Roberta Aguirre
If you've forgotten your Apple AirPort password, the first thing to try is the default password, which is public. If that doesn't work, you can try to find the password in your keychain. If you can't find it there, you'll need to reset your AirPort base station and create a new password. You can do this by performing a soft reset, which will temporarily disable all passwords for up to five minutes, giving you time to access the base station and change the passwords. Alternatively, you can use the AirPort Utility app on your Mac to manually reset your base station and create a new password during the setup process.
Characteristics and Values Table for AirPort Password Retrieval
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Default Password | "public" |
| Factory Reset | Hold the reset button for 10 seconds |
| Soft Reset | Temporarily disables all base station passwords for 5 minutes |
| Keychain Access | View saved passwords, requires keychain password |
| AirPort Utility | View/change passwords, requires administrator account password |
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What You'll Learn
Using the Keychain program on Mac
Keychain Access is an app built into all computers running macOS. This is where account passwords, Wi-Fi passwords, application certificates, and more are stored. To access Keychain Access on your computer, open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder, and finally open Keychain Access.
There are four main keychains you will see. Select the keychain that you want to view. To see more information about an item, either double-click it or select it and click in the toolbar. The Attributes pane in the Get Info window reveals basic identifying information for an item, such as its name and kind.
If you want to see the password for an item, select “Show password,” then enter the password for the keychain that contains that item. Your 'login' keychain password is the same as your login password unless you specifically changed the password for your keychain in Keychain Access or if you change the password for your macOS user account when the Keychain is locked.
While viewing an item in Keychain Access, you can edit it. Click into any of the fields to make changes and once you're finished, click 'Save Changes'. To delete a keychain item, right-click it and choose 'Delete' from the menu.
Note that if you don't know the password for your keychain, you will need to reset it, but this will erase everything in your local and iCloud keychains.
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Using the AirPort Utility app on Mac
To tell your airport password using the AirPort Utility app on Mac, follow these steps:
- Open the AirPort Utility app on your Mac. You can find it in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder.
- Once you launch AirPort Utility, you will see a list of your devices at the bottom. Click on one to select it. If your Mac already knows the base station password and allows you to access its information, you are good to go!
- If your Mac does not know the base station password, you will need to find it in Keychain Access. You can locate Keychain Access in the Applications/Utilities folder.
- In Keychain Access, double-click on the wireless network that has the password you want to know.
- Select the option to "Copy Password to Clipboard."
- When prompted, enter your login keychain password and click "Allow."
- Now, paste the password wherever you need it, and it will appear without asterisks.
Note that the airport's base station password is different from your Wi-Fi network's password. The base station password is used only to access the airport's wireless settings via AirPort Utility.
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Performing a soft reset
If you've forgotten your Apple AirPort password, there are several methods you can use to retrieve or reset it.
- Disconnect the AirPort base station from its power source.
- Using a pen or a straightened paperclip, press and hold the reset button.
- Reconnect the base station to the power source while continuing to hold the reset button.
- Hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds, until you see the three status lights turn on.
- Release the button.
Note: A soft reset will temporarily disable all passwords for up to 5 minutes. This will allow you to access the base station and change any passwords.
After performing a soft reset, you can retrieve your existing password or set a new one:
- Run the AirPort Utility.
- Select the AirPort base station, then select Edit.
- From the AirPort Utility's menu bar, select Base Station > Show Passwords.
- Both the Wi-Fi security and base station password will now be displayed.
Alternatively, you can use the Keychain feature on your Mac to view saved passwords. Double-clicking on your network name listing should display your password. If this doesn't work, you can try entering the following command in the Terminal app to retrieve the wireless security password:
Security find-generic-password -ga "
If you are unable to retrieve your password, you can perform a factory reset on your AirPort. This will restore your device to its default settings, with the default password being "public".
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Using the AirPort Utility on an iOS device
If you have forgotten your AirPort password, there are several methods you can use to recover it, depending on your device and setup.
If you have AirPort Utility set up on your iPhone or iPad, and you enabled the option to "remember" passwords, you should be able to find your old passwords by poking around in the iOS version of AirPort Utility for a minute or two.
To use the AirPort Utility app on your iPhone or iPad:
- Tap AirPort Utility to open the app.
- Tap on the AirPort, just as you would if you were using AirPort Utility for Mac.
- Tap "Edit" in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- If you cannot find your password or the app does not work, your passwords were likely not stored correctly, and you will need to perform a soft reset.
Using Keychain on a Mac
If you are using a Mac, you can try using Keychain to find your AirPort password. Here's how:
- Go to Applications/Utilities/Keychain Access.
- Secondary-click on the wireless network that has the password saved that you want to know.
- Select the option to "Copy Password to Clipboard".
- Enter your login keychain password when prompted and click "Allow".
- Paste the password into any document, and it will show up without asterisks.
Performing a Soft Reset
If you don't want to change your AirPort password, but simply want to retrieve it, you can perform a soft reset. This will temporarily disable all of the base station's passwords for up to five minutes, giving you time to access the base station and change any passwords.
To perform a soft reset:
- Press the reset button on your AirPort device.
- Alternatively, you can complete the reset process from the Utility application.
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Factory resetting your AirPort
If you want to factory reset your AirPort, you can do so by following these steps:
First, locate the reset button on your AirPort base station, which is usually found next to the ports. If you are using an AirPort Graphite or AirPort Snow (Dual Ethernet) base station, you will need to connect your computer directly to the base station using an Ethernet cable. Ensure that your base station is connected to a power source.
Next, press and hold the reset button for about one second and then release it. The status light on the base station should flash amber. If you are using an AirPort Graphite base station, and the middle light is green, it means you have pressed the reset button too late. If this happens, simply disconnect the power and try again.
After releasing the reset button, wait for about a minute for the base station to finish restarting. Then, open the AirPort Utility on your computer, which can be found in the Utilities folder within your Applications folder. Click on the "Other Wi-Fi Devices" button and select your base station from the list.
Finally, you can change the password or reconfigure the base station as needed. When you are done, click "Update" to save your changes.
Please note that performing a factory reset will restore your AirPort's default password, which is typically set to "public".
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Frequently asked questions
If you have forgotten your Airport password, you can perform a "soft" reset. This will disable all base station passwords for up to five minutes, allowing you to access the base station and change the passwords.
If you don't want to change your password, you can retrieve it by opening the AirPort Utility app on your Mac and selecting the base station. Then, click on Edit and choose Base Station > Show Passwords.
To reset your Airport password, you can factory reset your AirPort by holding the Reset button on the back for about 10 seconds. Then, you can set up a new password from the WiFi settings on an iOS device.
To view your Airport password on your Mac, you can use the Keychain feature. Click on the name of your wireless network from the list of found items. Go to the File menu, select Get Info, and check the box named "Show Password." You will need to enter your administrator account password to view the Airport password.
