In every article on setting up a router, or in instructions for changing passwords, I advise you to write down somewhere the password that you set on your home Wi-Fi. Or set a password that you will definitely not forget, but at the same time, it must be strong enough. As you can imagine, very few people do this, I honestly don't write anything down either :) And the password is such a thing that if you forget it, it’s very difficult to remember, you’ll try a bunch of options and nothing will work. And here you just need to connect a new device to your Wi-Fi. In this article, I will tell you what to do in such cases. How to remember a forgotten password from a Wi-Fi network, where to see it in the computer settings, or the router itself. I will try to write in detail about all the nuances, possible problems and not miss anything.
How can you find out a forgotten password for your Wi-Fi:
- View the password in the computer settings, if you have already connected (or are connected) to the network, the password from which we need to find out.
- View the password in the Wi-Fi router settings.
- Reset the router settings, configure it again and set a new password.
We'll start with the simplest thing, of course, from the computer. If you have a laptop (or PC with adapter), which was already connected to your Wi-Fi, or is currently connected, then most likely we will be able to look in the settings for the password that we have successfully forgotten.
We look at the forgotten Wi-Fi password on the computer: Windows 7, 8, 10
Many people ask where to find this password on the computer? In Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10, this is not difficult to do, but XP has its own problems. Let's take a look at newer versions of Windows first. On the seven and eight, everything is almost the same.
Attention! Your computer from which you want to remember the key to the network must be connected to this network. If he connected to it before, it will work too. If you do not have such a computer, then go directly to the section where we will look at the password in the router settings.
And one moment: if you do not want to climb through the settings, then you can try to do everything with the WirelessKeyView program, which I wrote about a little below.
Go to Network and Sharing Center.
Seva we choose Wireless network management.
You will see a list of all the networks you have connected to before. Find the network from which you need to remember the password, right-click on it and select Properties.
In the new window, go to the tab Safety, put a tick next to the item Display entered characters and in the field Network Security Key see our password.
Let's take a look at the possible problems you may encounter right away.
What if there is no "Manage wireless networks" item, or after checking the box, the password is not displayed?
These are very popular problems. Management of wireless networks most likely may not be due to the fact that you do not have Wi-Fi configured on your computer at all (in this case, you will definitely not be able to see the password in this way) Or, I read somewhere that this could be due to the home version of Windows. What if there is no "Wireless Network Management"? You can see the password through the router, read about it below, or try to do this:
You will succeed on one condition: you must be connected to the network from which you want to view the password.
If the password does not appear after checking the "Display entered characters" checkbox, then try looking at it in the router settings. Or, try from a different computer, if possible.
How to find Wi-Fi password in Windows XP? We use the WirelessKeyView program
As I wrote above, XP is a little more complicated. In principle, you can also see everything there, but not as easy as on Windows 7. Therefore, I advise you not to go into this jungle, but to use the free WirelessKeyView program. Which, by the way, works just as well in newer versions of Windows. What does the small WirelessKeyView program do? It displays all the networks to which the computer on which you started it was previously connected. And of course, it displays the saved passwords for these networks.
Everything is very simple. Download the program from the official website http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_key.html. Open the archive and run the file "WirelessKeyView.exe"... The program will open, we are looking for our network there (by name), and in the field Key (Ascii) look at the password for it. It looks like this:
Agree, everything is very simple and straightforward. Even on Windows 7 and 8, you don't need to bother looking for a password in the settings. Very good program, thanks to its developers. The only thing is that your antivirus can swear at her. Probably because of her slightly espionage purpose.
Where is the Wi-Fi password located in the router settings?
Another proven method. If you can set a password in the router settings, then you can see it there. And even if it doesn't work out, you can set a new password. If you failed to see the key in the computer settings, there is no computer connected via Wi-Fi, and the WirelessKeyView program also failed, then only the router itself remains. Well, or a factory reset, but this is an extreme case.
What's more good about this method is that you can go into the settings even from your phone or tablet. Provided they are already connected. It's just that you can't see the password on a mobile device, at least how to do it, I don't know. Although, there may already be some programs for Android (but most likely you will need Root rights there).
I think it's best to show separately how to view the password on a specific router manufacturer. Let's consider the most popular firms.
We look at the key to the Wi-Fi network on Tp-Link
We'll start as usual with Tp-Link routers. We need to go to the settings. We connect to the router via cable, or via Wi-Fi (which is very unlikely, because you do not know the password :))... In the browser, tear off the address 192.168.1.1 (possibly 192.168.0.1) and specify the username and password. The default is admin and admin.
To see the installed key, go to the tab Wireless- Wireless Security. In field Wireless Password a password will be specified.
Remember the password on Asus routers
Everything is about the same. We go into the settings, if you do not know how, then. The address is the same - 192.168.1.1.
In the settings, immediately on the main screen there is an item State of the system, the password is specified there. Just position the cursor in the field "WPA-PSK Key"... Like this:
By the way, you may still find it useful.
Find out the forgotten password on D-Link
How to do this, I already wrote in the article:. But, I could not help but write about it here, because D-Link are very popular. So, we do the same, and go to the tab Wi-Fi - Security Settings... In field "PSK encryption key" you will see the password itself.
We look at the password for ZyXEL
Go to the settings of your ZyXEL Keenetic router, I wrote how to do this. Go to the tab Wi-Fi network(bottom) and in the field "Network key" you will see the password itself, which is currently set, and which you forgot.
If you forgot your password on your Tenda router
So on Tenda routers the same way, go to the tab Wireless settings - Wireless security and in the field "Key" look at the password.
On a Linksys router
Let's take another look at the Linksys devices. We do everything according to the scheme: go to the tab Wireless network - Wireless Security... In field "Identity phrase" the password for the Wi-Fi network is specified.
That's all, as you can see, nothing complicated.
What if all else fails?
I think that there is only one way left, this is to reset all the settings and passwords of your router and configure everything again. You can configure it according to the instructions that you will find on our website in the "Configuring the Router" section.
I tried to collect on this page all possible ways that you can recover a forgotten Wi-Fi password. If something didn't work out for you, or some points from the article are not very clear, then write about it in the comments, we'll figure it out. And of course, I will be grateful for new and useful information on this topic.
Instructions
Sometimes, in the process of using a computer, a situation arises when it is necessary for a network connection.
If you have forgotten or do not know the network password, you can change it to a new password using a factory reset.
If using Ethernet routers, open the settings and reset the values there, back to their previous defaults. Then open any Internet browser, insert the address of the router in the address bar and enter the login "admin" without specifying a password.
Set the required security settings, enter a new username and write down the password that you will later use when connecting. Click on "Save Changes".
If you are using a different type of local network, download special password cracking software, install it on your computer and enter any of the found networks. Then change the settings according to the previous points. However, be careful when choosing a site to download the program - some of them may inject a Trojan into the program.
If you need to find out the password to access someone else's WiFi point, you need to use the Windows OS of this computer.
Open the "Control Panel" section on your computer and select "Network Connections". Then open the item "Wireless network connection" and click on the function "Set up a wireless network".
In the opened section "Wireless Network Wizard", click on the "Next" button and do the same in the next window with the name "Add new computers". Then select the "Set network manually" section and after "Next" select the "Print network settings" section.
When a Notepad window appears on the screen, view its contents. Among the parameters of the wireless network, you will find the line "Network Key", where the desired password will be printed.
Sources:
- how to find out the password of your internet
We are all working in the network, we use a very large number of different passwords. And of course, we often forget them. Recall password sometimes it is quite difficult, since most often it is encrypted with asterisks *******. But, fortunately, you can still find out the hidden password... Here's how to do it.
You will need
- To find out the forgotten password, you will need the free Asterisk Key program. The Asterisk Key utility is simple and easy to use, specially designed to recover passwords hidden by asterisks.
Instructions
After the processing is over, in its window "Asterisk Key" will open the decrypted password.
Related Videos
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"Asterisk Key" decrypts hidden passwords in different languages.
Useful advice
Asterisk Key program decrypts passwords hidden by asterisks from any running application or web page
Sources:
We all lose or forget the passwords we need. Sometimes this is very inappropriate. This also applies to the passwords under which we register on sites... However, there are programs whose task is precisely to recover passwords. For example, passwords hidden by "asterisks" can be recovered using the Asterisk Key program.
You will need
- You will need the Asterisk Key program. The Asterisk Key utility is specially designed to decrypt forgotten passwords hidden behind asterisks.
Instructions
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Asterisk Key password recovery software finds and decrypts forgotten passwords from any running application or web page.
Useful advice
Sources:
- Zone.net, computer information portal
Administrator rights are often required to access various functions of a personal computer. If you need to log into the operating system as an administrator, you need to know the password for this account, if it is set. Forgetting it, you can still log into the OS, but it will be much more difficult. You will have to remember the password or somehow bypass the procedure for entering it.
Instructions
Unfortunately, it will not be possible to recover the password for the "Administrator" account. If you cannot remember him, you will never know him. But you can reset it, log into the OS and install it again.
When you restart your computer, press the F8 key (or another, depending on the motherboard model) to access the choice of OS boot options in the corresponding menu.
You need to select "Safe Mode". In the list of users, select the account for which you know the password, or the one that is not protected by them.
After the desktop has loaded, you will see a dialog box notifying you that Windows continues to run in Safe Mode. You need to click on the "Ok" button, click on the "Start" menu, select the "Control Panel" item and go to the "User Accounts" section.
In the menu that appears, click on the "Change account" button. In the list of accounts, find the option you want. Select "Change password", enter a new password in the window that appears, then re-enter. Just leave the field titled "Old Password" blank. It remains to click on "Change password".
Reboot your PC to boot the system to standard mode. When prompted, enter your new password.
You can change your password using Net User. To do this, select "Safe Mode with Command Prompt". Select an account with or without a known password.
You will see the OS command interpreter window on the screen. Enter the name of the account, on the next line - the new password. Next, enter the word Exit, and then press Enter.
Restart your PC as usual, after which you will be able to log into the OS on behalf of your user account with a new password.
Useful advice
Try to use passwords that you personally can remember without any problems. Use the hint.
With the development of the Internet, it becomes necessary to use devices that provide constant access to the World Wide Web. Recently gained popularity Wi- and then select "Properties". Further, it is advisable to check the box next to the item "Display entered characters", after which the desired password from Wi-fi will be displayed.
It is also possible to find the lost Wi-Fi password in the router settings. To do this, simply connect the router to your computer using the supplied network cable. After that, you need to connect this wireless device and enter the following address in the address bar of the browser: 192.168.1.1, then enter the login and password in order to access the settings. Next, you need to go to the "Wireless mode" - "Wireless security" tab. Parallel to the line "PSK Password" the access code to the Wi-Fi network will be displayed. It should be noted that on Asus routers, the password can be written directly on the main page.
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There is a lot of writing, but I think I can handle it, LET'S GO ...
I will use some quotes from my previous answers FOR DOMAIN ARCHITECTURE.
FOR SINGLE-RANK NETWORK ARCHITECTURE (WORKING GROUPS)
We simulate the situation
Your PC name = MYPC
Accounts
Pertor's friend account = Petrov, which belongs to the Guests workgroup.
Friend's account Sidorov = Sidorov, which belongs to the Guests working group.
[U] PS You will ask why the Guests - the less rights the person you trust, the more complete your information;)
Open folders
Petrovich for Petrov read-only
Sidor for Sidorov for reading and writing
For_all for everyone who has read / write access to MYPC, with no more than 1 user per folder.
We set the task - we begin to solve it.
First of all, let's create users and disable those we don't need.
To do this, right-click on the "My Computer" icon and select the "Control" item (mouse settings for right-handed people).
The Computer Management dialog box opens. We stomp further Computer Management-Utilities-Local users and groups-Users. A list of users will appear.
I recommend disabling the "HelpAssistant" and "SUPPORT _..." accounts in 99% of cases they never use. Disconnecting is very simple - double-click on the user, a window opens and tick the "Disable account" checkbox.
To ensure that all users are prompted for a password when logging into MYPC, disable the Guest account.
Now we create users. Right-click below the list of users and select "New User ...". The "New User" window will open. Introduce the following
User: Petrov
Full Name: Petrov Petr Petrovich
Description: My best friend
Password: [access password]
Confirmation: [Confirm Password]
"Require password change at next login" - blank
"Forbid user to change password" - set
"The password has no expiration date" - set
"Disable account" - empty
Note Place the checkmarks as you see fit, but I usually do this. The Full Name and Description fields are optional.
We press "Create". The window closes - the user appears. BUT, by default, the OS creates accounts with "Users" rights, but we need "Guests".
To do this, click on "Petrov" 2 times, go to the "Group Membership" tab, select "Users" and click "Delete".
1) Click "Add" - "Advanced" - "Search" - the list of groups will be displayed, click "Guests" and OK.
2) Click "Add" and in the field "Enter the names of the selected objects" enter "MYPC \ Guests" (for the English OS "MYPC \ Guests"). By the user Petrov everything is OK;)
We carry out a similar procedure for Sidorov. ;)
Close the "Computer Management" window with pure soul.
Now we configure access rights to MYPC
Now I will start repeating myself, but if this is not done there will be a small gap.
Start-Settings-Control Panel-Administrative Tools-Local Security Policy
In the Local Security Policies dialog box
Security Settings-Local Policies-User Rights Assignment
We pay attention to 2 parameters:
1) Denial of access to the computer from the network
2) Access to the computer from the network
These 2 parameters are strongly interrelated, therefore, when specifying values in them, it is necessary that the parameters do not overlap, but even if they do, then "Denial of access to the computer from the network" has a higher priority.
Denying access to the computer from the network
Click on this inscription 2 times and enter the setting.
If there is an entry All in the list of refusals, then no one will get access to your PC on the network (there are exceptions, but I will not go into details).
If the Guest entry is present, then users who have not passed authorization will not receive access.
Here you can explicitly specify the users and workgroups to whom access is denied.
Let's clear all previous records.
And add the following:
"MYPC \ Administrators"
"MYPC \ Users"
"MYPC \ Power Users"
etc. etc. except for guests.
Accessing a computer from the network
This list contains the names of users and workgroups who are allowed to access your PC.
For our example
Let's pay attention to one more parameter "Deny local login" and add "MYPC \ Guests" there. Why?! - To prevent users with guest rights from logging into the OS from your PC (I already explained this in PS).
Comment It will be very cool if you put "MYPC \ All" - it's strange that there have not been any viruses with such a joke or I have not met;) You can check, but not on your PC !!!
Since we are in the "Local Security Settings" at the same time we will check one more parameter.
Security Options-Local Policies-Security Options and a booooooo big list will appear, as google says. Just kidding, not that big :)
Let's pay attention to the parameter "Network access: sharing model and security for local accounts" and set "Normal - local users authenticate themselves as themselves".
After correctly performed operations, recheck the changes and reboot the PC for complete confidence in the acceptance of the parameters (although not necessary).
After gaining access to the PC, it is necessary to restrict access to the shared folders.
To do this, the first step is to disable "Use simple file sharing". To do this, go to "Explorer" - "Service" - "Folder property ..."
The Folder Property dialog box appears. Go to the "View" tab. In the list of "additional parameters": find the line "Use simple file sharing" and uncheck the box. Let's not forget about "OK".
Find the Petrovich folder on your local hard drive, right-click on it and select "Sharing and Security". A new dialog box will open. Go to the "Access" tab - put the dot "Share this folder" - press the "Permissions" button - delete "All" - press the "Add" button - enter "MYPC \ Petrov" - click 2 OK.
Note If the partition is NTFS, the "Security" tab will be present in the folder properties - here we just add the user "MYPC \ Petrov" and assign certain rights to him from the list at our discretion.
OK and finished with Petrov.
Likewise for Sidorov, but do not forget that he must have read and change rights in his Sidor folder. This applies to the "Access" and "Security" tabs.
Find the For_all folder on your local hard drive, right-click on it and select "Sharing and Security". A new dialog box will open. Go to the "Access" tab and set the "Share this folder" checkbox. We put a dot "no more" in the right field will indicate the number 10 - reduce it to 1. Press the "Permissions" button and allow changes for everyone. OK now. Do not forget about the "Security" tab, if the section NTFS.
As a result, only those users who can log into your PC through the network will have access to the for_all folder, and no more than one active user.
Don't forget to tell your friends their accounts and passwords;)
That's all - the task is completed. Thank you for your attention
How do I find out the password for my Wi-Fi? Surely, many people asked this question because they forgot the password for their network. On the one hand, if a computer or smartphone has already connected to the network, remembered the password and now they are connected again automatically, there is nothing wrong with that, but on the other hand, you often have to connect new devices and, unfortunately, you cannot do without a password. In order to find out the password for your Wi-Fi, there are several ways that even an amateur can easily use.
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Advice: Before contacting your ISP, try to find out the password yourself by following the instructions below.
Where can I find my wai-fay password? What options?
First you need to find out if you have any devices that are currently connected to the desired Wi-Fi network. Based on this, you need to use one of the options below.
How to find out the password for an already connected Wi-Fi
If your device is connected to a network, there are two ways to help you:
- Find the password in the router settings;
- Find the password using the Windows operating system.
You can easily find out the password using a router; any router has its own special IP address. Often it is printed on a tag that is glued to its (router / router) back side. The instructions for the router should also contain a password to enter the router settings. First, you need to connect to the router in one of two ways - via a Wi-Fi network or through a regular network cable. Then enter the IP address into the address bar of any browser. Next, you need to confirm your (i.e. administrator) username and password from the router settings page. They are also usually indicated directly on the router. In addition, they are almost always set to admin and admin by default. Then the router settings page (admin panel) will open.
For different models of routers, the admin panel has a different look, but in general you need to get into the section for protecting the wireless connection, where you will find your wi-fi password.
The password from the router settings page, which is set in the router by default, is usually written on the back of its case. However, if you yourself changed it (password), you might have forgotten it. In this case, you will have to reset all settings. To do this, use the "Reset" button.
It is located on the back of the router, near the cable connectors. To avoid accidental pressing on it, the button is pressed into the body. It can only be accessed through a narrow hole through which it can slide, such as a needle or paper clip. After pressing the "reset" key, eventually the router will automatically return to the factory settings. The password from the router will also take its initial form (written on its body). The only drawback is that you will have to re-adjust / configure all the settings of the router.
Find out your password for Wi-Fi in Windows
If your device has previously connected to any Wi-Fi network, then you can use the functionality of the operating system to find out the passwords from them. To do this, use the following instructions:
- Look for the Network Status icon on the taskbar.
- Click on it with the left (1) or right (2) mouse button.
Option one:
- Hover the mouse over the name of the required network and right-click on it. A context menu will open, which consists of three components.
- Use the "Properties" command. This will open a new window - "Wireless Network Properties".
- On the "Security" tab, you will find a line with encrypted characters. This character set is your password. To see the characters, check the box next to "Show input characters".
Option two:
- Select the "Control Center ..." icon.
- In the left command column, select "Manage Wireless Networks." This will take you to the list of available networks.
- From the list that opens, select the network you are interested in and double-click on it with the left mouse button. The "Wireless Properties" window will open.
- Then we do everything as in the first case.
Forgot your password? Don't forget to take a look and enjoy it for free!
Programs that help you find out your password from Wi-Fi
There are many common programs for finding and decrypting Wi-Fi passwords, but few of them are actually useful. One of these is the "" program. It is worth noting that this program does not "steal" the password from any of the Wi-Fi networks, but finds data on the networks to which the device was once connected in a computer or laptop.
There are also programs for hacking / hacking Wi-Fi networks. One of these is "".
The router's IP address is usually written on the router itself. It also contains instructions or can be obtained from your provider. And if you reset all the settings, then the IP address of your router model can be found even on the Internet.
Or, alternatively, you can find out the IP of your router through your mobile phone or tablet by going to the settings of your wi-fi connection (as shown in the screenshot above).
How to find out the password without connecting to a computer or router
Usually the standard password can be obtained from your ISP. You can also find out the password using your smartphone. However, this requires Root rights.
There are also many special devices that look for enabled Wi-Fi networks in a certain range, and then automatically pick up a password for it, and you will find out. One of these devices is. In addition to it, many analogs are produced, however, it is possible that the use of such devices is illegal.
No matter how trite, but you can find out the password by asking it from a person who knows it, for example, the owner of a wi-fi point.
As you can see, there are many ways to find out the forgotten password for your Wi-Fi network. It is easier to do this through a computer or laptop. If you are lucky and one of the devices is connected to the network, then you can recover your password in just a few clicks. It is also quite easy to do this using a router. You may not be able to do this yourself, but there is no such case for the password to be impossible to find out. However, you shouldn't forget your passwords anyway, as this entails unnecessary inconvenience, loss of time and problems.
