- Your router, or a phone or computer that's already on your Wi-Fi
Check the router sticker
If you never changed it, the Wi-Fi name and password are usually printed on a label on the bottom or back of your router or gateway, often next to “SSID,” “Wi-Fi key” or “network key.” Many internet providers' apps show it too.
On an iPhone or iPad
Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the info button (i) next to your network, then tap Password and unlock with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode (iOS 16 and later). In iOS 18 and later, you can also open the Passwords app and tap Wi-Fi.
On an Android phone
Open Settings > Network & internet > Internet (Samsung: Connections > Wi-Fi), tap the gear or your network, then tap Share. You'll see a QR code, and on many phones the password is written underneath. Menu names vary by phone maker and software version. These steps were checked against official help pages in October 2026; if you don't see a label, search for it in your phone's Settings.
On a Windows PC
Open Settings > Network & internet, select Properties for your Wi-Fi, and next to Wi-Fi network password select Show. (This works on recent Windows 11 versions; on older ones, Microsoft's help page shows the Control Panel route.)
On a Mac
On macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later, open the Passwords app and choose Wi-Fi. On older versions, use the Keychain Access app and search for your network name.
Share it the easy way
Instead of reading it out, share it: iPhones can offer to share the password with a nearby iPhone in your contacts, and Android's Share QR code can be scanned by the other phone's camera.
💡 Tip: your Wi-Fi password is not the same as your router's admin password (the one used to change settings). Keep both, and don't use the default admin password.
Want a separate network for visitors? See how to set up a guest Wi-Fi network.
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