How do I share my Wi-Fi in Windows 11?

To share your Wi-Fi connection , go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile hotspot and turn on the switch for Mobile hotspot . On the other device, enter the provided network name and password to access the shared internet.

How do I fix it when I can't connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 11?

If you can't connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 11 , reboot your PC, verify that Wi-Fi is turned on, and move closer to the router. If you have a firewall, VPN, or metered connection set up, disable it and try to connect again.

How do I change my Wi-Fi password in Windows 11?

To change your Wi-Fi password in Windows 11 , log into your router as an administrator. Find the Wi-Fi settings, type a new password, and then save the changes.

How do I reset my Wi-Fi settings in Windows 11?

To reset your network settings in Windows 11 , go to Start > Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset > Reset now . It's also possible to forget individual W-Fi networks .

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How to Find Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11

Open Settings to the Wi-Fi section to find the security key

By

Saikat Basu

Updated on July 3, 2024

What to Know

There are multiple ways to view the Wi-Fi password, but using Settings is the easiest.
Go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. Select the network and then choose View.
The Netsh utility, accessible via Command Prompt, shows passwords for all the networks you've ever connected to.

This article will show you how to find the Wi-Fi password your Windows 11 device uses to get online.

How to Find the Wi-Fi Password in Settings

Windows 11 makes it incredibly easy to view the password to the Wi-Fi network in just a few steps.

Press Win+i to open Settings, or search for it in the Start menu or Power User Menu.
Select Network & internet on the left, and then Wi-Fi on the right (the text, not the toggle).
Choose the Wi-Fi network listed as Connected.
Scroll to the bottom and choose View to see the Wi-Fi password.

How to View Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 11 Control Panel

Another way to find the Windows 11 Wi-Fi password is via Control Panel.

Open Control Panel. One way is to search for it from the Start menu.
Select Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
Select the network name next to Connections.
Select Wireless Properties.
Open the Security tab and choose Show characters. You'll find the Wi-Fi password in the Network security key box.

How to View Wi-Fi Passwords for Old Networks

Windows keeps a record of all the Wi-Fi passwords you've entered over time to connect to different networks. This information can be displayed in Command Prompt if you enter a few commands.

Open an elevated Command Prompt. Just search for it from the Start menu and choose Run as administrator.

Another way there is through Terminal. Press Win+X and then select Terminal (Admin).
Type this into Command Prompt and then press Enter.
```
 netsh wlan show profiles
```
Listed here are all the Wi-Fi networks you've connected to from this device. Note the exact name of the network for which you need the password.

You can locate the name of the currently connected network if that's the one you're searching for in Command Prompt.
Type the following and then press Enter, but replace example with the SSID you noted in the last step. Surround the name in quotes if it has any spaces.
```
 netsh wlan show profile name=example key=clear | findstr "Key Content"
```
The Wi-Fi password is displayed next to Key Content.

An easy way to do this without typing the whole command is to paste it into Command Prompt and then use the left arrow key to put the cursor to the right of 'example.' You can then erase that word and type the correct network name.

FAQ

How do I share my Wi-Fi in Windows 11?

To share your Wi-Fi connection, go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile hotspot and turn on the switch for Mobile hotspot. On the other device, enter the provided network name and password to access the shared internet.
How do I fix it when I can't connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 11?

If you can't connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 11, reboot your PC, verify that Wi-Fi is turned on, and move closer to the router. If you have a firewall, VPN, or metered connection set up, disable it and try to connect again.
How do I change my Wi-Fi password in Windows 11?

To change your Wi-Fi password in Windows 11, log into your router as an administrator. Find the Wi-Fi settings, type a new password, and then save the changes.
How do I reset my Wi-Fi settings in Windows 11?

To reset your network settings in Windows 11, go to Start > Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset > Reset now. It's also possible to forget individual W-Fi networks.

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