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Technology is advancing day by day and the best thing that technology has given us should be the

Internet through which we connect with other parts of the world. Widespread in the ease of WIFI
access, every home or official space has at least one source from which wireless connectivity is
possible. Since many users have access to the connection, there is a tendency to use an owner
password to secure an individual's WIFI connection

METHOD 1:

WIFI password on Android device

Android devices are getting more and more Android users because they are much more popular
than iOS devices. Recovering passwords on Android is not an easy task, but following this guide can
greatly simplify the whole process. Since the saved password file is usually stored in the root
directory, you will need to root your Android device to access this file. There are many other options
to recover WIFI password on Android device without rooting it. One of the options is to use ES File
Explorer, which functions as a WIFI password finder. You can use it to recover your forgotten WIFI
password by following the steps below.

 Step 1: On Google Play, tap "Install" to download "ES File Explorer" to your Android device.

 Step 2: Each time you see a message, you need to grant permissions to ES File Explorer to
click Allow to access all the information you need.

 Step 3: Navigate to the root directory, navigate to the following options, and tap System.

 Step 4: From there, tap "Data", then "Other", then "WIFI".

 Step 5: You can press wep_supplicant.conf or WPA_supplicant.conf to open it in a text


editor and check your WIFI password from there.

It is an easy way to get WIFI password on Android device using ES File Explorer.

METHOD 2:

Windows WIFI Password Retrieval Using Adapter Settings

Passwords can be retrieved using Windows' default settings, excluding third party tools It will take
some time, so please be patient.

 Step 1: Open the Network and Sharing Centre and choose the option Change adapter
settings. This will display a list of all network devices that have been connected to your
Windows laptop/PC at least once.

 Step 2: Right-click the network device for which you need to check the WIFI password and
click Status in the drop-down menu that appears.

 Step 3: Under the specified options, click [Properties], [Security] tab.


 Step 4: Before "Network Security Key", you will notice that the password is displayed in the
form of dots. Click the blank box in front of "Show Characters" to display the WIFI password.
This is how to retrieve forgotten WIFI password on Windows PC/Laptop.

METHOD 3:

Find WIFI Password on Mac System

Getting a WIFI Password on Windows System is very easy. The same is true for Mac systems. All Mac
systems have a built-in ability to store all passwords in your keychain. It also stores other important
security information. If you're curious about how to find my WIFI password on your Mac system,
follow the steps below.

 Step 1: Go to Keychain Access by typing in the search bar of Spotlight or accessing


"Programs" in "Applications".

 Step 2: Click "Keychain Access" and you will see all login items.

 Step 3: In the left pane of the window, click [System] to go to the AirPort Network
Password.

 Step 4: Refer to the list to find the wireless network you need to find the password for.

 Step 5: Select the required wireless network and all information related to it will be
displayed in a pop-up window.

 Step 6: Click the Show Password checkbox and you will be prompted to enter your OS X
Administer login information, knowing the WIFI password you forgot.

METHOD 4:

Find WIFI Password on Router`s Web Interface

If you have the access to the router`s web interface, then you can easily find and recover the WIFI
password from even there. You can follow the detailed steps below and know how to find your WIFI
password on router`s web interface.

 Step 1: Go to the specific router`s web interface and login using the credentials which is
generally given on the back of every router.

 Step 2: Search through the options and then choose the option WIFI or similar looking
option.

 Step 3: The current WIFI password will be displayed on the screen and you have the option
of changing this password if you wish to do so.
Method 5:

WIFI Password on an iPhone:

 Step 1. Go to Settings > WIFI >and tap the “i” next to your network.

 Step 2. tap and hold the number next to Router Copy, and paste it into your browser. Enter
your router`s credentials and choose Wireless settings.

 Step 3. Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Then tap WIFI.

 Step 4. Tap on “I”, next to your WIFI network name.

 Step 5. tap and hold the numbers next to Router to Copy them.

 Step 6. Next, open a web browser on your iPhone, any web browser the iPhone, like Safari
or Chrome, paste the router`s IP address into the search bar and press Go on your keypad.

 Step 7. Next, enter your router`s credentials. and tap Sign In. The router`s credentials will
not be the same as the WIFI credentials. You might be able to find your router`s username
and password printed somewhere on your router or in its manual. you can also use the list
to find the default username and password of the router by brand.

 Step 8. click Wireless option. This option is in a menu on the left side of your screen. The
name of the button may have a different name depending on your router.

After doing this the WIFI password under the network name will appear.

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