How to find Wi-Fi passwords with MacOS

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Every password you've entered and saved on a Mac is stored in Keychain Access, the password management system for MacOS. And that includes Wi-Fi network passwords.

2. How to find Passwords on MacOS

To start, use the search feature to open the Keychain Access app and do the following:

1. Click on System under System Keychains in the sidebar.
   
   
2. Next, click on Passwords at the top of the window.
   
   
3. Find the Wi-Fi network you want the password for and double-click on it.
   
   
4. Finally, check the box next to Show password and enter your password when prompted.

The password field will then show the password you used to log in to that Wi-Fi network. You can double-click in the password field to select the password and copy it to your clipboard if needed.