How to Share Wi-Fi Network Passwords in Windows 10
Sharing Wi-Fi network passwords with friends and family members is essential these days. However, it can be a little challenging to share the password with each person one by one. Luckily, with the help of Windows 10, it’s quite simple to share Wi-Fi network passwords with the people around you. Here’s how to share Wi-Fi network passwords in Windows 10.
Using Wi-Fi Sense
Windows 10 comes with a feature called Wi-Fi Sense, which enables you to share Wi-Fi network passwords more easily and securely. Here’s how to use it:
Step 1: Click on the Start button and select ‘Settings’ from the options.
Step 2: Click on ‘Network & Internet’ from the settings window.
Step 3: Click on ‘Wi-Fi’ from the network and internet settings.
Step 4: Click on ‘Manage known networks.’
Step 5: Select the network you want to share and click on ‘Share.’
Step 6: Toggle the option ‘Share network with my contacts’ ON or OFF. If you want to share it, make sure you have added your contacts’ email addresses to your Microsoft account.
Step 7: Choose the shared network’s permission level; either ‘Outlook.com contacts only’ or ‘Skype contacts only.’
Step 8: Click on the ‘Share’ button, and the Wi-Fi network password will be shared with the selected contacts.
Using Command Prompt
Another way to share Wi-Fi network passwords is by using the Command Prompt. However, this method only works if you know the network security key. Here’s how to share Wi-Fi network passwords using Command Prompt:
Step 1: Open the Command Prompt by typing ‘cmd’ in the Windows search bar.
Step 2: Right-click on Command Prompt and select ‘Run as administrator.’
Step 3: Type ‘netsh wlan show profiles’ in the command prompt window and press Enter.
Step 4: Find the Wi-Fi network you want to share and type ‘netsh wlan show profile name=[Wi-Fi SSID]’ and press Enter. Make sure to replace [Wi-Fi SSID] with the network name.
Step 5: Scroll down and look for ‘Key Content,’ and the password will show next to it.
Step 6: Share the password with the people who need it.
In conclusion, sharing Wi-Fi network passwords in Windows 10 is easy and straightforward using both Wi-Fi Sense and Command Prompt. With these two methods, you can quickly share Wi-Fi network passwords with the people you trust, keeping your network secure and safe. ¬