# Revealing Hidden Wi-Fi Network Information using the Netsh Command

Welcome to another video! In this tutorial, I'm going to show you a cool trick using the Netsh command. We'll explore how to retrieve detailed information about Wi-Fi networks you've connected to in the past. Additionally, I'll demonstrate how to uncover the Wi-Fi password for a specific network. So let's dive in and have some nerdy fun!

%[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-qB9So8t_Q] 

> **Note:** This method only works if you have previously connected to the network using the correct Wi-Fi password. Once you put this information into practice, you will undoubtedly discover various use cases for it.

Step 1: Using Netsh to Show Wireless Network Profiles First, we'll use the Netsh command to display the profiles of the Wi-Fi networks you've connected to. Open the command prompt and enter the following command:

```bash
netsh wlan show profile
```

This will provide a list of the wireless networks you've connected to previously.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1685818143699/73f69943-6177-4dde-89c3-7f9eb96e79bb.png align="center")

Step 2: Retrieving Detailed Information To gather more information about a specific network, we'll modify the command slightly. For example, if we want to explore the details of a network named "Xerxes 2.4," enter the following command:

```bash
netsh wlan show profile "Xerxes 2.4"
```

This will display various details such as network type, connection status, encryption cipher, and more.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1685818194332/d84d8d29-6f26-4738-86b8-f5cb15aca4dc.png align="center")

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1685818279152/49721f56-20c9-480d-983c-e7c9e09b055d.png align="center")

Step 3: Revealing the Wi-Fi Password Now, here comes the cool part. To uncover the Wi-Fi password for a specific network, add the parameter to show the password in clear text. Modify the command as follows:

```bash
netsh wlan show profile "Xerxes 2.4" key=clear
```

Executing this command will reveal the password associated with the network. Please ensure not to disclose your password in any public settings for security reasons.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1685818320921/744165bf-829f-4b4f-a0eb-b1d4ac16dfc0.png align="center")

Using the Netsh command, we can effortlessly access valuable information about previously connected Wi-Fi networks. Moreover, we learned how to display the Wi-Fi password for a specific network. This trick can come in handy when troubleshooting network issues or assisting others with forgotten passwords. I hope you enjoyed this nerdy exploration, and stay tuned for more exciting videos!