How to retrieve VPN passwords saved on Windows 10

The only reminder is that once you save the settings, the password cannot be retrieved if you forget it and you need this information to establish a new connection on another device. However, you can use third-party tools, such as Dialupass, to quickly recover saved passwords for all virtual private network (VPN) connections.

In this guide, you'll learn the steps to retrieve a saved password for a VPN connection on Windows 10.

How to recover VPN connection password on Windows 10

To retrieve a VPN connection password configured on Windows 10, follow these steps:

Important note : Although Dialupass works, it is still a third-party tool provided without any warranty and you use it at your own risk. The author of this app also warns that some antivirus software may consider it malicious, but it is only a false warning.

1. Open the Nirsoft website. 

2. Scroll down to the Feedback section and click on the Download Dialupass link .

How to retrieve VPN passwords saved on Windows 10 Picture 1 Scroll down to the Feedback section and click on the Download Dialupass link

3. Save the zip file to the device.

4. Double-click the dialupass.zip file .

5. Click the Extract all button from the Compressed Folder Tools tab .

How to retrieve VPN passwords saved on Windows 10 Picture 2 Click the Extract all button from the Compressed Folder Tools tab

6. (Optional) Specify the location to extract files.

7. Select the option Show extracted files when complete .

How to retrieve VPN passwords saved on Windows 10 Picture 3 Select the option Show extracted files when complete

8. Click the Extract button .

9. Double click the dialupass.exe file .

10. Verify passwords for VPN connections.

How to retrieve VPN passwords saved on Windows 10 Picture 4 Verify passwords for VPN connections

When you complete the steps, passwords for all VPN connections as well as other settings are displayed. You can now copy and store the password in a safe place.

Note : Although the article focuses on this tutorial on Windows 10, this tool will also work on older versions, including Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.