How to find out the password from the Xiaomi router: all the ways from sticker to reset

Forgot your Wi-Fi password on your Xiaomi router and can't connect a new device? This problem is familiar to many — especially if the router was set up long ago or installed by the provider. Fortunately, there are several ways to restore access to the network without drastic measures. In this article, we will analyze all possible options: from simply viewing the password on the device body to resetting the settings and using the mobile application.

It's important to understand that the methods differ depending on the router model (Mi Router 4A, AX3600, Redmi Router AC2100, etc.) and the firmware version. We took these nuances into account and collected universal solutions that work on most Xiaomi devices. If you are not sure about your actions, do not rush to reset: first try safer ways.

Also in this article, you'll find answers to a lot of questions: what to do if the sticker is erased, how to connect to a router without a password, and why standard combinations like admin/admin don't work on new models, starting with the most obvious — but often overlooked — method.

1. Password on router sticker - where to look and what the symbols mean

The fastest way to find out your Wi-Fi password is to look it up on the factory sticker, which is located on the bottom or back of the router. on all Xiaomi models (including the Mi Router). 3G/4/4A/4C, AX1800/AX3600 and Redmi Router) this information is specified in the Wi-Fi Password or Key section.

The label contains several important data:

• 🔤 SSID (Network name – usually starts with Xiaomi_, MiWiFi_ or Redmi_, numbered.
• 🔑 Password/Key — Wi-Fi password (8–20 Symbols, sensitive to register).
• 🌐 IP-address - most often 192.168.31.1 or 192.168.0.1 (needed to enter the control panel).
• 🔄 MAC-Address – may be required to link to the provider.

If the sticker is erased or painted over, try to light it up with a flashlight at an angle — sometimes the characters become visible. If that doesn't work, move on to the next way. On Xiaomi routers older than 2019, the password on the sticker may differ from the current one if it was manually changed through settings.

⚠️ Note: If you bought a router from hand, the sticker could have been replaced or forged. In this case, do not use the password from it - first reset the settings to the factory (see section 5).

2. Viewing the password through the router's web interface

If you have access to the router via cable or you are already connected to its Wi-Fi from another device, you can find out the password through the control panel.

1. Open your browser and type in 192.168.31.1 (or miwifi.com for new models).
2. Enter your login login login login login. Admin and admin are the defaults, but if you've changed them, use your login details.
3. Go to Wi-Fi → Wireless Network Settings (or Wireless Settings in English).
4. The password will be displayed in the Wi-Fi Password or Key field. If you don't have a dot symbol, click on the eye icon (👁️), see.

On some firmware (e.g., MiWiFi ROM), the password may be hidden for security reasons, in which case it can be changed right in this menu, but the old password cannot be seen.

Check the connection to the router (cable or Wi-Fi)|Reboot the router with a button on the case|Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox)|Reset the browser cache or use incognito mode|Make sure you enter the correct one. IP-address not 192.168.1.1!)

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If you forget the password from the control panel, try the standard combinations for Xiaomi:

3. How to find out a password through the Mi Wi-Fi mobile application

If you have an Android or iOS smartphone, you can use the official Mi Wi-Fi app (formerly Mi Router), which allows you to control your router remotely if you previously linked it to your Xiaomi account.

Instructions:

1. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Sign in with the same Xiaomi account that was used when setting up your router.
3. In the main menu, select your router (if there are several).
4. Go to the Wi-Fi section → Settings.
5. The password will be displayed in the Wi-Fi Password field. To see it, you may need to enter it. PIN-fingerprint.

If the router does not appear in the app, make sure that:

• 📶 It is connected to the Internet (indicator) WAN blazing).
• 🔄 You use the same Xiaomi account as you used when setting up.
• 📱 Wi-Fi or mobile Internet is enabled on the smartphone (for remote control).

⚠️ Note: Mi Wi-Fi only displays passwords for routers linked to an account, and if the router is set up by an ISP or other person, this method will not work.

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If you don’t remember which Xiaomi account was used to link the router, try to restore access via email or phone number on account.xiaomi.com.

4. View saved passwords on connected devices

If your laptop, smartphone or tablet is already connected to Wi-Fi from a Xiaomi router, you can extract the password from the stored networks. Let's look at how to do this on different devices.

On Windows 10/11

1. Open the settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
2. Click Manage Known Networks and select your Xiaomi network.
3. Click Properties and scroll to the Network Password field.
4. Check the displayed signs to see the password.

On macOS

1. Open the keychain (can be found via Spotlight).
2. In the search, enter the name of your network Xiaomi.
3. Twice click on the found entry and tick Show password.
4. Enter the password from your Mac account to confirm the action.

Android.

On Android 10+ smartphones, Wi-Fi passwords are blocked by default.

• 📱 Using root rights (for example, via WiFi Password Viewer).
• 🔧 Through ADB (requires a connection to the PC and enabled debugging USB).
• 📄 Looking through the file /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml (You need a root or file manager with superuser rights).

On iPhones and iPads, viewing saved Wi-Fi passwords is officially impossible without jailbreaking, but if you have a backup in iTunes, you can extract passwords using third-party utilities (such as iBackup Viewer).

5. Resetting the router to factory settings is an extreme measure

If all previous methods failed, you can reset the router to factory settings, which will remove all user settings, including the Wi-Fi password, network name and link to your Xiaomi account, and after resetting, you can reconfigure the router using the sticker data.

How to reset your settings:

1. Find the Reset button on the back of the router (usually it is recessed in the case).
2. Take a paperclip or toothpick and press the button, holding it for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing.
3. Release the button and wait for the reboot (1-2 minutes).
4. Connect to a Wi-Fi network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX (password - from the sticker).
5. Go to the control panel at 192.168.31.1 and reconfigure the router.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi routers AX3600 Redmi Router AC2100 The Reset button can be combined with the button WPS. Hold it for at least 10 seconds, otherwise the reset will not occur.

After discharge:

• 🔄 You will have to reconfigure the Internet connection (enter data from the provider).
• 🔒 All devices will be disconnected from Wi-Fi – they need to be connected again.
• 📱 If the router was linked to the Xiaomi account, the link will need to be restored.

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Resetting is the last option, if other methods do not help, and then the router will return to the state out of the box, and all personal data will be lost.

6. Alternative methods: if nothing helps

If none of these methods worked, try these non-standard solutions:

Checking the password in the personal account of the provider

If the router was issued by a provider (for example, Rostelecom, Beeline or MTS), the Wi-Fi password could be generated automatically and stored in your personal account. Go to your provider's website in the My Devices or Wi-Fi section, sometimes it displays the current password.

Use of WiFi Password Revealer (for Windows)

If you have a PC that has previously connected to this Wi-Fi, you can use WiFi Password Revealer, which shows all the passwords you have stored on your wireless networks, and it's portable (no installation required) and it doesn't have any administrator rights.

WPS connection (if supported)

Some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi Router 4A Gigabit) support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) technology.

1. Press the WPS button on the router (usually signed or combined with Reset).
2. During 2 For minutes on the device you want to connect, select the network Xiaomi_XXXX and press Connect through WPS.
3. Wait for the automatic connection (the indicator on the router will stop flashing).

Note: WPS is vulnerable to hacking, so after connecting it is better to disable this feature in the router settings.

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If you have access to a router via cable, but you don't know the Wi-Fi password, temporarily turn on the guest network in the control panel, which will allow you to connect devices without a primary password.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to learn or reset a password, users often face typical problems.

Another common mistake is trying to use a Wi-Fi password to log into the router's control panel. These passwords are different.

• 🔐 Login: admin
• 🔐 Password: Admin (or from the sticker if it has been changed).

If you changed the password from the control panel and you forgot it, resetting is the only way out. Unlike Wi-Fi, you can't recover it from the stored data.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions