How to find out the password from Wi-Fi on the Xiaomi router: all the ways for models 2020-2026

Forgot the password from your home Wi-Fi, and the Xiaomi router insists on entering it?The situation is familiar to many - especially if the network was set up by someone else or the last time you logged in six months ago. Fortunately, Xiaomi routers (including the popular Mi Router 4A, AX3600 and AX6000) have several ways to restore access. You do not need to reset or call the provider - just know where to look.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current password methods, from simple (see sticker) to advanced (via SSH for power users), and learn how to change your password if it’s too complex, and what to do if Xiaomi’s router doesn’t let you into the control panel. The instructions are suitable for all models released from 2020 to 2026, including firmware based on MiWiFi and OpenWRT.

⚠️ Note: If you rent a router from a provider (for example, Rostelecom or MTS), the standard methods may not work.

1.The fastest way: sticker on the router

The first thing to check is the physical sticker on the router body, which is located on all Xiaomi models (except some versions for operators) and contains:

• 🔄 SSID (name-name)
• 🔑 Default password (usually 8-12 characters, with numbers and letters)
• 🌐 Control Panel address (e.g. miwifi.com or 192.168.31.1)

✅ When this method works:

• 🆕 The router is new and the settings have not changed.
• 🔄 Passwords were not reset after the first setup.
• 🏠 You have a model for retail sale (not a carrier version).

❌ When it doesn't help:

• 🔧 You or the provider changed your password through the web interface.
• 📦 The label has been erased or painted over (relevant to used devices).
• 🔒 The router is blocked by the administrator password.

💡 Tip: If the sticker is saved, take a picture of it and save it to the cloud (for example, Google Drive or Mi Cloud), so you will not lose data when you move or reset the router.

2. Password in the router web interface (miwifi.com)

If the sticker doesn't work, the next step is to go to the router control panel through the browser.

1. Connect to the Xiaomi router network via cable (LAN) or Wi-Fi (if you remember the password from another network of this router).
2. Open your browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari) and type in the address bar: miwifi.com or IP-address: 192.168.31.1
3. Enter the administrator login and password (by default — admin/admin, unless changed).

🔍 Where to look for Wi-Fi password in the panel:

• 📡 Go to the Settings section → Wi-Fi (or Advanced) → Wi-Fi Settings in English-language firmware).
• 👁️ Next to the Password field, there will be a Show button – click it.
• 📋 Copy the password or write it down.

⚠️ Note: If you don’t remember the router administrator password, you’ll have to reset (with the Reset button on the case) and then all settings, including the Wi-Fi password, will return to factory settings (see Section 5).

Connect to the router via cable or Wi-Fi

Open the browser in incognito mode (to avoid cache)

Check that there are no extra characters in the address bar (e.g. http://)

Prepare the administrator login / password (by default) admin/admin)-->

Mobile application Mi Wi-Fi (official method)

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, including viewing and changing your Wi-Fi password.

📱 Instructions:

1. Download the app: 🤖 Mi Wi-Fi for Android 🍎 Mi Wi-Fi for iOS

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✅ Pros of the method:

• 📱 Convenient from the phone - no need to search for a computer.
• 🔄 You can change your password if it is too complex.
• 🌍 It works even for routers connected to the Xiaomi cloud.

❌ Cons:

• 🔒 Requires the router to be linked to the Xiaomi account (if not tied, you will have to enter the administrator password).
• 📱 On iOS, functionality may be limited.

💡 Tip: If the app doesn't find the router, check that your smartphone and router are connected to the same network.

4. Password in settings Windows/macOS (if you're already connected)

If your computer or laptop has already connected to this Wi-Fi network, you can extract the password from the stored networks, and this will work even if you forget it.

🪟 For Windows. 10/11:

1. Open Options (Win + I) → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on Known Network Management.
3. Select your Xiaomi network and click Properties.
4. Scroll down to the Network Password field and click Show symbols.

🍎 For macOS:

1. Open Spotlight (Cmd + Space) and enter the Keychain.
2. Find your Wi-Fi network name on the list.
3. Check the Show Password and enter the password from your Mac account.

⚠️ Note: Some corporate laptops may have Wi-Fi passwords blocked by security policies, in which case try other ways.

5. Reset router to factory settings (if nothing helped)

If you can't log in to the control panel (forgot the administrator password) and other methods don't work, you'll reset. This will return the router to factory settings, including the default Wi-Fi password (it'll be on the sticker).

⚙️ How to Reset Xiaomi Router:

🔄 What happens after the discharge:

⚠️ Note: After the reset, you will have to reconfigure your Internet connection (enter a username / password from the provider if PPPoE is used). If you are not sure about the parameters, check them with the operator or check them in the contract.

6. Viewing password via SSH (for power users)

If you are a trusted user and router SSH-access (relevant to OpenWRT firmware or modified versions of MiWiFi), you can extract the password through the command line.

🐧 Instructions:

🔧 Example of output (see for a string with a password):

config wifi-iface'default_radio0'




option ssid'Xiaomi_AX6000'




option encryption'psk2'


 option key'vaSh_Parol_123'


option network'lan'

⚠️ Note: This method requires Linux experience and can disrupt the router if you change the configuration incorrectly.

💡

SSH-Default access is disabled on most Xiaomi routers. To enable it, you first need to go to the web interface and activate the option in Settings. → Additionally. → Remote control.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Wi-Fi password on Xiaomi