Whether you need the Wi-Fi password for yourself or are trying to share it with friends or family, here’s the fastest method for finding a Wi-Fi password for any network you’ve previously joined on your Android phone.
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How to find a Wi-Fi password on an Android phone
As long as you are running Android 10 or later, these instructions will allow you to find or share the password for any Wi-Fi network you have previously joined.
Swipe down from the top of your screen to reveal the Quick Settings.Long press on the Wi-Fi icon.Tap on Saved networks. If you want the password for the Wi-Fi network you are currently on just tap the Gear Icon to the right of it and skip the next step. Select the Wi-Fi network that you want to view the password for.Tap Share.The password is displayed in plain text below the QR code.
How to share a Wi-Fi password on an Android phone
As you probably guessed from the above instructions, the steps for sharing a Wi-Fi password are identical except for the last step.
Swipe down from the top of your screen to reveal the Quick Settings.Long press on the Wi-Fi icon.Tap on Saved networks. If you want to share the Wi-Fi network you are currently on just tap the Gear Icon to the right of it and skip the next step. Select the Wi-Fi network that you want to view the password for.Tap Share.Allow your friend or family member to scan the QR code or enter the plain text password.
