How to change the password on the Xiaomi router: 3 proven ways + mistake-making

Forgot your Wi-Fi password or want to update it for security? Xiaomi routers (including Mi Router models) 4A, Mi Router 4C, AX3600 AIoT Router AX3000) You can change your password in a number of ways, whether it's through the web interface, the Mi Home app, or even without access to the network. In this article, we'll look at all the current methods with screen photos, typical errors, and give you tips on choosing a strong password.

Many users have problems changing their passwords: the admin panel page won’t open, the new settings don’t apply. We tested all methods on Xiaomi routers from 2023-2026 and collected working solutions even for non-standard situations – for example, if you forgot data from your Mi Account account or the router is blocked by the provider.

1.Preparation: What to Know Before Changing Your Password

Before you change your password, make sure you have access to the router's admin panel.

• 🔌 Connecting to the router via cable (LAN) Wi-Fi (if the password is still valid).
• 💻 Device with a browser: computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
• 📝 Login and password from the admin panel (often by default) admin/admin, but it may be different).
• 📱 Mi Home app (if you plan to change your password through it).

If you have never changed the data to log into the control panel, try the standard combinations:

⚠️ Note: If the router was configured by the provider (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline), the standard data may not be suitable. In this case, try to find a sticker on the device case or contact technical support.

Also check if the router is connected to the Internet. You don't have to connect to change your password, but without it, you can't update your firmware or sync your settings with your Mi Account.

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If you forget the password from the admin panel, but remember the Wi-Fi password, connect to the network and try to log in via the browser at 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com. Often Xiaomi routers save the authorization session.

2. Method 1: change the password through the web interface (the most reliable)

This method works on all Xiaomi models and does not require any additional applications.

1. Connect your device (computer or smartphone) to the router via cable or Wi-Fi.
2. Open your browser and type in the address bar 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com. Click Enter.
3. Enter the username and password from the admin panel. If the data does not fit, try the combinations from the table above.
4. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi (or Wireless Settings in English).
5. In the Wi-Fi Password field, enter a new password, which must contain at least 8 characters and include letters, numbers or special characters.
6. Press Save. The router will restart and all devices will be disconnected from the network.

⚠️ Note: If the router does not restart after saving or if it gives an error "Can not save the settings", try it:

• 🔄 Update the page and try again.
• 📵 Disable the antivirus or VPN device-wise.
• 🔌 Connect to the router via cable instead of Wi-Fi.

On Xiaomi routers with firmware 2023+ If you change your password, you may receive a confirmation request via Mi Account. If you did not link your account, skip this step - the system will allow you to save your settings without confirmation.

Connect to the router via cable or Wi-Fi|

Open the browser and enter 192.168.31.1|

Enter the login / password from the admin panel|

Go to Settings → Wi-Fi|

Create a new password (minimum 8 characters)|

Save the settings and wait for the reboot-->

3. Method 2: Change password through the Mi Home app

If you have the official Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS), you can change your password directly from your smartphone, which is convenient if you often manage Xiaomi smart devices.

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Home app and log in to your account.
2. On the main screen, find your router (it will appear in the Devices or Network section).
3. Slip the router icon and select Wi-Fi settings.
4. Enter a new password in the Network Password field and confirm it.
5. Press Save. The router will reboot automatically.

⚠️ Note: If the router does not appear in Mi Home, check:

• 🔗 Is the device connected to the same network as the router.
• 📱 Is the application updated to the latest version.
• 🔄 Rebooted router (sometimes helps to physically shut down power for 10 seconds).

The Mi Home app also allows you to:

• 🔐 Managing the guest network.
• 📡 Set up Device Priority (QoS).
• 🔄 Update router firmware.

If you save your password, you get an error "Device is not online", try reconnecting the router to your Mi Account account via the web interface (Settings section). → Mi Cloud).

4. Method 3: Reset the router to factory settings (if you forgot the password)

If you can't log in to the admin panel and you don't remember the current Wi-Fi password, the only way out is to hard-reset the router, which will delete all settings, including the network name (SSID) Password, but will allow you to reconfigure the device.

How to reset the Xiaomi router:

1. Find a small Reset button on the back of the router (usually recessed in the case).
2. Take a paper clip or toothpick 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).
4. Connect to the router network over Wi-Fi – it will be called Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — part MAC-addresses) and will not be password protected.
5. Open the browser, enter 192.168.31.1 and perform the initial setup.

⚠️ Attention: After discharge:

• 🔧 All personal settings (QoS, DMZ, Port spillage) to be removed.
• 📡 Name of the network (SSID) And the password goes back to the factory (admin/admin or a unique code on the sticker).
• 🔄 You may need to re-enter the data from the provider (logins / passwords for PPPoE, L2TP).

If the router does not distribute Wi-Fi after resetting or the settings page does not open, check:

• 🔌 Is the power cable connected.
• 📡 Whether the Wi-Fi indicator is on (if not, hold the Reset button again).
• 💻 Try connecting from another device.

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Factory reset is a last resort, only use it if other methods have not worked, and once reset, the router will become vulnerable to attacks until you set up a new password!

5. How to Create a Strong Password for Wi-Fi

A weak Wi-Fi password is one of the main reasons for home network hacking, and hackers can use your Internet to illegally or attack other devices.

• 🔐 Password length: at least 12 characters (optimum 16)+).
• 📛 Use a mixture: capital and lowercase letters, numbers, special symbols (!@#$% etc.).
• 🚫 Avoid obvious combinations: dates of birth, names, dictionary words, sequences (12345678, qwerty).
• 🔄 Change your password every 3-6 months.

Examples of strong passwords:

• Tr0ub4dour&M4rvol0us!
• W1-F1_Pr0t3ct3d#2026
• C0ff33$h0p@Xiaomi!

To keep your password in mind:

• 📱 Save it in the password manager (Google Password Manager, 1Password, KeePass).
• 📝 Write it down on paper and store it in a safe place (not on a router!).
• 📤 Send yourself an encrypted message.

⚠️ Warning: Never use the same Wi-Fi password and router admin panel. If an attacker gains access to the network, they can change the router's settings and block you.

- On Windows: Start → Parameters → Accounts → Entry parameters → Password manager.

- On a Mac: Siren → Passwords.

- Online Generators: Passwordsgenerator.net (do not save passwords on questionable sites!).-->

Typical errors and their solutions

When you change your password on Xiaomi routers, users often face problems, and we have collected the most common errors and ways to fix them:

If the router gives an error "No Internet connection" after changing the password, check:

• 🔌 Is the cable connected from the provider to the port? WAN.
• 📡 Is the connection data correctly entered (PPPoE, DHCP etc.) in the section Settings → Internet.
• 🔄 Reload the router after the changes.

If the problem persists, contact Xiaomi or your ISP technical support.

7. Additional security settings

Changing your password is just the first step to protecting your network, and you should also set up:

• 🔒 Network Encryption: In Wi-Fi settings, select WPA2-PSK or WPA3-PSK (A more reliable standard. Avoid WEP — easy to crack.
• 📡 Hiding the network (SSID): Turn off the option "Hide" (Hide) SSID), It doesn't make the router appear on the list of available networks, but it doesn't protect against targeted attacks.
• 🛡️ Filtering by MAC-Addresses: Allow connection only to trusted devices (Settings section) → Wireless mode → Filter MAC).
• 🔄 Guest network: Create a separate network for guests with limited access to local resources.
• 📈 Firmware Updates: Enable automatic updates in Settings → Update.

⚠️ Attention: "Quick connection" function" (WPS) It's vulnerable to attack. Turn it off in the security settings if you're not using it.

For advanced users:

• 🔧 Set up. VLAN traffic-sharing.
• 📊 Enable Firewall and set up access rules.
• 🔗 Change the router control port (by default 80) to a non-standard one (for example, 8080).

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Even the most secure password will not protect against vulnerabilities in the firmware. Regularly check for updates for your router in the Settings section → Update!

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions