Here's how to see the password of the Wi-Fi network you are connected to. (Express Photo)
Most of us connect to different Wi-Fi networks every day, and with internet providers and router manufacturers setting up complex passwords, chances are you have already forgotten what your Wi-Fi password is.
And while both Android and iPhones save Wi-Fi passwords by default and have features you might have trouble seeing the actual passwords for one of the networks you’ve connected to before. Here’s how you can quickly check Wi-Fi passwords on Android and iOS.
You have exhausted your monthly limit of free stories.
Read more stories for free with an Express account.
Viewing a Wi-Fi password on an Androi device is easy as 1,2,3. (Express Photo)
How to see Wi-Fi password on Android
The majority of modern Android devices, be it tablets or smartphones, have an option that lets you quickly share and view your Wi-Fi password.
To find it, open the Settings app on your Android device and head over to the Wi-Fi section. If you own a Samsung device, this option is located under “Connections”.
Now, tap on the gear icon next to the name of the Wi-Fi you are connected to and proceed to tap on the eye icon next to the ‘password’ field.
In case you are unable to find the password field, there should be a ‘Share’ button with a QR code icon, tapping on which will show you the Wi-Fi password on the bottom.
You will have to use Face ID or Touch ID to view Wi-Fi password on your iPhone. (Express Photo)
How to see Wi-Fi password on iPhones
Viewing a Wi-Fi password you are connected to is really easy on an iPhone.
Story continues below this ad
To do so, simply open the Settings app and tap on Wi-Fi. Now, find the Wi-Fi you are connected to and click on the ‘i’ button to the right.
On the screen that appears, tap on the ‘Password’ field and your iPhone will ask you for biometric authentication to reveal the password.
Technology on smartphone reviews, in-depth reports on privacy and security, AI, and more. We aim to simplify the most complex developments and make them succinct and accessible for tech enthusiasts and all readers. Stay updated with our daily news stories, monthly gadget roundups, and special reports and features that explore the vast possibilities of AI, consumer tech, quantum computing, etc.on smartphone reviews, in-depth reports on privacy and security, AI, and more. We aim to simplify the most complex developments and make them succinct and accessible for tech enthusiasts and all readers. Stay updated with our daily news stories, monthly gadget roundups, and special reports and features that explore the vast possibilities of AI, consumer tech, quantum computing, etc.
