How to reset the Wi-Fi password on a Tenda router: all the methods (2026)

• 🔘 On most modern routers (AC6, AC10, FH1201) the button is recessed into the body and requires a thin object (paper clip, toothpick).
• 🔄 On older models (N301, W308R) there may be a separate button with the inscription Default or WPS/Reset.
• 🔌 On some devices (eg. Tenda O3) the button is combined with the power indicator - you need to press it longer (10-15 seconds).

To reset your password:

1. Plug the router into the network (the power indicator should be green or blue).
2. Take a paper clip or a toothpick, press and hold the button Reset within 8-12 seconds.
3. Release the button when the indicators on the router start flashing or go out (reset signal).
4. Wait for the reboot (1–2 minutes). The router will return to factory settings.

Is the router plugged into the power outlet?

Do you have a paper clip/toothpick handy?

Are you prepared to lose all your settings (including linked devices)?

Are the factory data from the sticker (logins, passwords) recorded?

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On routers Tenda Nova (mesh systems) reset is done differently: you need to hold down the button Reset on the main module until the indicator starts to slowly flash orange (about 15 seconds). After this, all satellites will also be reset automatically.

⚠️ Attention: If the router is connected to the provider via PPPoE (for example, Rostelecom or Dom.ru), after resetting, you'll need to re-enter your login and password to access the internet. This information is usually specified in the contract or sent via SMS upon connection.

2. Resetting the password via the web interface (if the admin password is known)

If you remember the login details for the router control panel (usually it is admin/admin (or indicated on the sticker), you can reset only the Wi-Fi password without completely resetting the settings. To do this:

1. Connect to the router via cable (LAN-port) or via Wi-Fi (if the connection is saved on the device).
2. Open your browser and type in the address bar 192.168.0.1 or tendawifi.com (for some models).
3. Enter your login and password (default - admin in both fields, if not changed).
4. Go to the section Wireless Settings (or Wi-Fi → Security in new firmware).
5. Find the field Password (or WPA-PSK Key) and enter a new password. Save the changes.

If you don’t remember the admin password, but are connected to the router via cable, you can try the standard combinations for Tenda:

If the standard data is not suitable, the only option left is a hard reset (section 1).

3. Reset the password via the Tenda Wi-Fi mobile app

For modern routers Tenda (series AC, Nova, TX) there is an official application Tenda Wi-Fi (available for Android and iOS). It allows you to manage your network, including resetting your password if the router is already linked to your account. Instructions:

1. Download and install the application from App Store or Google Play.
2. Open the app and sign in to the account linked to the router (if you haven't registered, this method won't work).
3. Select your router from the list of devices.
4. Go to the section Wi-Fi Settings (or Network Settings).
5. Click Forgot Password? or Reset Wi-Fi Password.
6. Confirm the action and set a new password.

If the router is not linked to an account, the application will prompt you to perform a reset via Reset or connect to it via cable for configuration.

⚠️ Attention: In the attachment Tenda Wi-Fi there is a function One-Tap Setup (quick setup), which automatically resets the router to factory settings and configures it again. Don't use it., if you don't want to lose all current settings (for example, forwarded ports or rules QoS).

4. How to find the factory Wi-Fi password on a Tenda router

After resetting the router to factory settings, the Wi-Fi password will be the same as the one on the sticker on the device. It's usually listed in one of these formats:

• 🔐 Wi-Fi Password or Key — the password itself (for example, 12345678).
• 📋 SSID And Password — network name and password respectively.
• 🔢 PIN — 8-digit code to connect via WPS (not to be confused with the Wi-Fi password!).
• 🔍 Admin Password — password to enter the control panel (not for Wi-Fi!).

If the sticker is worn off or missing, you can try the standard combinations for Tenda:

• 🔄 For models N301, F3: the password often matches the last 8 characters MAC addresses (indicated on the sticker).
• 🔢 For AC6, AC10: the password can be 12345678 or 88888888.
• 📡 For mesh systems Nova: The password is usually indicated on the sticker of the main module (for example, nova1234).

If there is no sticker and the standard passwords do not work, the only option left is to reset it via Reset (section 1) and setting up the router from scratch.

5. Configuring the router after resetting the password

After resetting the router Tenda It will reset to factory settings, and you'll need to set it up again. Here are the basic steps:

1. Connect to the router:
   • By cable: connect the computer to LAN-router port.
   • On Wi-Fi: Find the network with the name Tenda_XXXX (Where XXXX — the last characters MAC addresses) and connect using the password from the sticker.
2. Log in to the control panel:
   • Open your browser and go to the address 192.168.0.1 or tendawifi.com.
   • Enter your login and password (default - admin/admin).
3. Set up your internet connection:
   • Go to Internet Settings (or WAN).
   • Select connection type (PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP) and enter the data from the provider (logins, passwords, VLAN ID if required).