How to Find All Saved Wi-Fi Passwords on Windows 10 and 11 Using CMD

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Have you ever needed your Wi-Fi password but couldn’t remember it?

Maybe you want to connect a new phone, share the password with someone, or set up a new computer. If your Windows PC has connected to the network before, there’s good news: Windows saves the password automatically.

Using a few simple Command Prompt commands, you can view the passwords of all Wi-Fi networks saved on your computer.

Let’s see how.

Open Command Prompt as Administrator

First, open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.

  1. Click the Search button.
  2. Type CMD.
  3. Right-click Command Prompt.
  4. Select Run as administrator.
  5. Click Yes if Windows asks for permission.

Administrator access is required if you want to display saved passwords.

List All Saved Wi-Fi Networks

To see every Wi-Fi network stored on your PC, run:

netsh wlan show profiles

Windows will display something like:

How to Find All Saved Wi-Fi Passwords on Windows 10 and 11 Using CMD

These are all the Wi-Fi networks your computer remembers.

Find the Password for a Specific Wi-Fi Network

Once you know the network name, use this command:

netsh wlan show profile name="NetworkName" key=clear

Replace NetworkName with the exact Wi-Fi name.

For example:

netsh wlan show profile name="GUEST" key=clear

Press Enter.

Scroll down to the Security settings section and look for: Key Content : MySecretPassword

The text next to Key Content is your Wi-Fi password.

Find the Password of Your Current Wi-Fi Connection

If you don’t remember the network name, first run:

netsh wlan show interfaces

Look for: SSID : GUEST

This is the network you’re currently connected to.

Then run:

netsh wlan show profile name="GUEST" key=clear

Again, check the Key Content line to see the password.

Export All Saved Wi-Fi Profiles

You can also export every saved Wi-Fi profile, including passwords.

Run:

netsh wlan export profile folder=C:\ key=clear

Windows will create XML files in the *C:* drive.

Open any exported XML file with Notepad and search for:

<keyMaterial>

The text inside this tag is the Wi-Fi password.

This is useful if:

  • You’re moving to a new PC.
  • You want to keep a backup of your Wi-Fi settings.
  • You manage multiple networks.

Import a Wi-Fi Profile on Another Computer

To import an exported profile, use:

netsh wlan add profile filename="C:\NetworkName.xml"

Windows will add the network settings and password automatically.

Other Useful Wi-Fi Commands

Show Wi-Fi Connection Details

netsh wlan show interfaces

Displays:

  • Signal strength
  • Connection speed
  • Channel
  • SSID
  • BSSID
  • Radio type

Show Nearby Wi-Fi Networks

netsh wlan show networks

Lists all Wi-Fi networks currently visible to your computer.

Disconnect from Wi-Fi

netsh wlan disconnect

Disconnects the current Wi-Fi connection.

Connect to a Saved Network

netsh wlan connect name="NetworkName"

Connects to a previously saved Wi-Fi network.

Delete a Saved Wi-Fi Profile

netsh wlan delete profile name="NetworkName"

Removes a saved network from Windows.

Check Wi-Fi Driver Information

netsh wlan show drivers

Shows details about your wireless adapter and its drivers.

See also: Top Network CMD Commands for Windows

Final Thoughts

Windows stores the passwords of Wi-Fi networks you’ve connected to, and with a few simple commands, you can retrieve them in seconds.

The most useful commands to remember are:

netsh wlan show profiles

Lists all saved Wi-Fi networks.

netsh wlan show profile name="NetworkName" key=clear

Displays the password of a specific network.

These commands are perfect for recovering forgotten Wi-Fi passwords, setting up a new device, or backing up your network settings without needing to reset your router.

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