How to See Your WiFi Password on Android
Find your saved WiFi password on Android 14 and later, and share it instantly with guests using a QR code they can scan with their phone.
4 min read · 4 steps · Checked April 2026
Step 1. Open Settings and go to WiFi
Open the Settings app on your Android phone (gear icon). Tap "Network & internet," "Connections," or "WiFi" — the label varies by phone brand. Tap "Wi-Fi" if needed to open the WiFi settings. You should see your currently connected network at the top, with a checkmark or "Connected" label.
Step 2. Tap on your connected network
Tap the name of the network you're connected to. A details page will open. Look for a "Share" button, a QR code icon, or a gear icon next to the network name. The exact location varies: on Samsung phones, tap the network name and then look for a QR code icon at the bottom. On Pixel phones, tap the network name and look for a "Share" option.
Step 3. Generate and share the QR code
Tap "Share" or the QR code icon. Your phone may ask you to verify your identity with your fingerprint, PIN, or pattern. Once verified, a QR code appears on your screen. Hand your phone to your guest or hold it up so they can scan it. On an iPhone, they open the Camera app and point it at the QR code. On Android, the Camera app or Google Lens can scan it. Scanning the QR code connects them to the WiFi automatically.
Quick Tip
The QR code is specific to your network and contains the password encoded inside it. Treat it the same way you'd treat your written password — don't screenshot and post it publicly.
Step 4. View the plain-text password (Pixel phones and some others)
On a Google Pixel phone: after tapping the network and verifying your identity, you should see the actual password written below the QR code. You can tap and hold it to copy it. On Samsung phones running One UI 5 or later: tap the network, tap the QR code icon, then look below the QR code for the password text. On older Samsung phones, the text password may not be displayed, and the QR code method is the main option.
Warning
If your Android is version 9 or older, these built-in options may not be available. In that case, the password is stored on your router itself — check the label on your router or contact your internet provider.
If you need to share your home WiFi password with a guest or connect a new device, and you can't remember the password, your Android phone can help — as long as you're already connected to that network.
Android 14 and later (released in 2019) added the ability to view and share saved WiFi passwords. There are two ways to do this:
- The QR code method: Your phone generates a QR code that another Android or iPhone can scan to connect automatically — no typing required. This is the fastest and most popular method.
- Viewing the actual text password: Some Android phones (particularly Google Pixel phones and certain Samsung models) will also show you the password in plain text so you can type it or write it down.
The exact steps vary a little depending on your phone brand. Samsung phones (running One UI 3.1 and later) work slightly differently from Google Pixel phones and other Android brands, but the core idea is the same: go to your WiFi settings, find the connected network, and look for a share or QR code option.
This guide covers the most common Android approaches. If your phone's screen looks a bit different from what's described, look for a "Share," "QR code," or similar option near your WiFi network name.
Official sources
- Google Help Center — support.google.com
- Android Help — support.google.com
- Google Account help — support.google.com
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