WiFi Password Viewer
Secure and educational tool for viewing saved WiFi passwords on your system. Learn how to safely access your network credentials with comprehensive tutorials and security best practices.
Important Security Disclaimer
- This tool only retrieves passwords for networks you've previously connected to
- Requires administrative privileges to access stored network information
- Primarily designed for Windows systems with cmd/PowerShell access
- Does not hack, crack, or breach network security protocols
- Use responsibly and only on networks you own or have explicit permission to access
- Always follow your organization's IT security policies and guidelines
Select Your Operating System
Step-by-Step Instructions for Windows
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Open Command Prompt as Administrator
Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator" -
List all saved WiFi profiles
netsh wlan show profiles
- Locate the network name you want to check from the list
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Retrieve the password for a specific network
netsh wlan show profile name="NETWORK-NAME" key=clear
- Find the password under "Key Content" in the "Security settings" section
PowerShell Alternative
(netsh wlan show profiles) | Select-String "All User Profile" | %{$name=$_.ToString().Split(":")[1].Trim(); $_} | %{(netsh wlan show profile name="$name" key=clear)} | Select-String "Key Content" | %{$pass=$_.ToString().Split(":")[1].Trim(); [PSCustomObject]@{ PROFILE_NAME = $name; PASSWORD = $pass }} | Format-Table -AutoSize
This PowerShell command will show all saved WiFi profiles with their passwords in a table format.
Instructions for macOS
- Open "Keychain Access" application
- Search for your WiFi network name
- Double-click on the network entry
- Check "Show password" and enter your admin password
Terminal Method
security find-generic-password -wa NETWORK-NAME
Replace "NETWORK-NAME" with your WiFi network name
Instructions for Linux
- Open Terminal
- Navigate to NetworkManager connections directory
- View saved network configurations
Command Line Method
sudo grep -r '^psk=' /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/
This will show saved WiFi passwords on most Linux distributions using NetworkManager
Security Best Practices
Important: For security reasons, this tool provides educational instructions rather than automated password extraction. This approach ensures proper authorization, maintains system security, and promotes responsible network management practices.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Why do I get "Access Denied" error?
You need to run Command Prompt as Administrator. Right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator". This is required to access stored network credentials.
The network doesn't appear in the profiles list
This means you haven't connected to this network before on this device, or the profile was deleted. Only previously connected networks with saved credentials will appear in the list.
I see "Key Content" is empty or shows "Absent"
This can happen if: (1) The network uses open authentication (no password), (2) The password was not saved when connecting, or (3) You don't have sufficient privileges to view the key.
Can I use this to hack WiFi passwords?
No. This tool only retrieves passwords that are already saved on your device from networks you've previously connected to. It cannot hack, crack, or retrieve passwords from networks you haven't connected to before.
Is this legal and safe to use?
Yes, when used properly. You're only accessing passwords stored on your own device for networks you've legitimately connected to. Always follow your organization's IT policies and only use on networks you own or have permission to access.