Determining Your WiFi SSID

Your SSID may be printed on the router near the cable ports. If it’s not there, look on the side or the back of the device. But it’s usually easier to check the network name through the operating system.

Windows Find the WiFi icon on the bottom right of your screen. It looks like a dot with three lines. Click the WiFi icon to see your network’s SSID. You’ll also see the SSIDs of other networks in your area.

MacOS Look on the upper right corner of your screen for the WiFi icon. Click the WiFi icon to see a list of networks in range and their SSIDs. Your network’s SSID will be distinguished with a blue WiFi icon while the other network names will be grey.

iOS Finding your SSID on iPhone or iPad is a straightforward task. Open Settings and then go to WiFi. Here, you’ll see a checkmark next to your SSID.

Android Open the Settings app on your Android device. Tap Connections. Under “Wi-Fi,” you’ll see your network’s SSID. Tap your network’s SSID to see the SSIDs of other networks in the area.

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A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of a WiFi network.

If its your own network you wish to connect to, the SSID you’re looking for will probably be printed on a sticker attached to your router (unless you’ve changed it).

If you’re connecting to a public WiFi network (for example, at a cafe or airport), it will probably be clearly labeled.

To connect a device to a WiFi network for the first time, you’ll need to know the network’s SSID.

If you’re setting up your home WiFi router, you can usually find a label with “SSID” or “Network Name” and a default WiFi password on the bottom or side of your router.

If your device is already connected to a wireless network, you can find the SSID of the network you’re using as follows:

How to find your SSID on Windows 10 Go to your System Tray → WiFi icon (by default, this is at the bottom right of your screen). A list of available networks (SSIDs) will appear. Your SSID is at the top, with the message Connected, secured.

How to find your SSID on Windows 11 Go to your System Tray → WiFi icon (by default, this is at the bottom right of your screen). You’ll be able to see the SSID your computer is connected to in the Quick Settings menu. To see a list of all available WiFi networks, click > next to WiFi button.

How to find your SSID on macOS Go to the menu bar → WiFi icon → Known networks (or Preferred Network on older versions of macOS). Your current SSID is designated by a colored WiFi icon.

How to find your SSID on Linux using the command line Open a terminal window and enter iwgetid.

How to find your SSID on Linux using NetworkManger If you prefer to use a GUI and your desktop environment supports NetworkManager, click the WiFi icon in your notification panel to see a list of available WiFi networks. The SSID of the network you’re connected to is listed at the top. (Note: details may vary a little, depending on the desktop environment you use.)

How to find your SSID on Android Go to Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi. Your SSID name will be listed under Current network. (Details may vary a little, depending on which version of Android you’re running.)

How to find your SSID on iOS and iPadOS Go to Settings → Wi-Fi. Your SSID will appear at the top with a checkmark next to it.

How to find your SSID on Chrome OS (Chromebook) Go to your system Tray → WiFi icon. You’ll be able to see the SSID your computer is connected to in the notification menu. To see a list of all available WiFi networks, click WiFi button in the notification menu.

In this article, you'll learn how to locate your router's SSID and broadcast settings.

Locating the SSID: Look for a sticker on your router.

Many routers provided by Internet Service Providers have a sticker on the bottom or side, listing the default SSID.

This is usually labeled as the SSID or "Network Name" and may be located next to a barcode.

Locating the SSID and Broadcast Setting: Log in to your router's settings.

Search through your router for phrases such as SSID or Wireless Network Name.

The terms and locations can change from router to router.

Below are examples for common router brands:

D-Link: You can typically find the SSID by selecting the Setup option, and then Wireless Settings.

Enable SSID broadcast by selecting Visible for the Visibility Status.

Netgear: You can typically find the SSID by selecting the Basic settings option, and then selecting Wireless Settings.

The SSID may be labeled as Wireless Network Name.

The option to enable SSID Broadcast is often located by selecting Wireless Settings under the Advanced settings.

Belkin: You can typically find SSID by selecting the Wireless tab and then selecting the Channel and SSID option.

The option to enable SSID broadcast is located here as well.

Linksys: You can typically find the Network Name (SSID) by choosing the Wireless tab, and then Basic Wireless Settings.

The option to enable SSID broadcast here as well.