How to reset your router's Wi-Fi password: 3 working methods

• 📡 Wireless → Wireless Security (TP-Link)
• 📡 Wireless Network → Security Settings (Keenetic)
• 📡 Wi-Fi → General Settings (ASUS)
• In the field Password, Network key or PSK Enter a new password. We recommend using at least 12 characters with numbers and special characters (e.g. SuperWiFi_2026!Pass).
• Save changes and reconnect all devices.

If your router displays an error when saving a new password, check that you're not using prohibited characters (such as Cyrillic or spaces). Some models only support Latin characters and numbers.

Make sure the Security Type field is set to WPA2-PSK or WPA3|

Password contains at least 8 characters|

There are no spaces at the beginning or end of the password|

The connection to the router is stable (not via Wi-Fi if the signal is weak)

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⚠️ Attention: If after changing the password some devices (for example, smart speakers or IP cameras) stop connecting, check whether the password has changed SSID (network name). Some routers reset it to factory defaults when the security key is changed.

Method 2: Hardware reset of the router (Reset button)

If you don't remember your login details for the administration panel or your router is blocked, this will help full reset to factory settingsThis method will reset all parameters to their original values, including:

• 🔑 Wi-Fi password (will become the factory default, indicated on the sticker)
• 🔐 Login/password to enter settings (admin/admin)
• 📡 Network name (SSID)
• 🌍 ISP connection settings (you'll have to set them up again!)

Reset instructions:

1. Find the button on the back of the router. Reset (sometimes it is recessed into the body and signed as WPS/Reset).
2. Take a paperclip or toothpick and press the button while holding it down 10-15 seconds (until the indicators flash).
3. Release the button and wait for the router to reboot (1–2 minutes).
4. Connect to the network with the factory name (indicated on the sticker) and password.

On some models (eg, MikroTik or Ubiquiti) the reset is performed through WinBox or Unifi ControllerIf your router is a professional series, it's best to use the first method or the official documentation.

⚠️ Attention: after a hard reset, the router will lose all individual settings, including PPPoE- connection to your ISP (if used). Check with your ISP for login information (username/password) in advance to restore internet access.

Via web interface|

Reset button|

Mobile application|

Never reset|

Another way

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3. Method: change your password via a mobile app

Manufacturers of modern routers (for example, TP-Link, ASUS, Keenetic) offer official apps for controlling the device from a smartphone. This is convenient if you don't want to search for an IP address or connect via cable. The apps support:

• 📱 Quickly change your Wi-Fi password without logging into the web interface.
• 🔄 Remote factory reset (on some models).
• 📊 Monitoring connected devices.

Instructions for popular applications:

• 📌 TP-Link Tether:
  1. Download the app from App Store or Google Play.
  2. Connect to the router's network (even if without internet).
  3. Create an account or sign in as a guest.
  4. Select your router from the list and go to Wi-Fi Settings → Password.
• 📌 ASUS Router:
  1. Open the app and scan the QR code from the router sticker.
  2. Go to Wi-Fi → Security Settings.
  3. Enter a new password and save.

1. In the appendix Keenetic Select your router.
2. Go to Wireless Network → Access Point.
3. Click "Change Password" and follow the prompts.

The advantage of this method is No need to remember the login and password for the administration panelA single connection to the router's network is sufficient (even without internet access). However, if you've forgotten your Wi-Fi password and aren't connected to any devices, first use the button Reset.

- Are you connected to his network (not your neighbors')?

- Is Bluetooth enabled (required for some models) ASUS).

- Is the application updated to the latest version?

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4. How to create a strong Wi-Fi password

A weak Wi-Fi password is an open door for hackers and neighbors who "accidentally" connect to your network. After resetting, don't be lazy and create a strong key. Rules for a good password:

• 🔐 Length: minimum 12 characters (optimally 16+).
• 🔤 Compound: upper and lower case letters (A-z), numbers (0-9), special characters (!@#$%).
• 🚫 Exclude: dates of birth, names, dictionary words, repeating characters (1111, qwerty).
• 🔄 Update password once every 6-12 months.

Examples of strong passwords:

• C0ff33_W1th_M1lk!2026 (easy to remember by association)
• Tr@v3l_T0_J@p@n_2026 (replacement phrase)
• 7H#k9Lm*P2!v (random generation)

To generate complex passwords, use password managers (for example, Bitwarden or KeePass) or online services (but don't save the password in your browser!).

5. What to do if resetting your password doesn't help

In rare cases, even after a reset, the router may not accept the factory password or may not turn on at all. Possible causes and solutions:

If the router gives an error "Incorrect login or password" Even after the reset, it is possible that the owner had previously installed an alternative firmware (for example, DD-WRT or OpenWRT). In this case:

1. Try standard combinations for custom firmware:
   • root/admin
   • ubnt/ubnt (For Ubiquiti)