Where to see the password on the Xiaomi router: all ways to restore access to Wi-Fi

Forgot the password from your home Wi-Fi and all the devices are already connected? Or bought a used Xiaomi router without documentation? The situation is familiar to many - especially if the password was generated automatically when you first set up. Fortunately, Xiaomi routers (including the Mi Router 4A, AX3600, AIoT AC2350 and others) have several ways to restore access to the network without completely resetting.

In this article, you will find 5 working methods to find out the Wi-Fi password on the Xiaomi router – from simple (see on the sticker) to advanced (via Telnet or backup settings). We will also discuss what to do if standard methods did not work, and how to avoid loss of access in the future.

1. Password on router sticker is the first step

The most obvious but often ignored way is to check the factory sticker on the router’s body. On Xiaomi Mi Router 4A, Mi Router 4C, Mi Router 3G/4Q, and others, it is usually located on the bottom panel or under the battery compartment (if any).

On the sticker, look for the fields:

• 🔑 Wi-Fi Password / Password / Key is the factory password.
• 📡 SSID / Wi-Fi Name – Network name (may be different if you change it).
• 🔢 S/N or MAC — serial number MAC-Address (useful for other ways).

Important: the factory password will only work if you've never changed it in your settings, and if the network is renamed or the password is updated, it won't work.

2. Log in to the router's web interface: step-by-step instructions

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

1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the router via cable (via LAN port) or Wi-Fi (if at least one device remembers the password).
2. Open the browser and enter one of the IP-192.168.31.1 – standard for most Xiaomi routers. miwifi.com – alternative address (does not work on all firmware).
3. Enter the login login and password. By default, it is: Login: admin Password: admin or the one on the sticker (Router Password field).

If you can't log in, try resetting the administrator password (more on this below).

1. Go to the Wi-Fi (or Wireless Mode) section.
2. On the Wi-Fi settings or Security tab, find the Password field. It can be hidden behind stars — click on the icon. 👁️ (show) to see the symbols.

Connecting to a router via cable or Wi-Fi|Shutdown VPN/browser-based proxy|Attempting to log in from different browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)|Antivirus check (it can block access)

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Note: on routers with OpenWRT firmware, the path to the password may be different. → Wireless.

Password via Mi Home (Mi Wi-Fi)

If the router is linked to a Xiaomi account, you can find the password through the official Mi Home app (formerly Mi Wi-Fi), which works even if you are not connected to the router network, but:

• ✅ You must have access to the Xiaomi account that the router is linked to.
• ✅ The router must be online (connected to the Internet via the Internet). WAN-port).

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Home app (you can download it from Google Play or the App Store).
2. Sign in under the same account as when setting up the router.
3. Find the router in the list of devices (Devices or Network).
4. Slip on it → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi password.

Watched it on the sticker | Going to the web interface | Used Mi Home | Reset the router to factory settings | Never restored

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If the router is not displayed in Mi Home:

• 🔄 Restart the router (reset button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Update the application to the latest version.
• 🌐 Check that the router is connected to the Internet (burning indicator) WAN).

4. Password recovery via backup of settings

If you've ever backed up a router configuration file with the.cfg or.bin extension, you can extract the password from it, which is a method that's suitable for advanced users.

Instructions for Windows:

1. Download the MiWiFi Backup Decoder utility (for example, here).
2. Place the backup file in the folder with the utility.
3. Start the command line (Win) + R → Type in cmd) and execute: python miwifi_decoder.py your file.cfg
4. In the results, look for a line "wifi_pwd": — That's the password.

For Mac/Linux, use similar commands in the terminal (Python 3 is required).

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If you don’t have a backup, create it now: in the router’s web interface, go to System Tools → Backup/Restore and save the file to your computer.

Warning: Do not restore a backup from another router – this will lead to a conflict of settings!

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

If none of these things work, you'll have to reset hard, and that will delete all settings, including your Wi-Fi password, and bring the router back out of the box, and after resetting, you'll need to reset your Internet connection (PPPoE, DHCP) and Wi-Fi.

How to reset:

1. Find the Reset button on the back of the router (usually recessed in the case).
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 (password - from the sticker).
• 🖥️ Go to the web interface on 192.168.31.1 (login: admin/admin).
• ⚙️ Reset the Internet and Wi-Fi (instructions are available in the Internet) FAQ).

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Reset is the last option. Try all the other methods before you try it, because you'll have to reconfigure the router from scratch, including forwarding port, parental controls, and other options.

⚠️ Note: on routers with OpenWRT firmware, resetting may require additional configuration via LuCI or SSH. If you are not sure, it is better to consult a specialist.

6. Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If the standard methods did not help, and you do not want to reset, you can try:

For the Telnet method:

1. Make sure that Telnet is turned on (on some firmware it is turned off by default).
2. Connect via the command line: telnet 192.168.31.1
3. Enter the command to view the password: nvram get wl0_key (for 5 Use GHz. wl1_key).

⚠️ Note: exploiting vulnerabilities or undocumented methods may violate Xiaomi’s warranty terms and result in the device being locked in the manufacturer’s cloud.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi routers