The most reliable way to find the default Wi-Fi password (often called a "Wi-Fi Key" or "Security Key") is to look at the physical router itself.

: Most modern routers have a label on the back or bottom.

If you are trying to find a Wi-Fi password for your own device or a router you own, this article provides safe, official methods to recover it. 1. Finding Your Password on the Router Hardware

After authenticating with your PIN or fingerprint, the Wi-Fi password will appear below a QR code. : Open the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center .

Click on your Wi-Fi name > > Security tab. Check the Show characters box to reveal the password. 3. Accessing the Router Admin Panel

If you are already connected to the Wi-Fi on one device and need the password for another, you can easily view it in your settings. : Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .

: This label also typically contains the Admin Username and Admin Password needed to log into the router's settings. 2. Retrieving the Password from a Connected Device

Tap the gear icon next to your connected network and select .

: Look for terms like SSID (the network name) and Wi-Fi Password , WPA Key , or Passphrase .