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Any way to view or find my wifi password in Windows 10 laptop?
I bought a new Android phone and can't connect WiFi with the phone as it says password is incorrect. I tried all the passwords I could remember but no avail. It turns out my wife changed the password...
The Wi-Fi password is encrypted using the Windows Data Protection API (DPAPI) to ensure security. It is tied to the current user's credentials or the system account. This means the password cannot be directly accessed or decrypted without proper permissions.
In addition, If you sign in with a Microsoft account, Windows 10 may sync your saved Wi-Fi networks and passwords across devices connected to the same account (if syncing is enabled). You can check this setting under: Settings > Accounts > Sync your settings.
After enabling this feature, you can see or view WiFi password in Windows 10 once the same Microsoft account is lined to the device.