Where is the password on the Xiaomi router: 7 ways to find and reset

Have you bought or received a Xiaomi Mi Router router as a gift, but do not know where to look for a Wi-Fi password? Or forgot the login details to the admin panel? This problem is familiar to many users - especially when the device was already in use. Unlike older models where the password was printed on a sticker, modern Xiaomi routers (including the Mi Router 4/4A/4C/5/AX1800/AX3000/AX6000 series) often hide this information.

In this article, we'll look at all the possible places where a Xiaomi router password can be stored, from the factory sticker to the system files, and if you can't find it physically, we'll teach you how to restore access without losing settings. Importantly, the methods vary depending on the model and the firmware version, so we'll give you nuances for each series.

1. Factory sticker: where to look for a password on the router's case

The most obvious way to check the sticker on the bottom or back of the device is to check the sticker, and most Xiaomi Mi Router models (especially those released before 2020) show:

• 🔹 SSID (the default Wi-Fi network name, for example Xiaomi_1234)
• 🔑 Wi-Fi password (usually 8-12 characters, with numbers and letters)
• 🌐 Control Panel address (most commonly 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com)
• 🔐 Login / password for entry (standard — admin/admin or)

In the new models (for example, the Mi Router). AX3000 or AX6000) The label may contain only MAC-The address and serial number, and the password is generated automatically when you first set it up:

• 📦 Box – sometimes the password is printed on the inside of the lid.
• 📄 Warranty card – in some countries (e.g. Europe) data are indicated there.
• 📱 Mi Wi-Fi app – if the router has already been configured, the password can be viewed in the mobile app (more on this below).

⚠️ Warning: If the sticker is erased or not, do not try to peel it off — it may have a barcode underneath for warranty service.

Password in the router web interface (192.168.31.1)

If the router is already configured, but you forgot your Wi-Fi password, you can view it through the admin panel.

1. Connect to the router network via cable (via LAN port) or Wi-Fi (if you remember the password).
2. Open your browser and enter 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com.
3. Enter the login and password for the login (by default — admin/admin, unless changed).
4. Go to the Wi-Fi section → Wireless network settings.
5. The password will be displayed in the Wi-Fi password field (may be hidden under the dots – click on the eye icon). 👁️).

If you don’t remember the login details to the admin panel, try:

• 🔄 Reset password through the Mi Wi-Fi app (if your Xiaomi account is tied).
• 🔧 Restore access via the Reset button (click it for 10 seconds – all settings will reset).

⚠️ Attention: In Xiaomi routers with MiWiFi firmware ROM (Chinese version, the control panel can be in Chinese. To change the language, find the settings (language) and select English.

3. Password in the Mi Wi-Fi mobile application

If the router is linked to a Xiaomi account, the easiest way to find out the password is through the official Mi Wi-Fi app (available for Android and iOS).

1. Install the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Sign in with the same Xiaomi account that the router is attached to.
3. Select your router from the list of devices.
4. Go to the Wi-Fi settings section.
5. The password will be displayed in the network password field (you can copy or show a symbolic view).

If the router is not linked to your account, try:

• 🔗 Connect to it via cable and log in via browser (as in the previous section).
• 📱 Use the "Connect to the network without password" function (available in some models via the button) WPS).

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In newer models (such as the Mi Router AX6000), the app can require SMS or email confirmation when you first connect, and if you don’t have access to the linked number, you’ll have to reset your settings.

4. Password in router system files (for advanced users)

If you’re not afraid to “dig” your settings, the Wi-Fi password can be found in the router’s configuration files, a method that works for models based on OpenWRT or Padavan firmware (for example, after flashing).

Instructions for Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition and similar:

1. Connect to the router on SSH (For example, through PuTTY. Login/password by default — root/admin.
2. Run the command to view the Wi-Fi configuration: cat /etc/config/wireless
3. Find the option key 'your password' line - this is the current password.

For models with original MiWiFi ROM firmware, the path to the file may be different.

cat /etc_ro/wifi/config/wifi_config.xml

⚠️ Warning: Changing system files without experience can cause a router to fail. If you are not sure, use other methods.

5. Reset password via Reset button

If nothing else works, then the radical method is hardware reset, and that will bring the router back to the factory settings, and you can reconfigure it.

Instructions for all models Xiaomi Mi Router:

1. Find the Reset button on the back (usually recessed in the case).
2. Take a paperclip or toothpick, press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds.
3. The indicators on the router will start flashing – release the button.
4. Wait for the reboot (1-2 minutes).
5. Connect to a network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX (The password will be on the sticker or blank).

After discharge:

• 🔧 Reconfigure router via 192.168.31.1 or Mi Wi-Fi app.
• 🔒 Set a new password (we recommend using at least 12 characters with numbers and letters).
• 📱 Link your router to your Xiaomi account to restore access through the app in the future.

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If the router does not reset IP-address (no access to 192.168.31.1), check the network card settings on your computer. IP 192.168.31.2, mask 255.255.255.0 and lock 192.168.31.1.

Alternative methods: WPS, QR-code

If standard methods don’t work, try these options:

🔄 Connection to WPS

Many Xiaomi models support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) technology, which allows you to connect to the network without entering a password:

1. Press the button. WPS on the back of the router (usually it is combined with Reset and marked with an icon) 🔄).
2. Within 2 minutes on your device (smartphone, laptop) select Xiaomi network and click "Connect via WPS".
3. After connecting, go to the Wi-Fi settings on the device – the password can be displayed there.

📷 QR-sticker

Some models (e.g. Mi Router) 4C) There's a password on the sticker. QR-Scan it with your smartphone, and it will redirect you to the data page to connect.

💻 Password recovery software

If you're connected to your computer by cable, you can try programs like WirelessKeyView (for Windows) or Wifi Password Revealer, which show you all the passwords you've saved from the networks that your PC has ever connected to.

⚠️ Note: It is illegal to use third-party software to crack someone else's router password (Article 272 of the Criminal Code), which is only applicable to restoring access to your device.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When searching for or resetting a password, users often face typical problems.

Important: In Xiaomi routers with 2023+ firmware (such as the Mi Router AX6000), a reset via Reset may not return a factory password - instead, you will need to link to your Xiaomi account via SMS. If you do not have access to the linked number, contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase.

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If the router is purchased used, before reset try to contact the previous owner – he can untie the device from his account Xiaomi remotely.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions