How To Find Wifi Password Using Cmd In Windows 10

Every time you use a WiFi network, your computer saves every network detail, including the password. Whether you are still using the WiFi network or have disconnected, you can still access its password. So, by running some commands in CMD, you can find your password and make some other tweaks on the network you are using. This article will detail how you can effortlessly perform the workaround on your computer.  ALSO READ: Fix Connections to Bluetooth Audio Devices and Wireless Displays in Windows 10

Find WiFi Password Using CMD in Windows 10

To find a WiFi password using CMD in Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Type Command Prompt in Windows Search Box and hit Run as administrator.
2. On the resulting page, enter this command to show the profiles being saved on your computer
3. The command will bring up all the WiFi networks you’ve connected with on the computer. So take note of the network you wish to find its password.
4. After knowing the profile name of the WiFi network, now type For this profile, we type netsh wlan show profile “Infinix Note 11i” key=clear
5. On the result, navigate to Key content under Security settings to see the WiFi password. Instead of getting the password of only one profile,  you can see that of all the WiFi network you’ve ever connected to by pasting this command in CMD Yes, it is as straightforward as that, just make sure you enter the commands correctly. READ: How to Rollback NVIDIA Drivers in Windows 10

Another Way to Find WiFi Passwords in Windows 10

Another alternative to access WiFi passwords on Windows 10 computers is by going through the Control Panel. So if you are not comfortable using Command Prompt, you can make use of this approach:

1. Search Control Panel in Windows Search Box and open it.
2. On the resulting page, select Network and Internet.
3. Hit Network and Internet Sharing.
4. Now click the WiFi network you want to find its password under View your active network.
5. Under the General tab, click on Wireless Properties. 
6. Check the Show characters box under the Security tab to access the password. Note: The WiFi network your want to find its password must be connected to your computer for you to do this.

Turn on MAC Randomization With CMD in Windows 10

The command prompt can also be used to determine whether MAC randomization is enabled or disabled. You run the risk of being monitored by attackers if MAC randomization is turned off. Follow these instructions to enable it;

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings and your computer.
2. Hit Network and Internet.
3. Then select WiFi and click on the Advanced option.
4. Turn on Random Hardware Address under the settings  After doing these, your MAC address will be randomly set by your computer and make you less prone to being tracked.

Can I find a WiFI password on a  Windows computer without CMD?

If you happen to forget the WiFi password of the device you’ve once connected to your windows computer, there are two ways to find it. You can access the WiFi password by entering some commands on CMD. Besides, you can go through the Windows 10 control panel discussed above in the article. 

Can I change my router password via Windows 10?

Using the fact that you’ve connected your router with a Windows computer doesn’t mean you can use it to change the WiFi password. However, you can simply visit your router’s address via your PC and change its password on the page. 

Is it possible to access the password of a disconnected WiFi in Windows?

Yes, it is possible to find the WiFi password of a disconnected network using any of the approaches discussed in the article. Your Windows computer saves up every detail of the network it has been connected with from time to time so that you can access them.

Final Words 

This article mainly focuses on how to find WiFi passwords with CMD in Windows 10 as well as find some other details of the WiFi. It also discusses other uses for the command prompt and another approach to finding a WiFi password without using CMD. To be able to achieve your goals, just make sure you accurately complete each stage. For more information about your Windows computer, you can read these articles.