WiFi password is crucial. We always enter it and press the automatically connect button. It turns out we probably do not remember the password very well. Normally, it won’t affect your daily life. However, if you buy a new laptop, you should type the password to connect to the network. At that moment, you will realize: Oops, this could cause some trouble.
Don’t worry. Here we will clarify why people forgot their WiFi passwords and help readers to find it again. To avoid such an awkward situation, we also provide some effective tips.
Why You Might Forget Your WiFi Password?
You might think that I just simply forgot it, for no special reasons. Well, if you acknowledge the following possible reasons, you can still take some measures to prevent it.
Router reset: Sometimes rebooting your router can fix some connectivity issues. If you happen to set it into factory settings, the WiFi password could be changed.
Default password: You might not change your own password after purchasing the router. The default passwords are always random, making them hard to remember.
Change it too many times: You might read some articles to warn you to change your WiFi password regularly. It’s truly a good suggestion, several months or one year is long enough.
Forget to store your passwords: When you realize you forgot the Wi-Fi password, it’s too late. You can write it down in advance or use some password management tools.
Your WiFi password is too long or complex: Indeed, a simple password might be easily guessed. It’s better to set a strong password. However, it doesn’t mean you have to set a random password without any patterns. When you try to recall it, you might not be able to find any clues.
How to Find Out Your WiFi Password?
Your first attempt is to try to remember any details about the password. If you use some private information like birthday dates, it should be easily guessable.
After connecting to the network, you need to change it to a secure one to avoid possible tracking or hacking. Don’t panic if you can’t recall the password. We will introduce the three solutions to find it again.
Method 1: Check Your Router
For default WiFi passwords, it is the easiest way. You just need to check the router’s label. It might be at the back of your router. Look for words or sentences like “WiFi password” or “Default password”.
On the other hand, you can also access the router’s admin page to find the changed password. To begin with, you need to find your IP address. Then go to a browser and type it into the search bar.
Enter the username and password to log in. It might be at the sticker on your router itself. Otherwise, you can directly search for the default login credentials with the same brand. After successfully logging in, locate the “WiFi” or “Wireless” section, you can find the forgotten WiFi password.
Method 2: Check Your Devices
If you forgot your WiFi password, it can still be found on various devices.
Windows: Click the WiFi icon on the bottom taskbar and right-click the “WLAN” button. You can be directed to “Network & Internet” settings. Or you can just go to the settings. Find the “Status” on the left sidebar and press “Change adapter options”.
Right-click your WiFi and tap “Status”. Navigate to the “Wireless Properties” and click the “Security” tab. You will see detailed information about your WiFi network. Press “Show characters” and now you already know the password.
Mac: You can use Spotlight Search and type “Keychain Access” to open this app. In addition, you can go to Finder＞Applications＞Utilities to find it. Then you can enter your SSID in the search bar and double-click it.
In this new window, press “Show password” and it will be shown straightforwardly. Enter your Mac administrator username and password if required.
Method 3: Use WiFi Password Finders
You can download a WiFi password finder. Generally, you just need to press the scan button, and it will automatically show the passwords of the nearby WiFi networks and other related information. For example, you can also see its security type, signal strength, or quality. Be aware that an unreliable WiFi password finder might utilize this to threaten your online security.
Note:
You can use LightningX VPN while using it. It can encrypt all your traffic and hide the IP address even when you connect to Public WiFi networks. All your online activities are almost anonymous.
Besides, LightningX VPN can help you unblock banned websites and download unavailable apps. You can enjoy streaming services without latency.
Tips to Secure Your WiFi Password
After retrieving your password, you also need to take some measures to manage and protect it.
- Be cautious when you share your password with others. Instead of directly showing your password, you can use a QR code or create a guest network for visitors.
- It’s better not to use the same passwords. Otherwise, once the hackers track your passwords, they can attack your other devices.
- Many users forgot their WiFi password after they changed their router settings. You should write it down or put a sticker on the router to remind yourself.
- Apart from that, you can also download a WiFi password manager from Google Play or the App Store. No matter how many devices you have, it can help you store and manage the password effectively.
Conclusion
In this blog, we list the reasons why you forgot your Wi-Fi password and also provide three methods to find it. Hopefully, it can help you solve this problem. Now enjoy your stable connection and try not to forget it again.
