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

Forgot the password from the home Wi-Fi, and the router Xiaomi does not want to connect new devices? This situation is familiar to many — especially if the network has been set up for a long time or someone else did it. Fortunately, you can return access to the wireless network in several ways without resorting to resetting. In this article, we will analyze the physical password from the Wi-Fi on the Xiaomi router (on the case, in documents, in the software), how to find it through a mobile application or a web dashboard, and what to do if standard methods do not work.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi uses two types of passwords, the factory one (listed on the device sticker) and the user one (the one you set up the first setup or changed later). If you've never changed your network settings, just look at the combination on the router itself. If the password has changed, you'll have to look at the administration panel. We'll look at both options, and the rare cases where the password can be stored in unexpected places, such as in the Mi Cloud service or in a backup configuration.

The article will suit the owners of all popular models: Mi Router 3/4/4A/4C, Mi AIoT Router AX3600/AX6000, Redmi Router AX5/AX6 and others. Instructions are universal for firmware based on MiWiFi ROM and Padavan (if you installed it).

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

The fastest way to find out the password from the WiFi is to look it up on the factory sticker that is on every Xiaomi router.

• 📦 On the bottom cover of the device (the most common place).
• 📄 On the box from the router (if you kept the packaging).
• 📋 In the warranty card or instructions (rare but encountered).

The sticker usually indicates:

• SSID — the name of your Wi-Fi network (for example, Xiaomi_1234).
• Password/Wi-Fi Key is a factory password (most often 8-12 characters, including numbers and letters in different registers).
• MAC-Address and serial number – useful for appealing for support.

⚠️ Note: If you have ever changed your password through your router settings, the combination on the sticker will not work.

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On some models (such as the Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition), the parka can be hidden under a protective layer – it needs to be carefully tampered with a nail or a plastic card. If the sticker is erased or erased, try taking a close-up picture of it and zooming in on the computer: sometimes this helps to disassemble the characters.

2. How to find out password through the web interface of the router (192.168.31.1)

If the factory password doesn't fit, it's changed, and in this case, the most reliable way to do this is to go to the router's administrative panel through your browser.

1. Connect your computer or smartphone to your Xiaomi router via cable (via LAN port) or Wi-Fi (if you remember the old password).
2. Open any browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari) and type in the address bar 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com. Press Enter.
3. Enter the login login and password. By default, it's: Login: admin Password: admin or the one you set up.

Wi-Fi → Wireless network settings

Wireless Settings

Wi-Fi password

Wi-Fi Password

⚠️ Note: If you do not remember the password to log into the control panel, and the standard admin/admin If it doesn't work, you'll have to reset the router to factory settings, and that will delete all user settings, including the Wi-Fi password!

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On some firmware (e.g. Padavan), the path to the password may be different: look for Network → Wireless Network (2.4G/5G). If the interface is in Chinese, use a translator in your browser or focus on icons:

• 📶 — wifi settings.
• 🔒 — security.

3. Viewing password through the Mi Wi-Fi app (for smartphones)

If you have an Android or iOS smartphone, you can find out your WiFi password through the official Mi Wi-Fi app (formerly Mi Router).

1. Download the Mi Wi-Fi app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Sign in with the same Xiaomi account that the router is attached to.
3. On the home screen, tap your router icon (e.g., Mi Router 4A).
4. Go to the Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Management settings section.
5. Click on your network name (SSID). Under the password field, there will be a Show - Tap button on it.

💡 Useful tip: If the router doesn't appear in the app, check if you're connected to its network. Also make sure that the router's settings include Remote Management).

In the Mi Wi-Fi application, you can not only see the password, but also:

• 🔄 Change the password (Change the Wi-Fi password).
• 📱 Connect new devices through QR-code (Mi Wi-Fi Share function).
• 📊 View the list of connected gadgets and block unfamiliar.

⚠️ Note: If you reset your router to factory settings but don’t untie it from your old Xiaomi account, the new owner won’t be able to manage it through the app.

4. Alternative methods: backup, cloud and system files

If standard methods don’t work, try the less obvious ones. Here’s where you can store your WiFi password on your Xiaomi router:

🔍 Spoiler for the curious: In Xiaomi firmware, passwords are stored in encrypted form, but they can be extracted using specialized utilities like RouterPassView (for Windows) or Wifi Password Viewer (for Android). However, this method requires access to the router's file system and is only suitable for advanced users.

Important: If the router was bought with your hands, the previous owner could not reset the settings, in which case even the factory password from the sticker will not work - you will need a complete reset (see section below).

5. Resetting the router to factory settings: when necessary

If none of these things work, the last thing you can do is to try hard reset, which will bring the router back to its original state, and you can use the password on the sticker, but all user settings (including network name, guest access, parental controls) will be lost.

How to reset the Xiaomi router:

1. Find a small hole on the back of the router that says Reset.
2. Take a paperclip or toothpick, press and hold the Reset button 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 network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-minute MAC-address) and use the password from the sticker.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Mi Router) AX6000) Reset may require additional actions, such as holding the Reset button when power is turned on.

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Resetting the router is a last resort. Try all other methods before you do, because after the reset you will have to reconfigure the network (including the provider, PPPoE, IP-addresses, etc.).

After discharge, it is recommended:

• 🔐 Change the factory password to a more reliable one (at least 12 characters with numbers, letters and special characters).
• 📱 Save a new password in your password manager (e.g. Google Password Manager or Google Password Manager) 1Password).
• 📤 Create a backup of settings in the web interface (System Tools section) → Backup).

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to learn or change the password from WiFi to Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🚫 Page 192.168.31.1 does not open Reasons: The router is not connected to power or cable. IP-The router address is changed (try 192.168.0.1 or 10.0.0.1). The browser caches the old page - try Chrome in incognito mode.
• 🔄 If you reset the password, it doesn't fit. Maybe the router was stitched with custom firmware (like Padavan.
• 📵 Mi Wi-Fi does not see the router Make sure: You are connected to the router network (not via mobile Internet). Remote access is enabled in the router settings. App updated to the latest version.

💡 Useful tip: If you often forget passwords, create a guest network with a simple password on your router (for example, guest1234) You can use it to connect temporary devices, leave the main network with a strong password, and you can set up guest access in the web interface in the Wi-Fi section. → Guest network.

7 What to do if nothing helps: appeal for support

If you have tried all the methods, but could not find out the password, you can contact Xiaomi support.

• The router was bought with hands and the previous owner did not reset the settings.
• Forgot the password from the control panel, and reset does not help.
• The router gives an error when entering the web interface.

How to contact support:

1. Go to the official website: mi.com/global/support.
2. Select the category of routers.
3. Specify your device model (e.g. Mi Router 4C).
4. Describe the problem in as much detail as possible by attaching a photo sticker with the serial number.

📌 Key takeaway: In most cases, Xiaomi support can help remotely, but if the router is linked to someone else’s account, it may require a confirmation of purchase (check or warranty card.

Alternatively, you can contact Xiaomi Service Center, and you can find the same support page, and the service can reset your account and return the router to the factory settings even without knowing your password.

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