Show Download Article Finding WiFi passwords through Command Prompt is a useful method for people who enjoy using the command line, who are using SSH to remotely access a computer or device with windows shell, or who are on a computer they don't own and want to get the WiFi password without using the system password.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 51,103 times. Is this article up to date?How do I find my router password using CMD?Type and search [Command Prompt] in the Windows search bar①, then click [Open]②.. In the Command Prompt window, type the command [Netsh wlan show profile name=”Wi-F name” key=clear]③, and then press Enter key. ... . You can find the Wi-Fi password in the [Key Content] field in the Security settings category④.. How do I find my WiSearch for Command Prompt (or PowerShell), right-click the result and select the Run as an Administrator option. The password will the displayed in the Key Content field under “Security settings.” In the command, replace Wi-Fi-Profile for the name of your current or saved network to see the password in with CMD.
How can I show my WiIn Network and Sharing Center, next to Connections, select your Wi-Fi network name. In Wi-Fi Status, select Wireless Properties. In Wireless Network Properties, select the Security tab, then select the Show characters check box. Your Wi-Fi network password is displayed in the Network security key box.
How do I connect to WiUse Command Prompt to Connect to a Network. Search for Command Prompt using any method you prefer. ... . Under Command Prompt, choose Run as administrator. ... . To locate the name of the network to connect to, type netsh wlan show profiles and press Enter on the keyboard.. |