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Connecting to Wi-Fi is a two-step process: finding the network and authenticating with the correct password. On Windows 10/11, click the network icon in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar, select your Wi-Fi network from the list, enter the password, and click Connect. On Mac, click the Wi-Fi symbol in the menu bar, choose your network, and enter the password.
On iPhone or iPad, open Settings → Wi-Fi, wait for your network to appear under "Other Networks," tap it, and enter the password. On Android, go to Settings → Network & Internet → Internet (or Wi-Fi depending on the version), tap your network, and enter the password. Your device will remember the network after the first successful connection.
The Wi-Fi password is typically printed on a sticker on the bottom or back of your router. It's labeled "Wi-Fi Password," "WPA Key," "Network Key," or similar. If you've changed the default password and forgotten it, you can log in to your router's admin page (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in a browser) to view or reset it.
If you can see the network but can't connect, the most common fixes are: confirming you're typing the password correctly (it's case-sensitive), restarting your router by unplugging it for 30 seconds, or forgetting the network on your device and reconnecting fresh. On Windows, run the built-in Network Troubleshooter for automated diagnostics.
If your device connects but the internet doesn't work, the issue is usually with your modem or ISP rather than the Wi-Fi password. Try connecting another device to confirm whether the problem is device-specific or network-wide.