Want to Find WiFi Passwords on the new macOS Sequoia? So that, you can connect other devices to the WiFi Network. Well, You’re at the right place, in this article you will get to know multiple methods to do so.
If you keep using your Macbook at many places like cafes, Offices, Homes, friends’ houses, or any public place. Then, you might have to switch between several WiFi networks. Because of it, sometimes the WiFi network has trouble connecting. In this scenario, forgetting the WiFi password and adding it again remains the only option.
But, if you’re using the same WiFi password for a long time. Then, good chances are you don’t remember your password anymore. But no worries, because macOS automatically does save Password once you enter it. And, with the help of System Settings, PassKeys, Router Settings, and Terminal, you can view your lost WiFi Password. Yes, we will address all these methods in this article.
Easiest Methods to Find WiFi Password on macOS Sequoia
Method 1: Copy WiFi Password from System Settings App
As you know, System Preferences App is now replaced with the System Settings App in macOS Sequoia. So, now you can copy the WiFi password of any saved WiFi network easily. Yes, macOS Sequoia doesn’t show WiFi passwords like iOS. But still, you can figure out any saved Wireless Network password.
- Click on Apple Logo and after that click on System Settings.
- In the System Settings App, Click on Wi-Fi from the left pane.
- In Wi-Fi settings, you will see the known networks section. In which you can see all currently available Wi-Fi networks.
- Next to each WiFi network you will see the “…” icon click on it. After that, click on “Copy Password”.
- That’s it, the Wi-Fi password will get copied. Now, open the Notes App and paste the Wi-Fi password into it. You can use any text editor to copy and view Wi-Fi passwords.
- To see previously connected WiFi Network Passwords. Scroll down in WiFi Settings, and Click on Advanced.
- Scroll down and now you will see more Known Networks. Just do click on the “…” icon next to the Wi-Fi network. After that, click on Copy Password.
- Once the Password gets copied, you can paste it anywhere. Or, you can share it on other devices.
Method 2: View WiFi Password in Passwords App.
macOS Sequoia comes with a built-in password management App called Passwords. It contains various types of data like passwords, private keys, secure notes, and certificates. Moreover, it also does store known WiFi Passwords.
- Press Command + Space Bar to open Spotlight Search. Alternatively, you can open App Launchpad and open Passwords App from it.
- Type Passwords in it, and you will see the App in the search results. Click on it.
- Now, use your Touch ID or password to access Passwords App.
- Passwords App will get open, click on WiFi.
- Now, select a Wi-Fi network from the list. And, take mouse pointer over Wi-Fi password and you will able to view Wi-Fi password in macOS Sequoia.
Method 3: Use Terminal Command to View WiFi Network Password
Keychain Access and System Settings are enough to find out the WiFi password on macOS. But, if you want you can use a Terminal Command. Although, the command also extracts the password from the system keychain. And, you have to enter your system login details after the command.
- Do open macOS Spotlight Search again by clicking on magnifying glass icon. (Alternatively, you can press Command + Space Bar keyboard shortcut.)
- Type Terminal in Spotlight Search. And, do open the Terminal App in macOS.
- Once, the Terminal gets opens, do type the following command. Just do replace the WiFiName with the actual WiFi network name.
security find-generic-password -ga WiFiName | grep “password:”
- The terminal will now ask for the login information. Do enter your login macOS login details. And, you will able to see your WiFi Password in the Terminal.
Method 4: Access Router Settings to Find WiFi Password
If your Macbook is connected to a Wireless Network. Then, by accessing the Router Settings of that WiFi Network. You can easily check your WiFi Password.
- Check the bottom of the Router. And, you will find the IP address and user login details.
- Open that IP address in Safari Web Browser. And, do enter the login details.
- The router Settings Page will get open. Do look for Wi-Fi Security Settings.
- In Wireless Security Settings you will find the Wi-Fi password.
Okay, so these were the methods, you can use to Find the Wi-Fi passwords on macOS. Since macOS Sequoia provides a native option to Copy Wi-Fi Passwords. So, you don’t need to try other methods. But if you’re on older macOS, then Keychain Access and Terminal method will be pretty useful. Moreover, you can also see the Wi-Fi password by logging into Router Settings Page.