How to find out my wifi password on my phone

With phones running Android 10 and up, seeing your WiFi password is just as easy as sharing it. When you open up that screen that shows the QR code, you should see the password right underneath it. Related: How to use Google Translate with over languages. Being able to see the password comes in handy if you have already signed into a WiFi network but then later need to connect using your laptop or another electronic device.

With phones that are running Android 9 and lower, it gets a bit trickier. You have to root your phone in order to do it. Check out: Root Android: Everything you need to know!

If you feel comfortable rooting your phone, then there are a few different apps in the Google Play Store that will allow you to view saved WiFi passwords. One option is the WiFi Password Viewer app. Install the app and grant root access. Or you can also write the number down somewhere. Next, open a web browser on your iPhone. You can use any web browser on your iPhone, such as Safari or Chrome. To do this, tap and hold the address bar at the top of your browser and select Paste.

If not, you can also use this list to find the default username and password of your router by brand. Then click Wireless. You will usually see this in a menu on the left side of your screen. However, this button could have a different name depending on your router. You might also have to tap through other buttons to find the basic or security settings of your wireless router which usually has your WiFi password or passphrase. Finally, you will see your WiFi password under the network name.

We have articles on how to root a Pixel , Galaxy , or Nexus phone. You may be tempted to download a password recovery app. Some have decent ratings, but the reviews seem fake. Even if they did work, should you really trust them? We recommend avoiding these apps. Recovering the WiFi password on your Android phone is really just a convenience. Guy has been published online and in print newspapers, nominated for writing awards, and cited in scholarly papers due to his ability to speak tech to anyone, but still prefers analog watches.