How to find your wifi password
A strong password requires a series of numbers, letters and symbols; and if you’re doing it right, this can be tricky to remember. If you forgot to write it down and need to connect a new device or let a guest access your network, follow these steps to retrieve your password from your computer, phone or service provider. Keep in mind that while these steps can help you recover your password, it’s important to protect it to keep your network safe from unintended users.
Finding your wifi password on computers and laptops
How to find your wifi password on a Mac
Here are the two ways you can find a saved wifi password on your Mac device:
First option: Keychain Access App
How to find your wifi password on Windows
Follow these steps to find your wifi password on your Windows device:
Finding your wifi password on your phone
Every time you connect to a new wifi network using your smartphone, the password automatically gets saved for future use. Here’s how to find your home wifi password on your phone:
How to find your wifi password on an Android Phone
If you have Android 10 or anything newer, you can find the wifi password directly on your phone following these steps:
How to find your wifi password on an iPhone
While iPhones are designed to not reveal any saved passwords on your device, you can still locate your wifi password by finding the IP address for your router on your iPhone. You must also be connected to your wifi network to obtain the password. Once you’ve done so, follow these steps:
Finding your wifi password with your Internet provider
How to find your Cox wifi password
If you’re a Cox customer with an internet plan or Panoramic Wifi, you can find your password with these steps:
If you updated your password when your internet was installed, you can:
How to find your wifi password with other providers
If your router is managed by your internet service provider, they should know your wifi password. However, if you changed the password, you can take the following steps to retrieve it:
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