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Incorrect PSK Provided for Network SSID: 4 Error Fixes
Router malfunction may prompt this problem on your PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Users connect their devices to the network via wireless networks with pre-shared keys (PSK) commonly used in home and small office Wi-Fi networks. However, users report the error message incorrect PSK provided for network SSID indicating the Wi-Fi password or PSK you entered is incorrect.
It prevents your device from connecting to the network. Alternatively, you can readwhat a Pre-Shared Key is and how to get iton Windows OS.
What does incorrect PSK for SSID mean?
The error message incorrect PSK provided for network SSID indicates the device isunable to authenticate with the networkbecause the PSK does not match the one set by the network administrator.
Furthermore, the error could be due to several reasons listed below:
These factors can vary on different computers. So, we’ll discuss the basic steps to fix it.
How can I fix an incorrect PSK provided for the network SSID?
Before trying an advanced fix, here’s what you should do:
If the error persists, here are some advanced fixes.
1. Remove the Existing Wireless Network Profile
Reconnecting to an existing wireless network will reset the network connection and fix connection errors. Check outhow to remove network names for Wi-Fi in WindowsOS.
2. Update the Network driver
Updating network drivers can fix the issues affecting the communication between a wireless network and the router hardware. You can read abouthow to update network drivers on Windowsif you have difficulty doing so.
Moreover, you can update your network drivers by using dedicated applications that can perform this assignment automatically.
Outbyte Driver Updater
3. Connect to the Wireless Network manually
Connecting to a wireless network connection manually aids security andtroubleshooting a wireless networkconnection. Read our complete guide onhow to connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 11PCs.
4. Connect to existing Wireless Network Profile with Administrator Rights
Connecting to an existing wireless network on your device will help identify where the error is.
Users can checkhow to fix the network Security Key that isn’t correcton Windows 11. Also, we have a detailed guide onhow to fix error saving wireless profileson Windows PC.
For any other queries on the topic, do leave a message in the comments box below.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
