Забыл пароль на Wi-Fi — что делать (как узнать, подключиться, изменить)

If it’s not your WiFi router, then ask the person who manages it for the password. If you don’t own the router, or you don’t want to talk to the person who does, you probably shouldn’t be using the WiFi anyway.

How to Find Your WiFi Password when You Forgot It

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This wikiHow teaches you how to find a forgotten Wi-Fi password on your Windows or Mac computer. You can do this by using your computer’s settings, or by accessing your router’s settings page. If all else fails, resetting your router will restore the factory default password. Unfortunately, there’s no way to find a saved Wi-Fi password on a phone or tablet.

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Finding the Password on Windows

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Click the Wi-Fi icon

This method only works when you’re already connected to the Wi-Fi network for which you’ve forgotten the password.
If you instead see an icon of a computer monitor next to a cable here, you are connected to your router via ethernet. You cannot use an ethernet connection to determine your Wi-Fi password.

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Click Network & Internet settings . This link is at the bottom of the Wi-Fi menu.
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Click the Wi-Fi tab. It’s in the left panel.
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Scroll down and click Change adapter options . It’s under “Related settings” in the right panel.
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Right-click your Wi-Fi connection and select Status . You’ll see the Status option on the menu that expands.

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Click the Wireless Properties button. This option is in the middle of the window.
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Click the Security tab. You’ll find this tab at the top of the window. This opens a page that has a “Network security key” field near the middle of the page; this is where your password is stored. Right now, it’s obscured by black dots.

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Check the box next to “Show characters.” It’s below the “Network security key” field. This replaces the black dots in the “Network security key” field with your Wi-Fi password.

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Finding the Password on a Mac

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You don’t have to have an active connection to the Wi-Fi network to find its password on your Mac.

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Click the Go menu at the top of the screen.
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Click Utilities on the menu. You can also open this folder by pressing Shift + Command + U.
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Double-click Keychain Access . It’s the icon that looks like a set of keys. This opens the Keychain Access app, where you can find the passwords you’ve saved to Keychain.

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You can sort the Keychain list alphabetically by clicking the Name category near the top of the Keychain window, and/or search for the network by typing its name into the search bar at the top-right corner of the window.

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You may have to enter your password to confirm this action.

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Finding the Password on the Router

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Depending on your service, your modem (the thing that connects your home to the internet) and router may be a single, dual-function device. If your provider gave you two separate devices, the modem is the one connected to the wall jack—the Wi-Fi router will be the other device.
If you (or someone else with access to the router) changed the router’s default password (and this is pretty common), the password on the router sticker won’t work.
If the password doesn’t work, continue to the next step.

This step won’t display the Wi-Fi password on the screen. However, once you’re connected, you can easily find the password on Windows or macOS.
Not all routers have this feature, so check your model’s included (or online) documentation for a WPS (or Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature.

If your Mac doesn’t have an ethernet port, try a USB-to-ethernet adapter, or a Thunderbolt-to-gigabit-ethernet adapter. [2] X Research source
If ethernet isn’t an option, you can reset the router to its default settings, which will allow you to use the default router password located on the router sticker.

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Windows — Open the Windows Start menu, click the Settings gear, click Network & Internet, click View hardware and connection properties, and find the IP address next to “Default gateway”.
Mac — Open the Apple menu, click System Preferences, click Network, click Advanced, click the TCP/IP tab, and look for the set of numbers separated by periods to the right of “Router”.
On some routers, the IP address is found on the sticker on the side of the router.

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You can use any web browser to perform this step.

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The default username is usually admin , and the default password is usually admin , password , or blank. Some people change these after configuring the router, however, so if you can’t remember the username and password, you may need to reset the router.

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Each router page interface will vary, so you may have to navigate through a couple of different menus.
Your router’s password may also be at the top of the main router page.

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Find the password. On the “Wireless” page, you will see your wireless network name (SSID) as well as the security or encryption type (e.g., WEP, WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2). Near the security options, you should see the “Passphrase” or “Password” field. This is your wireless password.

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Resetting the Router

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Restoring the router to factory settings won’t tell you the current password, but it will change the router’s password back to the factory password, which is printed on the bottom or back of the router.
Resetting your router will also disconnect every item you have connected to the router—this means all devices connected to it will need to reconnect. For this reason, resetting the router should be your last resort.

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Find your router’s “Reset” button. This button is usually on the back of the router and is very small—usually you won’t be able to press it without inserting the end of a paperclip or pin.

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The lights on the router should flash or briefly turn off when the router has officially reset.

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Network name or SSID — Your network’s factory name that you’ll see in the Wi-Fi menu.
Password or Key — Your network’s default password.

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Connect to your network. When entering the password, you’ll use the factory password that’s printed on the bottom of your router.

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It should be on your router or your ISP cable box if you have one. They are usually on the bottom of the boxes.

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Try to reset your router and then configure it again. Write down your password carefully.

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First, open “Settings.” Go into “WiFi” and click on the network your Chromebook has saved. After that, disconnect from the network. When you go to reconnect, there will be a little button you can click on that will reveal the password.

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If you reset your password, be sure to create a strong password that contains letters, numbers, and symbols. Make sure that the password is not based off any personal information.

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Although there’s no way to find a saved Wi-Fi password on an Android, iPhone, or iPad, you can use a web browser to log in to your router’s admin website, where the password will be visible.

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If you’ve never changed your WiFi password from the default password that came with the router, you should be able to find the password on the router itself near the “SSID” heading. If you did change the password from the default password, you can find the password on either a Windows or Mac computer. For a Windows computer, first click on the WiFi icon in the far-right side of the task bar. Then, click on “Network & Internet Settings,” followed by the WiFi tab. Now click on “Change adapter options.” Choose your current WiFi network, then click on “View status of this connection.” Click on “Wireless Properties,” then “Security.” Finally, click on the “Show characters” box to see your WiFi password in the “Network security” field. For a Mac computer, first open the Finder app and click on “Go.” Then, click on “Utilities,” followed by “Keychain Access.” Find your WiFi network’s name and double-click on it. Now, just check the “Show password” box and enter your computer password to view your WiFi password in the password field. If you’re still unable to find your WiFi password, you can reset the router as a last resort. Find the reset button on your router and hold it for 30 seconds. This will reset the password back to the default password, which you should be able to find listed on the router itself. For tips on how to access your router’s password by connecting via Ethernet, read on!

Забыл пароль на Wi-Fi — что делать (как узнать, подключиться, изменить)

Если вы в течение долгого промежутка времени подключались к вашей беспроводной сети автоматически, есть вероятность, что при подключении нового устройства окажется, что пароль от Wi-Fi забыт и не всегда ясно, что делать в этом случае.

В зависимости от того, как именно был забыт пароль, действия могут быть разными (все варианты будут описаны далее).

Если у вас есть устройства, которые уже подключены к Wi-Fi сети, а новое вы подключить не можете, пароль можно посмотреть на уже подключенных (так как на них сохранен пароль).
Если нигде нет устройств с сохраненным паролем от этой сети, а единственная задача — подключиться к ней, а не узнать пароль — можно подключиться и вовсе без пароля.
В некоторых случаях вы можете не помнить пароль от беспроводной сети, но знать пароль от настроек роутера. Тогда можно подключиться к роутеру кабелем, зайти в веб-интерфейс настроек («админку») и поменять или посмотреть пароль от Wi-Fi.
В крайнем случае, когда неизвестно ничего, можно сбросить роутер на заводские настройки и настроить его заново.

Просмотр пароля на устройстве, где он был сохранен ранее

Если у вас есть компьютер или ноутбук с Windows 10, 8 или Windows 7, на котором параметры беспроводной сети сохранены (т.е. он подключается к Wi-Fi автоматически), вы можете посмотреть сохраненный пароль сети и подключиться с другого устройства.

Подробнее об этом методе: Как узнать свой пароль от Wi-Fi (два способа). К сожалению, это не получится сделать на устройствах Android и iOS.

Подключение к беспроводной сети без пароля и последующий просмотр пароля

Если у вас есть физический доступ к роутеру, вы можете подключиться и вовсе без пароля, используя Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Почти все устройства поддерживают эту технологию (Windows, Android, iPhone и iPad).

Суть сводится к следующему:

Нажмите кнопку WPS на роутере, как правило, находится сзади устройства (обычно после этого начнет по-особому мигать один из индикаторов). Кнопка может быть не подписана как WPS, а иметь значок, как на картинке ниже.
В течение 2-х минут (далее WPS отключится) выберите сеть на устройстве Windows, Android, iOS, и подключитесь к ней — пароль запрошен не будет (сведения будут переданы самим маршрутизатором, после чего он перейдет в «обычный режим» и кто-то ещё тем же способом подключиться не сможет). На Android для подключения может потребоваться зайти в настройки Wi-Fi, там открыть меню — Дополнительные функции и выбрать пункт «WPS по кнопке».

Интересно, что при использовании этого способа, подключившись без пароля к Wi-Fi сети с компьютера или ноутбука Windows, вы можете посмотреть пароль (он будет передан на компьютер самим роутером и сохранен в системе) с помощью первого способа.

Подключение к роутеру по кабелю и просмотр сведений о беспроводной сети

Если вы не знаете пароль Wi-Fi, а предыдущие способы по какой-либо причине не удается использовать, но имеется возможность подключиться к роутеру по кабелю (а также вы знаете пароль для входа в веб-интерфейс настроек роутера или он остался стандартным, который указан на наклейке на самом маршрутизаторе), то можно поступить так:

Подключите роутер кабелем к компьютеру (кабель к одному из разъемов LAN на роутере, второй конец — в соответствующий разъем на сетевой карте).
Войдите в настройки роутера (обычно нужно ввести 192.168.0.1 или 192.168.1.1 в адресную строку браузера), затем — логин и пароль (обычно — admin и admin, но как правило пароль меняется при первоначальной настройке). Вход в веб-интерфейс настроек Wi-Fi роутеров подробно описывается на этом сайте в инструкциях по настройке соответствующих маршрутизаторов.
В настройках роутера перейдите к параметрам безопасности сети Wi-Fi. Обычно, там можно просмотреть пароль. Если просмотр недоступен, то его можно изменить.

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How To Find Your Wifi Password On An Android Device

We connect to so many different networks and the password usually gets entered just once. So what would you do if you forgot the WiFi password? Having a good password safe would prevent this problem, but you can also find the WiFi password off your Android phone. It’s easier than you might think.

For iPhone users, we’ve got an article on how to see the WiFi password on an iPhone too.

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We also created a short video on our YouTube channel where we go through the process, so check that out in case you don’t feel like reading a lot of text.

Find The WiFi Password On a Pixel Phone

If you’ve got a Google Pixel phone with Android 10, this is the easiest way possible to find your WiFi password.

Go to Settings >Network & Internet >WiFi .
Tap on the name of the WiFi network you want to recover the password from to get to the Network Details Screen.
Tap on the Share button. It will ask you to authenticate with a fingerprint or PIN.

The phone will display a QR Code. Right below that is the WiFi password for that network.

Find The WiFi Password On Other Android Phones

If you’ve got a non-Pixel phone with Android 10, it’s slightly more complicated but still very simple.

At the bottom-left of the screen, tap on QR Code.

Take a screen capture of the QR Code.

Using a QR Code scanner, like TrendMicro’s QRScanner, load the screenshot. Do this by tapping the QR code icon in the bottom-left corner.

You’ll see the password now. In TrendMicro QRScanner, it shows in the 2 spots highlighted by the red rectangles below.

Find The WiFi Password On Android 9 & Older Phones

If your Android phone runs Android 9 (Pie) or an older version of Android, finding the WiFi password is more difficult. You’ll need to root your phone first. That means giving yourself the highest access level possible.

We have articles on how to root a Pixel, Galaxy, or Nexus phone. Then you’ll need to install some software on your computer and be able to connect your phone to the computer.

Enable Developer Mode on your phone. Go to Settings >System >About Phone then scroll down to Build number.

Tap on Build number 7 times. You’ll see the message You are now a developer!

Go back one screen and scroll to Developer options. Go into that.

Scroll down to USB debugging and turn it on.

Install Universal ADB Drivers on your PC. This helps your computer talk to the Android over a USB connection. Make sure your USB cable is for data transfer, not just charging.
Download and install the Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tool on your PC.
Connect the phone to your computer and open the Minimal ADB and Fastboot app. It opens as a command prompt.

Type in the command

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

and press Enter.

The command will copy the wpa_supplicant.conf file to your PC in the same folder Minimal ADB and Fastboot is installed in. In File Explorer navigate to that location.
Open the file with Notepad and you’ll find the WiFi password.

Android WiFi Password Reveal Apps

You may be tempted to download a password recovery app. After reviewing several of the WiFi recovery apps listed in the Google Play store, we couldn’t find one that we would trust.

Some have decent ratings, but the reviews seem fake. You’ll also find that they require you to root your phone. Even if they did work, should you really trust them? Are you sure they’re not sending your information somewhere they shouldn’t? We recommend avoiding these apps.

Still Can’t Recover The WiFi Password?

Recovering the WiFi password on your Android phone is really just a convenience. You can find the WiFi password using the Command Prompt in Windows, if the computer can connect to the WiFi. If the methods above don’t work for you, then reset the WiFi password on your router.

If it’s not your WiFi router, then ask the person who manages it for the password. If you don’t own the router, or you don’t want to talk to the person who does, you probably shouldn’t be using the WiFi anyway.

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Забыл пароль на Wi-Fi — что делать (как узнать, подключиться, изменить)

How to Find Your WiFi Password when You Forgot It

Finding the Password on Windows

Finding the Password on a Mac

Finding the Password on the Router

Resetting the Router

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About This Article

Забыл пароль на Wi-Fi — что делать (как узнать, подключиться, изменить)

Просмотр пароля на устройстве, где он был сохранен ранее

Подключение к беспроводной сети без пароля и последующий просмотр пароля

Подключение к роутеру по кабелю и просмотр сведений о беспроводной сети

How To Find Your Wifi Password On An Android Device

Find The WiFi Password On a Pixel Phone

Find The WiFi Password On Other Android Phones

Find The WiFi Password On Android 9 & Older Phones

Android WiFi Password Reveal Apps

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