How Do I Find My Wi-Fi Network Name?
You can likely find your router’s default network name, or SSID, on a sticker on the back or side of the router. It may also appear in the router’s manual. Your network name and Wi-Fi key are not the same as your router’s user name and password, which are used to access your router’s settings. If you have a computer with an Ethernet port, connect it directly to the router and go to your internet settings to see the network name. You can also log in to the router’s admin interface using a web browser or a compatible app and find the SSID.
Find the Wi-Fi You’re Connected to on Windows
If you’re already connected to the network, you can find its name in your Wi-Fi settings. For example, on Windows 10:
Find the Wi-Fi You’re Connected to on macOS
If you’ve already connected to a Wi-FI network, you can find its name in the Wi-Fi menu in Mac’s menu bar.
Should I Hide My Network Name?
For extra security, hide your Wi-Fi network so that no one else can connect to it. To connect to a hidden network, you need to know the network name and key. Your computer should remember the details, so you don’t have to enter the information every time you connect. The default SSID usually includes the name of the router’s manufacturer, which makes it easier for hackers to identify your router and guess the network key. That’s why it’s also a good idea to change your Wi-Fi network name and change your Wi-Fi password.
