How do I get an encryption key?

How do I find the encryption key?

Check your device manual for supported encryption protocols. The default encryption key may be located on the bottom of your router or in the manual, depending on the router manufacturer. You can locate the encryption key when you log into the router setup page, if you have created your own encryption key.

Is an encryption key the same as a password?

An encryption key is not the same as a password. The main difference between the two is that a password is created, read, and remembered by a human user, while a key is used by the software that implements the algorithm, meaning it does not have to be readable by a human.

What happens if I lose my encryption key?

The answer is unfortunately very likely to be “nothing”. It's real encryption; and people who don't have the key can't get the data; it's meant to be mathematically impossible with current knowledge.

Can encryption be done without a key?

You can't encrypt something without a key. If there's no key, either anyone can recover the plain-text, or it is unrecoverable to everyone.