Windows 10 - Add a Wi-Fi Network

Here's how to connect your Windows 10 device to a Wi-Fi network.

If your Windows® operating system is unknown, refer to Determining Software Version - Windows.

If your device is not running Windows 10, refer to the Windows 11 instructions.

For Mi-Fi devices, refer to Wi-Fi Encryption Key/Passphrase for assistance locating the default network credentials (SSID/Password).

From the Windows desktop, tap or click the

Wi-Fi icon

Utilize the touchscreen (if available) or mouse to select the on-screen options.

If the Wi-Fi icon is not visible, tap or click the

Cellular Signal icon

, also located in the lower-right, in the taskbar.

Alternate navigation: click

Windows icon

Settings icon

Network & Internet

Show available networks

From the Wi-Fi section (located on the right), select an available network.

Click

Connect

To automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network whenever it is available, select (check)

Connect automatically

prior to connecting.

If presented, enter the appropriate network security key or username and password then click

If preferred, click

Yes

if you want your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices on the network.