How to change your password on the Xiaomi router: 3 ways for all models

Forgot your Wi-Fi password or want to update it for security? Xiaomi routers (including the popular Mi Router 4A, AX3600 and Redmi Router AX6000 models) allow you to change your password in 5 minutes, both through the mobile application and through the web interface. But there are nuances: for example, after resetting, you will have to configure the network again, and some models require you to link to your Mi Account.

In this article, we have 3 proven ways to change your password, including restoring access if your old password is lost, and we will also discuss how to choose a strong password so that your network is not hacked in 10 minutes (yes, this is a real threat for standard combinations like 12345678), and at the end we will answer frequent questions, such as why the router does not save new settings or how to disable guest Wi-Fi, which can be a loophole for hackers.

If you've never checked your router's settings, don't worry: Xiaomi's interface is more intuitive than TP-Link or ASUS. The main thing is not to confuse the Wi-Fi password (which is typed on your phone/laptop) with the Admin panel password (for logging into your router settings).

Modern Xiaomi routers support the WPA3 and WPA2/WPA3 Mixed security protocols, which we recommend using. But outdated WEP or even WPA (without a number) is better to disable: they are hacked in seconds using free utilities like Aircrack-ng.

Method 1: Change password through the Mi Wi-Fi app (the easiest one)

The official Mi Wi-Fi app (formerly Mi Router) is the most convenient way to manage a Xiaomi router, especially if you have a model that supports Mi Home (such as Mi Router 4A Gigabit or AX3200).

Here's how it works:

1. Download Mi Wi-Fi from Google Play or App Store (the app is free, but you will need a Xiaomi account).
2. Connect to your router’s Wi-Fi network (if you forget your password, use Hardware Reset Method 3).
3. Open the app and select your router from the list of devices.
4. Go to the Wi-Fi settings section → Wi-Fi password.
5. Enter a new password (security recommendations in the next section) and save the changes.

Important: Once you change your password, all devices will be disconnected from the network, and you will have to re-enter a new password on phones, laptops, smart speakers and other gadgets.

If the application gives an error "I failed to connect to the router", check:

• 📶 Are you connected to the right Wi-Fi network (sometimes the phone clings to nearby access points with the same name).
• 🔄 Restart the router (turn off power for 30 seconds).
• 📱 Update the Mi Wi-Fi app to the latest version.
• 🌐 Make sure the router is connected to the Internet (on some models without the Internet, the application does not work).

Method 2: Change passwords via web interface (for all models)

If the app doesn't fit (like an old model like Mi Router 3 or Mini), you can change your password through your browser, and you don't need any additional software, just a computer or a phone connected to the router's network.

Step instructions:

1. Connect to the Wi-Fi of your Xiaomi router.
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 and password to log into the admin panel. By default, this is: Login: admin Password: admin or the field is empty (depending on the model).

If you have changed this data and forgotten it, you will have to make a hardware reset (see Method 3).

Settings → Wi-Fi

Wireless Settings

Wi-Fi password

Wi-Fi Password

• 🔐 Minimum 12 characters (preferably 15)+).
• 🔤 Combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols (!@#$%).
• 🚫 Avoid personal information (dates of birth, names, pet names).
• Save the changes with the Save or Apply button.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Name of the network (SSID) It will become standard, for example. Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-minute MAC-address).
• 🔐 Wi-Fi password will be displayed on the sticker under the router (if it was not torn off).
• 📡 Use the Admin Panel to enter the admin/admin or leave the password field blank.

⚠️ Attention, new models (AX3600, AX6000) You may need to link to your Mi Account after the reset, and if you don't remember your account information, the router will become a brick, and you'll have to stitch it through the back of your account. UART or call on the service.

If the password sticker is missing or erased, connect to the router via cable (LAN-port) and log into the admin panel at 192.168.31.1 to set a new password.

How to Create a Strong Wi-Fi Password (and Don’t Forget It)

Weak passwords are the main reason for home network hacking, according to Kaspersky, 60% Routers in Russia use passwords from the top-100 The first combinations that hackers check are popular, 12345678, qwerty or password can be hacked in seconds.

Rules for creating a secure password:

• 🔢 Length: minimum 12 characters (optimally 15-20) Each additional character increases the selection time exponentially.
• 🔤 Difficulty: Use upper and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols (!@#$%^&*). Example: Tr0p!c@l_5umm3r.
• 🚫 Avoid: dates of birth, names, nicknames, dictionary words, repetitive sequences (1111, abcd).
• 🔄 Update: Change your password every 3-6 months (or immediately if you suspect a leak).

How to remember a complex password:

• 📝 Use mnemonical phrases, for example, take the first letter of each word from your favorite quote: "I remember a wonderful moment when you came to me!" → YPM:Permit!. Add numbers and symbols: Yp4m:MM!2026.
• 🔑 Save your password in your password manager (KeePass, Bitwarden, 1Password). Never keep it in your phone’s notes or on a piece of paper next to your router!
• 📱 On Android, password can be saved in Settings → Google → Account management → Security → Password manager.

Example of strong passwords (don’t use them – make your own!):

• Purpl3_Dr@gon!89 (combination of color, mythological creature and numbers).
• C0ff33_&_B!scu1ts_2026 (favorites + year).
• M1$hka_V_L3su!987 (phrase in Russian with the replacement of letters with symbols).

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Before you change your password, connect to your router all the devices you use frequently (smartphone, laptop, TV) and when you change your password, they will automatically shut down, so you won’t have to look for a new password on your sticker or in your notes.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even after a successful password change, users face problems, and here are the most common mistakes and their solutions:

1.The router does not save the new password

• 🔄 Restart the router after changing settings (Reboot button to admin panel or physical power outage).
• 📵 Check if the antivirus or firewall blocks saving settings.
• 🔌 Make sure the router is connected to the Internet (on some models without a network settings are not saved).

2 Devices do not connect to Wi-Fi after changing password

• 📱 On your phone/laptop, delete the old network from the saved list and connect again.
• 🔄 Reboot the device that is not connected.
• 📡 Check if the router is on the filter. MAC-Addresses (Settings section) → Security).

3. Forgot the password from the admin panel (not from Wi-Fi!)

• 🔐 If you haven’t changed your default password, try admin or leave the field blank.
• 🔄 If not suitable, only hardware reset (see Method 3).

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Even the most complex password will not protect your network if the router uses outdated firmware.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions