How to Recover WiFi Passwords on macOS

Navigating through macOS to find a forgotten WiFi password might seem daunting, but it’s simpler than you think. Whether you need to connect a new device to your WiFi network or share the password with a guest, your Mac stores all your network passwords securely in Keychain Access.

We are demonstrating how to recover WiFi password on macOS Sonoma.

Step 1: Open Keychain Access

First, you need to access Keychain Access, where macOS stores all your saved passwords. There are two easy methods to do this:

1. Use Spotlight
   • Press Command + Space, type “Keychain Access”, and hit Enter.
     
2. Go through Applications
   • Go to the ‘Applications’ folder.
     
   • Find ‘Utilities’, then select ‘Keychain Access’.
     
   • Inside Utilities, search for KeyChain Access and double click it.
     

Step 2: Locate Your Network in Keychain Access

Once Keychain Access is open:

• On the left, select the “System” category.
• In the search bar, type the name of your WiFi network (SSID).
  

Step 3: Access Your Network’s Keychain Entry

• Double-click your network name. A new window will pop up.
• Check the box next to ‘Show password’.
  

Step 4: Authenticate to Reveal Password

• A dialog box will ask for your Mac’s username and password.
  
• After entering your credentials, click ‘Allow’.
• The WiFi password will now appear.
  

Additional Tip: Recovering WiFi Passwords on Multiple Devices

If you want to learn how to recover WiFi passwords across various devices, check out our ultimate guide:
Ultimate Guide to WiFi Password Recovery.

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