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1. Look at the label on your router or modem

Most routers or modems have a sticker on the back or bottom. This is the simplest way to find your Wi-Fi password.

The label usually shows:

• Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID)

• Wi-Fi Password (Password, Wireless Key, or Network Key)

This method works for most internet providers, in both the USA and the UK.

Routers with a display

Some modern routers or modems have a small built-in display that shows the Wi-Fi network name and password. You may see the password directly on the screen, or navigate through a simple menu to find it.

This feature is more common in Europe, but some providers in the USA and UK also offer routers with displays.

2. Use your internet provider’s app or website

Many providers have a mobile app or online account where you can:

• View your Wi-Fi password

• Change the password

• Share Wi-Fi access

Examples:

• USA: Xfinity, AT&T, Verizon, Spectrum, Cox

• UK: BT, Sky, Virgin Media, TalkTalk, Vodafone

This is a convenient and widely used method.

3. Check a device already connected to Wi-Fi

If your computer or phone is already connected, you can often see the saved password.

On Windows

If your Windows computer is already connected to the network but you need to connect another device, like a tablet or phone, you can view the password directly in Windows:

1. Open the Control Panel (Type « control panel » in the search box on the taskbar.).
2. Click Network and Internet.
3. Click Network and Sharing Center.
4. On the right, click your Wi-Fi connection.
5. In the window that opens, click Wireless Properties.
6. Go to the Security tab.
7. Check Show characters. The password will appear immediately.

On Mac

• Open Keychain Access

• Find your Wi-Fi network

• Show the password

On iPhone or iPad

• Go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Tap your network → Password (if using iCloud Keychain)

On Android

• Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi → Saved networks → View password

4. Personal or third-party routers

In many homes, especially in the USA, people use their own Wi-Fi routers instead of only the provider’s box. Popular brands include:

• Netgear, TP-Link, Asus, Google Nest WiFi, Eero

For these routers:

• The password is set by the user

• It can be found in the router app or web interface

5. Resetting your router if needed

If you changed the Wi-Fi key, for example to have an easy-to-remember password, but you no longer remember it, reset the modem to restore the Wi-Fi settings to their default values. This will reinstate the original key.

If you cannot find your password:

• Press the reset button on your router

• A new Wi-Fi password will be created

⚠️ All devices will need to reconnect with the new password.

Summary

1. Check the router label
2. Use your provider’s app or website
3. Check a device already connected
4. Look in your personal router settings
5. Reset the router if all else fails