Linksys Router- How do I change my router password?

Every Linksys router has a label on the bottom or back that shows default login details. If you haven’t already changed your password, you can use these to sign in and update your WiFi password.

If you have a WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 router (square-shaped on top) you can also change the password in the Linksys app (see instructions below). If you have a WiFi 7 router (droplet-shaped on top), you can change your password in the Linksys Now dashboard (see instructions further down the page).

For WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 routers (square-shaped on top):

There are 2 easy ways you can change your router password and/or Wi-Fi name:

1. Using the Linksys App:

a. Download the Linksys app and log in.

b. Navigate to Wi-Fi Settings.

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c. From this page, you can change the router password and the Wi-Fi name, if desired.

d. Click 'Save'. The router will now apply these new changes.

Please note, your device's Wi-Fi will disconnect, and you will need to reconnect using the new details.

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2. Using the Linksys Web Interface:

a. Enter 192.168.1.1 into your chosen browser and login It is recommended to use either a laptop, desktop, tablet, or iPad

b. Navigate to Wi-Fi Settings.

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c. From this page, you can change the router password and the Wi-Fi name, if desired.

d. Click 'Apply'. The router will now apply these new changes.

Please note, your device's Wi-Fi will disconnect, and you will need to reconnect using the new details.

For WiFi 7 routers (droplet-shaped on top):

  1. Log in to the Linksys Now web interface. Please see article:  Linksys Now - How do I login to the web interface.

  2. Once logged in, click on  ‘Menu’ followed by ‘Incredible-WiFi’.

  3. From here, you can change the WiFi name and password by clicking the pencil icon.

  4. Press Save at the bottom.