How to see saved Wi-Fi passwords on your Android device

Fast fix  

1. Open Settings. 
2. Under Wi-Fi, select the connected network to see a QR code and the Wi-Fi password. There may be additional steps depending on your device. 

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It’s easy to forget your Wi-Fi password on your Android™ phone. If you use a password manager, you’re all set. Even if you don’t, here’s good news: your device remembers your current password for you. Some models, like the Google Pixel™, even remember all previously saved network passwords, too. We’ll show you how to find them. 

Asurion Experts can fix almost any tech issue, whether your phone won’t connect to Wi-Fi or your hotspot isn’t working. Here’s what you need to know to view your current network password on your Android device. 

How to access your Wi-Fi passwords using Android settings

If you need to see the current or saved Wi-Fi passwords on your Android phone—maybe you want to connect another device to the internet or share your Wi-Fi with a friend— just follow these simple steps. The steps may vary depending on your device.  

Find your current Wi-Fi password on non-Samsung devices 

1. Open Settings (the gear icon). 
2. Tap Network & Internet, then tap Internet at the top of the screen. 
3. Select the gear icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network. 
4. Tap Share under the QR code icon. You should see a QR code to share your Wi-Fi credentials (look below the QR code) on your screen. 

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Find saved Wi-Fi passwords on non-Samsung devices 

1. Open Settings (the gear icon). 
2. Tap Network & Internet, then tap Internet > Saved Networks. 
3. Select the gear icon next to the Wi-Fi name you’re looking for. 
4. Tap Share under the QR code icon. A QR code to share your Wi-Fi and password (look below the QR code) will appear on your screen.

Find your current Wi-Fi password on Samsung devices 

1. Open Settings (gear icon) > Connections. 
2. Select Wi-Fi at the top of the screen. 
3. Tap the gear icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network. 
4. Tap QR code at the bottom of the screen. 
5. Tap Quick Share to share the QR code on another device without entering the password.
6. To see the password, tap Save as Image. 
7. Open Google Photos™, find the image you just saved in the Pictures folder and then tap to open it.
8. Tap Lens in the bottom toolbar to scan the image. An information card should appear, showing the network name and password. 

Looking for an easy way to share your W-Fi password? Check out our guide on how to share your home network info with a QR code.