Where is the password written on the Xiaomi router: search on the case, in the settings and reset to the factory

Why You Can't Find a Xiaomi Router Password and Where to Look for It

You bought a Xiaomi Mi Router router, connected it to the Internet, but after a month you forgot your Wi-Fi password. Or worse, you took the device out of your hands and the previous owner left no login data. The situation is familiar? 80% of the time the problem is solved in 2 minutes - you can look at the case of the router quite carefully. But there are nuances: some models (for example, Xiaomi AX3600 or Mi Router 4A Gigabit) password sticker is hidden under the battery compartment or erased over time.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible places where you can have your Xiaomi router password, from the obvious (bottom sticker) to the hidden (service menu through 192.168.31.1). And if standard methods don’t work, you’ll learn how to reset your settings to factory without losing your Internet speed.

Important: if you rent a router from a provider (for example, Rostelecom or MTS), the factory password can be replaced with an individual one, in which case contact the operator for support - they are obliged to provide login data under the contract.

1. Standard place: sticker on router body

The fastest way to find a password is to look around the device’s body. Most Xiaomi models (including the Mi Router 4C, AX1800, Pro) have the connection data on a white or silver sticker on the bottom panel.

• 🔑 Wi-Fi Password / Password / Security Key is the password for your network.
• 📡 Wi-Fi Name / SSID — Name of the network to which you need to connect.
• 🔧 Admin Password – Password for logging into the router control panel (usually admin or empty).

If the label is missing or the text is erased, check:

• 📦 Router box – sometimes a duplicate sticker is glued onto the package.
• 📄 Warranty card – in some countries (for example, in China) the password is printed on documents.
• 🔋 Battery compartment (if any) – for models with backup power (for example, Mi Router) 4A) sticker could be inside.

⚠️ Note: If you see only 12345678 or 8 digits in a row on the sticker, it is not a Wi-Fi password, but a serial number or a number. MAC-The true password is usually 8-12 characters (letters). + numbers) and register-dependent (i.e. A and a are different characters).

2. Password in the router’s web interface (if you are already connected)

If at least one device (smartphone, laptop, TV) is connected to the router network, 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. Log in. Login is admin, password is admin (if not changed) or the one on the Admin Password sticker.
3. Go to Wi-Fi → Security Settings (or Wireless → Wireless Security in English).
4. The password will be displayed in the Password field or WPA Key (possibly hidden under dots – click on the eye icon) 👁️).

If you cannot enter the control panel:

• 🔄 Try resetting the admin password through forgotten password? (if the router is linked to Mi Account).
• 📱 Use the Mi Wi-Fi app (available for Android and iOS) – there the network password can be displayed in the Devices section → router.

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3. How to find out the password through a connected device (Windows, Android, macOS)

If you have access to a computer or smartphone that is already connected to the router's network, you can extract the password from the saved settings.

🖥️ Windows 10/11

1. Press Win + R, enter ncpa.cpl and press Enter.
2. Find your Wi-Fi connection, right-click on it → Status → Wireless properties.
3. Go to the Security tab and tick the Display entered signs.

📱 Android

On pure Android (no shells):

1. Open Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
2. Tapping on your network. → Share (or Share).
3. Confirm the screen unlocking (PIN, fingerprint – the password will be displayed under QR-code.

On MIUI (Xiaomi smartphones): the path may be different - Settings → Wi-Fi → Network name → Show password.

🍎 macOS

1. Open the program → Utilities → Keychain.
2. Find the name of your Wi-Fi network in the list.
3. Double-click on the record and tick Show password (you will need to enter a password from your Mac account).

⚠️ Attention: On iOS devices (iPhone/iPad) You can't see your saved Wi-Fi password without jailbreaking, and the only way out is to use a computer or a router.

4. Reset Xiaomi router to factory settings (if nothing helped)

If the sticker is erased, the password is changed, and you can't log in to the control panel, you can reset it completely, and that will bring the router back to the "out of the box" state, including:

• 🔄 Wi-Fi name and password (will become the same as on the sticker).
• 🔧 Port settings, DMZ, Parental control (all of which will be removed).
• 📡 Guest network (if set up).

How to reset:

1. Find the Reset button on the back of the router (usually in the recess, next to the power port).
2. Take a paperclip or toothpick, press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing.
3. Release the button and wait for the reboot (1-2 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🌐 Connect to a network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-minute MAC-address).
• 🔑 Password will be standard (see sticker) or blank (some older models have a password).
• 📝 Go to 192.168.31.1 to reconfigure the router.

5. Alternative methods: Mi Wi-Fi application and support call

If the reset didn’t help or you’re afraid of losing the settings, try these methods:

📱 Mi Wi-Fi app (official)

Download the Mi Wi-Fi app from the App Store or Google Play:

1. Sign up or sign in via Mi Account (if the router is linked to your account).
2. In the main menu, select your router.
3. Go to Wi-Fi Settings → Security – there will be a field with a password.

If the router is not linked to the account, this method will not work.

📞 Appeal for Xiaomi support

In the extreme, contact official support:

• 🌍 Global support: mi.com/global/support (select a region).
• 📧 Email: support@xiaomi.com (response 1–3 days).
• 💬 Chat: available in the Mi Home app (Profile section) → Feedback).

Please indicate when applying:

• The router model (e.g. Xiaomi AX3600).
• Serial number (on the sticker under S/N).
• Check or proof of purchase (if the router is guaranteed).

💡

If you bought a used router, try contacting the previous owner via Mi Account. In the router settings (192.168.31.1 → System → Mi Account), an email or phone can be attached. Write to the owner asking to unplug the device, which will allow you to reset your password without locking.

6.Table: Where to look for a password on popular Xiaomi models

Important: on Xiaomi routers purchased from providers (for example, MGTS or Beeline), the factory password can be replaced with an individual one, in which case it can only be found from the carrier.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi routers