This quick guide shows you how to see saved WiFi passwords on any Android device. These are hiding in plain sight, here's how to see them.

There's a fairly simple workaround you can use to find a WiFi network's password from your Android device.

Knowing your Wi-Fi password can be helpful, especially when you need to troubleshoot your network or perform a factory reset on a device to resolve issues.

Android phones and tablets also allow you to view stored Wi-Fi SSIDs and passwords. Depending on what Android version and skin you have, the method for doing this may vary slightly.

Gone are the days where there were limitations when sharing Wi-Fi passwords. There were times when you could only share a Wi-Fi connection by tethering and the password on Android WiFi was hidden.

Follow these steps to find a WiFi password, whether you're currently connected to a network or used it at least once in the past.