What Is A Network Security Key And How Do You Find It

Finding Your Network Security Key 

The fastest, easiest way to find your network security key is through your router directly.

Find the Network Security Key on Your Phone

You also can view the stored network security key on your Android or iPhone. Here’s how.

On an Android Device

On an Android, the best option if you don’t have root access is to install and connect Minimal ADB and Fastboot on your PC. Then, you can access and view the contents of the wpa_supplicant.conf file to see your stored Wi-Fi password. If you do have root access, try one of these methods:

On an iPhone or iPad

Finding your stored network security key on an iPhone is much easier and doesn’t require root access.

Find the Network Security Key on Windows

The easiest way to find your Wi-Fi password is if you’ve already connected to the network with your Windows 10 PC. On your Mac, connect to your iPhone’s Personal Hotpot.

Find the Network Security Key On Your Mac

On a Mac, you’ll find the network key (password) in Keychain Access. This will reveal the network security key for your wireless network.

Extra: Types of Network Security

Every secured network has a network security key, but not every network uses the same mode of security. Types of network security include:

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): Encrypts data between clients using a static encryption code.WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access): Uses a unique packet-mixing function and integrity checks.WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2): Uses a security protocol with pre-shared key (PSK) authentication. In the case of enterprise users, WPA2 uses an enterprise authentication server. 

You can check which security method is enabled by accessing your router.