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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 6, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Connect to Wi-Fi on Windows

    Get your Windows PC online by connecting to a wireless network in just a few clicks.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open network settings
    2. 2.Turn on Wi-Fi
    3. 3.Select your network
    4. 4.Enter the password
    5. 5.Verify connection
    1

    Open network settings

    ~15s
    Click the Wi-Fi icon in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar (system tray).
    2

    Turn on Wi-Fi

    ~15s
    If Wi-Fi is off, click the Wi-Fi button to enable it. Available networks will appear.
    3

    Select your network

    ~15s
    Find your network name (SSID) in the list and click on it. It's usually your router's name or your internet provider's name.

    Quick Tip

    Look for your network name on a sticker on the bottom or back of your router.

    4

    Enter the password

    ~15s
    Type your Wi-Fi password and click Connect. Check "Connect automatically" to rejoin next time. Passwords are case-sensitive — it's often on a sticker on your router.

    Warning

    Wi-Fi passwords are case-sensitive! Double-check capitals and special characters. The password is usually on a sticker on your router.

    5

    Verify connection

    ~15s
    The Wi-Fi icon should show connected. Open a browser to confirm internet access.

    Quick Tip

    If you are still having trouble, visit support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-wi-fi-connection-issues-in-windows — Microsoft's free step-by-step Wi-Fi troubleshooter.

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