How to find wifi password using cmd

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Written By Ramkrishna jena

Most of the time we dont remember our wifi password. Because of that, we need to open the router setup page or reset the password which is irritating because resetting the wifi password will lead to re-configure all connected devices.

If you also go through this problem and look for a solution, then I have the easiest solution for you which is a cmd trick to check the wifi password. Before following the below-mentioned steps your system and wifi must be connected.

If you are excited to know to get a wifi password using cmd. Then you must have a few prerequisites: –

  1. Laptop or Pc
  2. Any Windows Operating System
  3. Must Be connected to the Wifi Network
  4. Administrative privileges on the system
STEP 3- GET YOUR WIFI PASSWORD

How to find Wifi someone’s wifi password using cmd

  • STEP 1 : OPEN CMD

    STEP 1-OPEN CMD

    First search for CMD ( Command Prompt ) In your system you can do this on any version of windows, but I am using Windows 10. The important point your system must be connected to Wifi.

  • STEP 2 : USE THE COMMAND TO GET DETAILS

    STEP 2- ADD COMMAND TO CMD

    If you have opened the command prompt then you can check the step 1 image of how the screen looks, now enter the command [Netsh wlan show profile name=”Wi-F name” key=clear], and before adding this command replaces the highlighted Wifi Name with your wifi name ( that is connected to your system) otherwise this will not work.

  • STEP 3: GET YOUR WIFI PASSOWRD

    STEP 3- GET YOUR WIFI PASSWORD

    If you have entered the step 2 give command correctly then in the cmd you will see all details of your connection and the wifi password also included in the list.

Conclusion

The whole article is briefly described with step-by-step images of how can a person search his wifi details using a command prompt or cmd. This gets wifi password using cmd article was created by me to help you to retrieve your wifi password for personal use not for any other practice.

If you have any queries then you can ask me in the comment to help you more.

Can I Find Wifi Password even if I don’t connect to Wifi?

No, if your system is not connected to wifi then you cannot check the wifi password of wifi connection.

Is this trick work on Windows 8?

Yes, this command will work on all types of windows systems.

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