Forgetting your router password can be frustrating, especially when you need to change settings or secure your network. Whether you lost your WiFi password or the admin login password, this guide will walk you through resetting it and regaining control over your router.
1. Understanding Router Passwords
There are two types of passwords associated with a router:
1️⃣ WiFi Password – The password used to connect devices to your wireless network.
2️⃣ Router Admin Password – The password needed to access router settings (via 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
👉 This guide covers resetting both!
2. How to Reset Your WiFi Password
If you forgot your WiFi password, you can find or reset it using one of the following methods:
Method 1: Check Your Router Label
🔹 Most routers have the default WiFi name (SSID) and password printed on a sticker (usually at the bottom or back).
Method 2: Find WiFi Password on Windows
1️⃣ Open Command Prompt (Win + R, then type cmd and hit Enter).
2️⃣ Type:
3️⃣ Look for Key Content – This is your WiFi password.
Method 3: Access Router Settings
1️⃣ Open a web browser and enter your router’s IP (192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
2️⃣ Log in with your router admin credentials.
3️⃣ Go to Wireless Settings → Security.
4️⃣ Find WiFi password (Passphrase/Pre-Shared Key) and update it.
3. How to Reset Your Router Admin Password
If you forgot the router’s admin password and can’t log in, follow these solutions:
Method 1: Use Default Credentials
🔹 Many routers have default login details, often:
- Username:
admin - Password:
adminorpassword
🔹 Check your router sticker or look up your router model online.
Method 2: Reset the Router to Factory Settings
1️⃣ Locate the Reset Button – Usually a small hole at the back.
2️⃣ Press and Hold for 10-30 seconds using a paperclip.
3️⃣ Wait for the router to reboot – It will restore default settings.
4️⃣ Log in with default credentials and set up a new password.
4. How to Set a Strong and Secure Router Password
After resetting, set a strong password to prevent unauthorized access.
✅ Use at least 12 characters (mix of letters, numbers, and symbols).
✅ Avoid using common words or personal details.
✅ Enable WPA3 or WPA2-PSK (AES) encryption for WiFi security.
✅ Regularly update firmware to patch security vulnerabilities.
Final Thoughts
🔹 Forgetting your router password is common, but resetting it is easy.
🔹 Use default credentials, router settings, or a factory reset if needed.
🔹 After resetting, secure your network with a strong password.
📢 Need more help? Comment below or check your router manual for specific instructions!