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Why Back Up Wi-Fi Passwords

Backing up Wi-Fi passwords allows you to:

share them with other devices, especially your own. For instance, it’s much easier to batch-transfer your saved Wi-Fi passwords to a new PC instead of reentering them. restore them after performing a clean Windows install. share them with friends and family so that they can also connect to your Wi-Fi network.

1. Use a Microsoft Account to Sync Wi-Fi Passwords

Windows 11/10 allows users to sync their settings over the cloud, including saved Wi-Fi passwords, alongside accessibility and some other Windows settings. To do this, you need nothing more than a Microsoft account.

2. Take Advantage of CMD to Back Up Wi-Fi Passwords

The previous method may not be the most suitable for all users, as some of them may be using Windows without a Microsoft Account. They may even want to share Wi-Fi passwords with someone else. In this case, you can back up all your saved Wi-Fi passwords in the blink of an eye using CMD (or Command Prompt). Good to know: switching from macOS to Microsoft’s operating system? Here are some essential tips for users coming to Windows.

Restore Wi-Fi Passwords on Another Device

When you switch to a new PC or do a fresh install of Windows, you can quickly restore the Wi-Fi passwords using the folder we created earlier. The good thing is that you can restore only the needed Wi-Fi passwords instead of all of them.

3. Use QR Codes to Share Wi-Fi Passwords

This approach may differ from the common ways we back up and transfer Wi-Fi passwords from one Windows device to another, but it’s still helpful (and maybe cool) for some users with specific setups. You can easily create a QR code that, when scanned, connects the device seamlessly to a specific Wi-Fi network. The QR code will instantly appear. You can share it or even print it for easier use. Later, you can scan it using any device, including Windows devices, as they can scan QR codes too. Note: if you want to be reminded of a Wi-Fi network password, you don’t need to go through the backup and restore process. Instead, view your saved Wi-Fi passwords for quick recall. Image credit: Unsplash. All screenshots by Mustafa Ashour.