Show WiFi or network icon on the taskbar

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Show WiFi or network icon on the taskbar

A frequently asked question is where the WiFi or network icon is located on the taskbar. In some cases, the WiFi or network icon is not visible on the taskbar or notification area in Windows 10.

The system tray is where the WiFi or network icon should be visible. You can quickly open certain apps or change settings via the notification area. Examples of icons that may appear in the notification area include volume control, network status, and battery status. Some apps also use the notification area to display notifications or provide quick access to certain features.

If you are missing the WiFi or network icon in the taskbar or notification area, here's how to add it back.

Show WiFi or network icon on the taskbar

The first thing I recommend checking is to see if the WiFi or network icon is in the overflow menu find. To check this, click on the left next to the time and date Press the up arrow, this opens the overflow menu.

WiFi or network icon in the overflow menu

If the Wi-Fi or network icon is here, left-click the Wi-Fi or network icon and drag it to the other icons in the system tray. The WiFi or network icon will now be moved to the system tray and available there.

If you don't see the Wi-Fi or network icon at all, either in the notification area or in the overflow menu, check to see if Wi-Fi or the network icon is enabled.

Right-click on the taskbar. In the menu, click on “taskbar settings”.

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Open taskbar settings

In the “System Tray” section, click the “Turn system icons on or off” link.

Enable or disable system icons

Enable the “Network” system icon by moving the slider to “on”.

Enable network system icon

You will now see the network or WiFi icon in the taskbar. It is now possible to quickly connect or change properties.

Show WiFi or network icon in the taskbar

I hope this helped you. Thank you for reading!

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