, the Apple service that allows you to store and synchronize all passwords and credit card data stored on iOS / iPadOS and macOS via the cloud.

    So, if you also own an Apple-branded computer, you can be able to see the password you connected to from the "iPhone by" and from the iPad through the application. Portachiavi access macOS, proceeding in the same way as I explained in the step dedicated to how to view the password of the wireless network on Mac.

    How to see the password of the Wi-Fi I am connected to on the modem

    You would be interested in being able to see the password of the Wi-Fi you are connected to by acting on the modem? Well, as I told you at the beginning of the guide, it is doable. Just log in to the administration panel of the device and go to the section on password management. Let's see exactly how to proceed.

    So much per cominciare, apri il browser that you usually use to browse the Internet (eg. Chrome), type 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press the button Submit on the keyboard. If the coordinates to access the modem I just gave you turn out to be inaccurate, you can consult my guide on how to find the IP address of the router to try to fix it.

    If, when accessing the modem management panel, you see a screen asking you to also type in your username and password, try admin / admin or admin / password, which are the default combinations for most devices in the category. If you have any problems, you can check out my article on how to see the modem password to deal with it.

    Once logged in, look for the section or wording referring to Wi-Fi configuration or to Wi-Fi security. You will then find the Password of the wireless network indicated at network name (i.e. theSSID).

    Also keep in mind that if you have a modem with support for 5GHz (dual-band) networks, you may have different passwords for the 2.4GHz network and the 5GHz network. Consequently, once you have entered the management panel of your modem, you must access both the menu with the settings of the 2.4GHz wireless network than to the one with the settings of the 5GHz wireless network.

    For example, if you are using a modem Netgear us Genie interface, to find the password of the wireless network generated by it, you must select the wording wireless in the menu on the left, locate the section Security Options (WPA2-PSK) and see what is written next to the field Passphrase.

    I'm sorry not to be able to give you more details and explanations on what to do, but unfortunately, not being aware of the exact model of modem in your possession as well as the relative brand, it is not possible for me to do more. In any case, if you want more precise tips or in any case if you think you need more information, you can rely on my dedicated tutorials that you find indicated right below.

    • How will I configure Netgear router
    • How to configure D-Link modems
    • How to configure TP-Link router
    • How to configure Alice router
    • How to configure Fastweb router
    • How will I configure Infostrada router
    • How will I configure Vodafone Station

    In general, keep in mind that, apart from the modem management panel, often the pre-defined password of the reference wireless network is also shown in the User Manual of the appliance as well as on any label stuck on the device itself (usually below or sideways).

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