See Saved WiFi Passwords on iPhone and Android (2026)

You moved in, connected your phone to the WiFi, and never thought about the password again. Six months later a guest asks for it and you have no idea. The router is in a cupboard, the sticker is faded, and you do not want to reset the whole network.

Good news: every modern device saves the WiFi password somewhere you can find it. Here is every method, ordered by how quick they are.

What you are actually looking for

Your home WiFi has two passwords in modern routers:

• The WiFi password (also called the network password or PSK). This is what you type to join. It is what you need to give guests.
• The router admin password. This is what you type to log in to the router's settings page. Different from the WiFi password, usually printed on the router sticker.

The WiFi password is the one you almost always want. It is what enables someone to connect. This guide is about finding that.

Find it on iPhone and iPad

iOS 16 and later let you view saved WiFi passwords directly in Settings.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi.
3. Find the network you want, and tap the blue (i) icon next to it.
4. Tap Password.
5. Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode.
6. The password is revealed. Tap it to copy.

On older iOS versions (15 and earlier), you cannot see the password directly. You can only share the network with another Apple device that is already in your contacts. See the sharing section below.

Find it on Android

Android has had this feature since Android 10.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Network and Internet, then Internet (or Wi-Fi on older versions).
3. Tap the network name you are connected to.
4. Tap Share (the icon with the QR code).
5. Authenticate with your PIN, pattern or fingerprint.
6. The QR code appears with the password printed underneath.

Older Android versions (9 and below) do not show the password. On those, use the router method below.

Find it on macOS

1. Open Keychain Access (Applications, Utilities, Keychain Access).
2. In the sidebar, click System (or iCloud) on the left.
3. In the search bar, type the WiFi network name.
4. Double-click the entry, then check the box next to "Show password".
5. Enter your Mac password to authenticate.
6. The password appears in the field.

This works on macOS 10.9 and later, including the modern macOS 14 and 15 releases.

Find it on Windows

Two ways, depending on your version.

For the currently connected network:

1. Open Settings, Network and Internet, Wi-Fi.
2. Scroll down and click "Advanced network settings" or "Manage known networks".
3. Click the current network name.
4. Look for "View Wi-Fi security key" or similar option.
5. Click it to reveal the password.

For any network the computer has ever connected to:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Type: netsh wlan show profiles
3. Note the exact network name (SSID) you want.
4. Type: netsh wlan show profile name="NetworkName" key=clear
5. Look for the line that says "Key Content". That is the password.

Find it on the router itself

Every router can show you the WiFi password, if you log in to it.

1. Find the router's IP address. Usually printed on a sticker on the router, or the default is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
2. Open a browser and go to that IP address.
3. Log in with the admin username and password (often also on the sticker, or "admin" / "admin" by default).
4. Find the WiFi or Wireless section.
5. Look for the password field, usually labelled "WiFi Password", "WPA Key", "Pre-Shared Key" or similar.
6. Some routers show the password in plain text. Others show dots and need you to click "Show" or "Reveal".

If you changed the admin password and forgot it, you may need to factory reset the router. This wipes all custom settings, including your WiFi name and password. Only do this as a last resort.

Share it without typing it out

If you are sharing WiFi with a guest, you do not need to type the password. Both Android and iOS have a built-in way to share.

Share between Apple devices

If both people have iPhones or iPads, and both are signed in to iCloud with each other in Contacts, sharing is automatic.

1. Bring the guest's iPhone near yours.
2. Ask them to open Settings, Wi-Fi, and select your network name.
3. Your phone will show a popup: "Do you want to share the Wi-Fi password for [network]?"
4. Tap Share Password. The guest's device connects automatically.

Share via QR code (works with anyone)

Every Android phone can generate a QR code for the current network. iOS can scan it but not generate one natively.

If you want a permanent QR code to print and stick on the wall, use the QR Code Generator tool. It generates a scannable code that any phone camera can read and join the network.

A quick word on safety

The methods above reveal the WiFi password in plain text. This is fine on your own device. But be careful where you do it.

• Do not reveal WiFi passwords on a device that is not yours. If you borrow a friend's laptop, do not log in to their Keychain to check anything.
• Do not share your home WiFi password over chat apps or email. Anyone with access to the chat history has the password.
• If you shared the password with someone you no longer trust, change it. Log in to the router, change the WiFi password, and re-connect your devices.
• For guests, set up a separate guest network. This is supported by almost every modern router, and it isolates guests from your main network.

The bottom line

Every device that has ever connected to a WiFi network has the password saved somewhere. On modern iPhones, Android, macOS and Windows, there is a simple settings screen that reveals it.

For guests, sharing via QR code or the iOS/Android share sheet is faster than typing. And if you are tired of the guest asking every time, print a WiFi QR code and stick it on the wall.