4 Ways to Find Out Someone Else's Account Password

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-19 22:11

This wikiHow teaches you how to find out the passwords for other accounts that you can't access. This step is useful when you are having problems with children or employees and need to access their information.

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Method 1 of 4: Installing a Keyboard Input Recorder (Keylogger) Program

Step 1. Look for a keyboard input recording program or keylogger

You can type the search keyword “keylogger” into a search engine and review the results that appear. A keylogger is a program that runs hidden in a computer's operating system. As it goes on, the program will record every input you make with the keyboard. This means that you can find out other people's usernames and passwords if they visit certain sites regularly.

Step 2. Choose a program with a good reputation

If you don't know the right choice, Best Free Keylogger and Revealer Keylogger Free can be safe choices.

• Before downloading the program to your computer, make sure that the website you are visiting is not a fake website.
• With a budget of around 1 million rupiah, you can buy a keylogger that has received critical reviews from experts.

Step 3. Download the program you want

If possible, you will need to download it via a computer that contains the password. If you chose a paid program instead of a free program, enter the desired payment information.

• Use PayPal for this transaction if possible.
• If you didn't download the program directly to the computer you want to use, you will need to transfer the installation files to that computer using a USB disk.

Step 4. Install the keylogger program

To install it, double-click the program's installation file and follow the on-screen instructions. Compared to other programs, it is very important that you read the details of the use and license agreement of the program displayed in the installation window of the program. Make sure you don't register yourself to upload recorded program content to the internet (or other things that are equally harmful).

Step 5. Activate the program

Once the program is running, you may be able to hide the program. If you can, hide the program and let it run in the background.

Step 6. Check the program recording results

You may need to wait a week before checking the recordings, depending on your computer usage.

• Depending on the program you choose, you may not need to dig too much into the data. Some programs display a list of website names that the computer displays.

• Step 1. Look for the passwords stored on the account holder's computer

  If you can access the computer used by the account holder, it's possible that it stores the most frequently used passwords in certain documents.

  • Typically, computers allow users to quickly search for documents via the search bar (PC) or the Finder application (Mac). Try typing in keywords like "password", "account", and "user name" (or "username").
  • Make sure you're also looking for hidden files.

  

  Step 2. Record what you know about the password generator (in this case, the account holder)

  The information that needs to be recorded may vary, from the date of birth to the name of his favorite pet. The goal is to determine possible answers to security questions that may arise, as well as to guess the password itself.

  For example, the password he uses might be his pet's name, followed by a specific number

  

  Step 3. Use relevant information

  If you can't guess his password based on common guesses, and the account holder doesn't clearly label his password file on his computer, try using whatever information you know about him to guess the password he's using. There is some useful information that you can use:

  • Personal information (e.g. the name of his beloved pet) – This information can help you guess the security question that will allow you to bypass the password if you enter the correct answer.
  • Social media details - If you're friends with her on social media (or know other people she's friends with), the things she likes and is interested in may reflect answers to her account security questions.

  

  Step 4. Talk to someone else who might know the account password

  In particular, if you are a parent seeking to check children's accounts or an employee investigating fraud, you may have certain authority to speak to people who know the password of the user in question.

  Method 3 of 4: Accessing Password Manager Programs

  

  Step 1. Make sure the account owner/password generator uses a password manager program on his computer

  You can check this by typing the keyword "Password Manager" into your computer's search bar (or Finder app). The program stores and applies frequently used passwords to appropriate services (eg Facebook or Google). There are several password management programs that are quite commonly used, such as:

  • Keychain
  • Google Smart Lock
  • Saved browser information

  

  Step 2. Open a password manager program

  Usually, these programs are protected by a password. If you know the password, you can easily view and use the saved passwords on the appropriate services.

  If you don't know the password, you'll have to rely on autofill data for the website or program you want to access

  

  Step 3. Try entering the account username

  If the account you want to access has a password already stored in the browser (or program) you selected, it will usually be filled in automatically when you enter the appropriate username.

  • Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox will fill in the password field if the user activates the cookie and autofill feature.
  • If the account holder/owner uses a Mac computer and you have the Keychain password, you can use Keychain to access the saved passwords by logging into Keychain Access (usually shown in the “Utilities” folder). After that, go to the "Passwords" tab on the left side of the screen, and select the appropriate password. After entering the Keychain password, you have the option to display the password in plain text format.

  Method 4 of 4: Using the Password Reset Link

  

  Step 1. Find and click the forgotten password link

  This link is usually under (or around) the password field.

  

  Step 2. Review the available password recovery options

  Usually, you can reset your password in one or more ways:

  • Receive a password link by phone (SMS)
  • Receive password link via email
  • Answering security questions

  

  Step 3. Make sure you have the required information to reset the password

  At this stage, your knowledge of the account owner/password generator will be very useful. Otherwise, you will need to access the phone or email address of the account owner/password generator directly.

  If the account owner uses an iOS device that's synced with the computer you're using, you can see a password reset link in the Mac message window. However, this step is risky as the account owner will be notified that someone has changed their account password

  

  Step 4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen

  As long as you have whatever information you need to get a password reset link (or answer a security question), you can reset the password for the account in question. This way, you can access the account.

  Tips

  As a civilian, there are situations where you can justify “stealing” someone's account password and accessing their information without their permission