Whether you\u2019ve got a new router and need to change the password, or you\u2019ve simply done what we\u2019ve ALL done at some point and forgotten what you\u2019d changed it to in the first place, we\u2019re here to help. Here\u2019s a quick guide on how to change your WiFi password, so you can get back to surfing the internet in peace!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve forgotten your WiFi password, head a little further down the page. Remember you\u2019ll need to be connected to your WiFi network to follow these steps.<\/p>\n
You can find your router\u2019s default IP address \u2013 along with the original username and password \u2013 on the router itself. If your IP address hasn\u2019t changed from that original address, move on to the next step.<\/p>\n
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If it has, you can either do a factory reset on your router to set it back to the original, or follow these simple instructions to find out what the current one is.<\/p>\n
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Find your IP address on Windows<\/strong><\/p>\n To find your IP address on a Windows computer, press Windows + R on your keyboard. A Run window should appear \u2013 type \u201cCMD\u201d into this and press OK. A prompt box will open up. Type in \u201cIPCONFIG\u201d and hit enter. Your IP address will be located next to the words Default Gateway.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Find your IP address on a Mac<\/strong><\/p>\n Click the Apple icon on the top left of the screen and go to System Preferences. You\u2019ll then select Network, then WiFi, then Advanced. Head to the TCP\/IP tab and you\u2019ll find your IP address next to the word Router.<\/p>\n Type your IP address into the search bar and hit enter. You may see a warning pop up, saying the connection isn\u2019t secure. As long as you\u2019re using the correct IP address, you\u2019re fine to ignore this and proceed. This will bring you to your router\u2019s configuration page. Once you\u2019ve entered the wireless settings section, look for a box labelled \u201cPassword\u201d, or something similar. You can enter your new password here. Be sure to save before exiting. If you\u2019ve forgotten your WiFi password, you have two options available to you.<\/p>\n Run an ethernet cable from your router to your computer. Once this is done, you can follow the steps above to change your WiFi password.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have an ethernet cable, you can perform a full factory reset of your router. This is also recommended if you\u2019ve bought a router second hand.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Look for a reset button on the router \u2013 it\u2019s usually located inside a small hole that will require something thin like a pin, paper clip, or bobby pin to reach inside and press. Once this is done, follow the previous instructions to change your password. You will use the routers default log-in details to log in. These are usually found alongside the default IP address on the router itself.<\/p>\n Did you know you can also change the name of your router? Follow the same instructions and keep an eye out for a box labelled Name or SSID. You can change your WiFi name to just about anything, though we\u2019d recommend avoiding anything that might reveal too much about your exact location.<\/p>\n Changing your password regularly is a key part of keeping yourself safe online. As well as making sure no neighbours can sneak onto your account, it also helps protect against people who might try and gain access to your connected devices to steal information or install malware.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n But choosing a new password can be tricky, especially when it seems like hackers are getting better and better at cracking them. But if it\u2019s time to retire the faithful combination of your dog\u2019s name and 1234, we\u2019ve got a few suggestions.<\/p>\n Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols to make your password. Steer clear of common words \u2013 in fact, don\u2019t be afraid to ditch the words entirely! A seemingly random selection of letters etc. is much harder to guess and therefore more secure than complete words. You can still assign meanings to them to help you remember too \u2013 it only has to seem random to someone else!<\/p>\n A lot of websites will have something similar to a traffic light system that indicates how strong a password is when you first suggest it. They\u2019re looking for things like password length, numbers, symbols, and a mix of upper- and lower-case letters. For a strong password, always aim for the green!<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t come up with something that feels secure enough, there are plenty of password generators online that can help you. Simply generate an appropriate password and copy it into the new password field. You may also find that your browser offers suggested passwords when you\u2019re registering for new accounts, so keep an eye out for that too.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re prone to forgetting what your latest passwords are, you can use password vaults such as LastPass, Dashlane, or Keeper. Your internet browser may also come with its own built-in. You can often access these from your phone, as well as on your computer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Of course, you can always do it the old-fashioned way and write it down \u2013 you can\u2019t hack a notebook, after all! Keep a password log in a safe place at home and update as necessary. This can also be useful in case someone you trust needs to get access to any of your accounts for any reason.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hopefully this has gone some way to helping you resolve some of your WiFi issues. For some advice on boosting your WiFi signal, why not check out our guide to receiving a WiFi signal over a long distance?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019ve got a new router and need to change the password, or you\u2019ve simply done what we\u2019ve ALL done at some point and forgotten what you\u2019d changed it to in the first place, we\u2019re here to help. Here\u2019s a quick guide on how to change your WiFi password, so you can get back to … Continue reading How To Change Your WiFi Password<\/span> Step Two: Open a web browser<\/h3>\n
\nWhen prompted, sign in using your router\u2019s username and password. A menu will appear \u2013 look for an option similar to \u201cWireless\u201d or \u201cWireless Settings\u201d.<\/p>\nStep Three: Change your password<\/h3>\n
\nYou may also want to double-check your security type. The three main options are WEP, WPA, and WPA2. WPA2 is the most secure. If you\u2019re currently running WEP, we recommend changing it to one of the other options, as it is the least secure.<\/p>\nForgot your WiFi password? Start here!<\/h2>\n
Connect to the router using an ethernet cable<\/h3>\n
Reset your router<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s in a name?<\/h2>\n
What makes a good password?<\/h2>\n
Keep it weird<\/h3>\n
Red, yellow, green<\/h3>\n
Use a password generator<\/h3>\n
Keeping your passwords safe<\/h2>\n
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