extract wifi password

To extract or view the Wi-Fi password for a network on your device, the method will vary depending on the operating system you're using. Here's how to do it for different systems:

### On Windows

1. **Open Control Panel**: Press `Windows + R`, type `control`, and hit Enter.
2. **Network and Internet**: Click on "Network and Internet" then "Network and Sharing Center".
3. **Wi-Fi Status**: Click on the name of your Wi-Fi network next to "Connections".
4. **Wireless Properties**: In the Wi-Fi Status window, click on "Wireless Properties".
5. **Security Tab**: Go to the "Security" tab.
6. **Show Characters**: Check the box that says "Show characters" to reveal your Wi-Fi password.

### On macOS

1. **Open Keychain Access**: Press `Command + Space`, type `Keychain Access`, and hit Enter.
2. **Find Your Wi-Fi Network**: In the Keychain Access window, use the search box to find your Wi-Fi network name.
3. **Open Info**: Double-click on the network name to open the info window.
4. **Show Password**: Check the box that says "Show password". You may need to enter your Mac’s administrator username and password.
5. **View Password**: After entering your credentials, the Wi-Fi password will be displayed.

### On Linux (using terminal)

1. Open a terminal.
2. Use the following command to find the Wi-Fi password for a specific network:
   ```bash
   sudo grep psk= /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/*
   ```
3. This will output the names and passwords for all saved Wi-Fi networks.

### On Android

If you are using Android 10 or later:

1. Go to `Settings`.
2. Tap `Network & internet` and then `Wi-Fi`.
3. Tap on the network you are connected to.
4. You should see an option to share the network. Tap on `Share`.
5. The password will be displayed as a QR code and below it in text form.

### On iOS

As of iOS 16, you can view saved Wi-Fi passwords:

1. Go to `Settings`.
2. Tap `Wi-Fi`.
3. Tap the network you're connected to.
4. Tap `Password` and authenticate using Face ID or Touch ID to see the password.

### Important Note:
Accessing Wi-Fi passwords without permission may be considered illegal or unethical. Always ensure you have the right to view or extract the password for the Wi-Fi network you are accessing.