01Using Keychain Access
- Open the Spotlight Search on your Mac by clicking on the magnifying glass icon on the top right corner of the screen, or press Command + Spacebar.
- Type 'Keychain Access' and press Enter to launch the Keychain Access utility.
- In the Keychain Access window, search for your Wi-Fi network name using the search bar in the top right corner.
- Double-click on your Wi-Fi network name in the search results to open the Wi-Fi network settings.
- Check the 'Show password' option and enter your Mac administrator password when prompted.
- The Wi-Fi password will be displayed in the 'Show password' field. You can now note it down or copy it.
- Close the Keychain Access window.
02Using Terminal
- Open Spotlight Search on your Mac by clicking on the magnifying glass icon or pressing Command + Spacebar.
- Type 'Terminal' and press Enter to open the Terminal application.
- In the Terminal window, type the following command: 'security find-generic-password -ga Wi-Fi | grep password:' and press Enter.
- Enter your Mac administrator password when prompted.
- The Wi-Fi password will be displayed next to 'password:'. You can now note it down or copy it.
- Close the Terminal window.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to find the Wi-Fi password on your Mac using either Keychain Access or Terminal, you can easily retrieve it whenever needed. Ensure that you keep your Wi-Fi password secured and avoid sharing it with unauthorized individuals.
| Methods | Details |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Open the Spotlight Search and launch Keychain Access |
| Step 2 | Search for your Wi-Fi network name and open its settings |
| Step 3 | Check 'Show password' and enter your Mac administrator password |
| Step 4 | Note down or copy the displayed Wi-Fi password |
| Step 5 | Close Keychain Access |
| Step 1 | Open the Spotlight Search and launch Terminal |
| Step 2 | Type the command 'security find-generic-password -ga Wi-Fi | grep password:' |
| Step 3 | Enter your Mac administrator password |
| Step 4 | Note down or copy the displayed Wi-Fi password |
| Step 5 | Close Terminal |
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