How to find your Wi-Fi password: all the working methods for your router, phone, and computer

• 📡 TP-Link: Wireless → Wireless Security
• 📡 ASUS: Wireless Network → Wireless Network Settings
• 📡 Keenetic: Wi-Fi → Hotspot
• Find the field Password, Key or PSK — there will be the current security key.

💡 Advice: If you can’t access the control panel, try resetting the router to factory settings (button Reset). But keep in mind that after this, you will have to configure the network again, including the data from the provider (login/password for PPPoE).

What to do if you can't access your router's control panel

Check the LAN cable connectionTry a different browser (Chrome, Firefox)Disable VPN/proxyReset the router using the Reset button

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3. Retrieve saved password from Windows

If your computer or laptop is already connected to Wi-Fi, you can retrieve the password from the system settings. Windows 10/11 it's done like this:

1. Open Parameters (Win + I) and go to Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
2. Click Managing known networks and select your network.
3. Click Properties, then scroll down to the section Security parameters.
4. Check the box Show entered characters — the password will become visible.

Alternative way through command line (works on all versions of Windows):

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

Instead of NETWORK_NAME Enter the name of your Wi-Fi. The password you are looking for will be in the line Key content.

⚠️ Attention: If you don't have an account with administrator rights, these methods won't work. Also, the password won't be displayed if the network is connected via Windows To Go or a virtual machine.

4. Find a password on a Mac (macOS)

On computers Apple Saved Wi-Fi passwords are stored in your keychain (Keychain Access). To view them:

1. Open the app Bunch of keys (can be found via Spotlight By Cmd + Space).
2. In the left menu, select System → Passwords.
3. In the search bar, enter the name of your Wi-Fi network.
4. Double-click on the found entry and check the box Show password.
5. Enter your account password Mac (required for confirmation).

If the password is not displayed, the network may have been connected through AirPort Configurator (outdated software for routers Apple). In this case, try:

security find-generic-password -wa "NETWORK_NAME"

(starts in Terminal)

🔹 Note: On MacBook with a chip Apple Silicon (M1/M2) passwords can be stored in iCloud KeychainTo sync them, make sure the feature is enabled in System Preferences → Apple ID → iCloud.

5. Recover your password on Android or iPhone

Mobile devices don't provide direct access to saved Wi-Fi passwords for security reasons. However, there are workarounds:

📱 On Android (with or without root rights)

• 🔓 Without root: Use a file manager (eg. Solid Explorer) and follow the path /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xmlThis file may store the password in encrypted form (not always readable).
• 🔓 From root: Install the application WiFi Password Viewer - it will show all saved passwords.
• 📋 For Samsung: On some models, the password can be viewed in Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi → Network name → Share (a QR code with data will be displayed).

🍎 On iPhone (iOS)

On iPhone It's impossible to extract the password without jailbreaking. But there are two legal options:

1. If you have Mac, connected to the same network, use the method from macOS section.
2. Create a backup iPhone V iTunes and use the program iBackup Viewer to view the file com.apple.wifi.known-networks.plist (the password there is encrypted, but sometimes it can be deciphered).

⚠️ Attention: Applications from App Store, promising to reveal Wi-Fi passwords, are often scams. Do not enter data from Apple ID into unknown programs!

6. Find out the password from your provider

If the router was installed by the provider (for example, Rostelecom, Beeline, MGTS), your Wi-Fi password can be stored in your personal account on their website. Instructions:

1. Log in to the provider's website (login details are usually specified in the contract).
2. Find the section My services, Internet or Equipment.
3. Check your router information—sometimes it contains duplicate Wi-Fi login details.
4. If you don't have a password, please contact support via chat or by phone (the number is usually listed on the website).

📌 Example for popular providers:

Provider	Where to find the password	Support phone number
Rostelecom	Personal Account → Services → Internet → Connection Details	8 800 100 08 00
Beeline	Personal Account → My Devices → Wi-Fi Settings	8 800 700 06 11
MTS	My MTS app → Internet section → Router information	8 800 250 08 90
MGTS	Personal Account → My Services → Internet → Wi-Fi Password	8 495 636 06 36

🔄 Important: Some providers (eg DOM.RU) automatically restores the Wi-Fi settings, including the password, to factory defaults when resetting the router. Check with support about this option.

What should I do if my provider doesn't give me a password?

If your operator refuses to provide your router data, remind them of Article 9 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ ("On Personal Data"), which grants you the right to access information about your services. As a last resort, request a replacement router with a known password.

7. Reset the router and configure it again

If none of the methods worked, there remains a radical way - full reset of the router to factory settings. To do this:

1. Find the button on the back of the router. Reset (usually recessed into the body).
2. Take a paper clip or a toothpick, press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds.
3. Wait until the router reboots (all indicators will light up).
4. Connect to the network with the factory name (indicated on the sticker) and configure the Internet again using the data from the provider (login/password for PPPoE, VLAN, etc.).

⚠️ Attention: After the reset you will need:

• 📝 Enter your internet connection details (they can be found in your contract with your provider).
• 🔄 Reconfigure all connected devices (TVs, cameras, smart speakers).
• 🔒 Set a new password for Wi-Fi (it is recommended to use WPA3 and a combination of 12+ characters).

🔧 Advice: If you are afraid of losing your settings, make a backup copy of them before resetting them through the router control panel (section System Tools → Backup).

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is it possible to find out someone else's Wi-Fi password?

No, it's illegal. According to Article 272 of the Russian Criminal Code, unauthorized access to computer information (including Wi-Fi networks) is punishable by a fine of up to 200,000 rubles or correctional labor. The only legal way is to ask the network owner for the password.

❓ Why can't I view my Wi-Fi password on my iPhone?

Apple purposefully restricts access to passwords for security reasons. This is done to protect users from data theft if the device falls into the wrong hands. The only official way is to use Mac with a synchronized keychain.

❓ What should I do if my router doesn't respond to a reset?
If the button Reset doesn't work:
1. Check that the router is connected to the network.
2. Hold the button longer (up to 30 seconds).
3. Try turning off the power for 10 seconds, then try resetting again.
4. If nothing helps, the router may be faulty - contact the service center.
❓ How to create a strong Wi-Fi password?

Use these rules:

• 🔐 Length must be at least 12 characters.
• 🔤 A combination of letters (uppercase + lowercase), numbers and special characters (!@#$%).
• 🚫 Avoid obvious words (password, 12345678, dates of birth).
• 🔄 Change your password every 6-12 months.

Example of a strong password: Green$Tree7!Moon@2026.

❓ Is it possible to recover the password if the router is broken?
If the router is physically damaged (doesn't turn on, doesn't respond to a reset), it's impossible to retrieve the password. In this case:
1. Contact your provider to replace the equipment.
2. If the router is yours, try to find the saved password on previously connected devices (see methods for Windows, Mac or Android).