WiFi Password Viewer

WiFi Password Viewer for Windows 11 & 10

Your saved Wi-Fi passwords, one click away.

See the passwords of Wi-Fi networks your PC has joined, share them with a QR code, and check nearby networks.

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Free · Windows 10 & 11 · Microsoft Store

WiFi Password Viewer listing saved Wi-Fi networks with hidden passwords

What Is WiFi Password Viewer?

WiFi Password Viewer shows the passwords of Wi-Fi networks that Windows has already saved on your PC, in one clean list. It is the quickest way to recover a forgotten password when a new phone, laptop or guest needs to join your network.

Share any saved network with a scannable QR code, explore nearby wireless networks, and check adapter details. Built-in utilities let you run an internet speed test and use ping, DNS lookup and traceroute when the connection misbehaves.

Everything runs locally on your PC; your data is never uploaded. You can also export your Wi-Fi profiles to CSV, TXT or JSON for backup or documentation.

Screenshots

  • Saved Wi-Fi networks in the light theme

    Saved networks

  • Wi-Fi analyzer showing signal strength of nearby networks

    Wi-Fi analyzer

  • QR code for sharing a Wi-Fi network

    Share with a QR code

  • Built-in internet speed test

    Speed test

Features

A clean Windows app for everything around your Wi-Fi.

View saved passwords

Passwords for every network stored by Windows, in one list.

Wi-Fi QR codes

Let phones and tablets join by scanning a code.

Nearby network scanner

See the wireless networks around you.

Internet speed test

Check your connection without leaving the app.

Network utilities

Ping, DNS lookup and traceroute built in.

Export profiles

Save Wi-Fi profiles to CSV, TXT or JSON.

How to See a Saved Wi-Fi Password on Windows

  1. Install

    Get WiFi Password Viewer free from the Microsoft Store.

  2. Open saved networks

    The app lists the Wi-Fi networks this PC has joined before.

  3. Reveal the password

    Select a network to show its saved password.

  4. Share it

    Show the QR code so another device can join by scanning it.

Who Uses WiFi Password Viewer?

  • New devices Connect a new phone or laptop without hunting for the router sticker.
  • Guests and family Share Wi-Fi with a QR code instead of spelling a long password.
  • IT and small offices Export profiles to document networks.
  • Troubleshooting Scan nearby networks and run a speed test or ping.

System Requirements

Operating system
Windows 10 (version 1607 or later) or Windows 11
Processor
x64 and ARM64
Memory
4 GB or more
Internet
Only for features that go online (speed tests, lookups) and Store updates
Privacy
Your data stays on your PC. Privacy details

How Windows Stores Wi-Fi Passwords

Every time your PC joins a Wi-Fi network and you choose to connect automatically, Windows saves a profile with the network name and its security key. Windows Settings can show the password for the network you are connected to, but finding older networks means typing commands. WiFi Password Viewer reads those saved profiles and lists them all in one place.

It only shows networks your own PC has already joined, so it is a recovery tool for your networks, not a way into anyone else’s.

Tips for Sharing Wi-Fi Safely

  • Use a QR code for guests so the password is not written down or sent in chat.
  • Consider a separate guest network on your router for visitors and smart devices.
  • Change your Wi-Fi password if you shared it widely, then reconnect your devices.

Want to know your IP or test your connection? See IP Address App and Test Net Speed, or browse our Windows guides.

WiFi Password Viewer FAQ

Is WiFi Password Viewer free?

Yes. WiFi Password Viewer is free in the Microsoft Store.

Which passwords can it show?

Only the Wi-Fi networks that Windows has already saved on this PC, the networks you have connected to before.

Is it safe? Does it upload my passwords?

All operations run locally and your data is never uploaded to external servers.

How do I share Wi-Fi with a phone?

Select the network and show its QR code. Most phone cameras can scan it to join the network.

Can I back up my Wi-Fi profiles?

Yes. Export your profiles to CSV, TXT or JSON.

Does it work on Windows 10?

Yes. It is built for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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Forgot the Wi-Fi password? Your PC remembers.

Get WiFi Password Viewer free from the Microsoft Store.

Get it free from Microsoft Store