Forgot your Wi-Fi password or want to update it for security? Xiaomi routers (including the popular Mi Router 4A, 4C, 5G and AX1800/3000/6000 series models) allow you to change your password in 5 minutes - if you know the correct sequence of actions. In this article, we will analyze all the ways: through the Mi WiFi mobile application, the router web interface and even the method of resetting to factory settings if access is lost.
Importantly, the procedure varies depending on the router's firmware. New models (2022-2026) use an updated MiWiFi ROM interface, and old models can run on OpenWRT or Padavan. We'll look at both. We'll also learn how to come up with a strong password that neighbors won't crack, and why the default password "admin" or "12345678" makes your network vulnerable to Breute Force attacks.
1.Preparation: What will be required to change the password
Before changing your password, make sure you have:
- 📱 Smartphone with Mi WiFi (download to Google Play or App Store) or computer with browser.
- 🔌 Accessing the router via cable (recommended for stability) or connecting to its Wi-Fi.
- 🔑 Current password from the network (if you do not know – you will have to reset the settings).
- ⚡ Power supply: router must be connected to the network without interruption.
If you are connected to the router via Wi-Fi and the password is forgotten, immediately go to the section about resetting. For models Xiaomi AX6000 and newer may require an admin password (indicated on the sticker at the bottom of the device).
2. Method 1: Change password through the Mi WiFi application
The easiest way is to use an official app, which automatically defines the router model and offers you the right settings.
- Open Mi WiFi and wait for the router to connect (the icon in the upper right corner should turn green).
- Go to the Wi-Fi section → Wi-Fi settings.
- Click on the Password field and enter a new one (minimum 8 characters, with numbers and letters).
- Save the changes with the Ready button at the top of the screen.
⚠️ Note: If after changing the password, devices do not connect to the network, check whether the router is not enabled Hidden Network mode (Hide). SSID). You need to turn it off in the same section of Wi-Fi settings.
Make sure the password contains the upper and lower case letters|
Check the length of the password (optimally 12+ characters) |
Write your password to a secure location (for example, a password manager) |
Disable the guest network if it is not in use
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3. Method 2: Change password through web interface
If the app doesn’t work or you prefer a computer, use a browser, a method that is universal for all Xiaomi models, including those running alternative firmware.
- Connect to the router via cable or Wi-Fi.
- Enter the browser address bar 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com (for new models).
- Sign in using the: 🔐 Login: Admin (default). 🔐 Password: Indicated on the router sticker (e.g. admin or last 8 digits) MAC-address).
Settings → Wi-Fi
Advanced → Wireless
Wireless Password
Save
After the change, the router will restart (it will take ~1 minute). If the page does not open, check:
- 🔌 Connection to the router (the indicator on the case should burn blue).
- 🌐 Correctness of the input IP-Addresses (try 192.168.0.1 for older models).
- 🔄 Turn it off. VPN browser-based proxy.
What if you can’t get into the control panel?
4. How to Create a Strong Password for Wi-Fi
Weak passwords are the main reason for home network hacking, according to Kaspersky, 60% Routers in Russia use passwords from the top-100 popular combinations (for example, qwerty123 or 11111111). To protect the network:
| Password type | Example | Level of security | Break-in time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple (numbers only) | 12345678 | ❌ Low. | <<1 second |
| Dictionary (based on words) | mypassword | ⚠️ Medium. | 3 minutes. |
| Mixed (letters + numbers) | Xiaomi2026! | ✅ High-pitched | 2 weeks |
| Random (12+ characters) | kL9#pQ1$rT4@mN | ✅✅ Maximum | 10+ years |
* Assessment for a Brute Force attack on an average PC.
Password creation tips:
- 🔠 Use password managers (such as Bitwarden or KeePass) to generate and store.
- 📌 Do not use personal information (dates of birth, pet names).
- 🔄 Change your password every 6 months (set up a reminder in your calendar).
- 🚫 Avoid patterns like this. Password1! — They are checked first.
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If you're afraid of forgetting a complex password, write it down on paper and store it in a safe place (such as a safe or behind a poster on the wall). SMS messenger!
5.What to do if you forgot your password: reset the router to factory settings
If you don't remember your current password and can't log in to the control panel, the only way out is to reset the router, which will put the router back out of the box, but all settings (including the network name and password) will be erased.
- Find the Reset button on the back of the router (usually deepened into the case).
- Take a paper clip or toothpick, press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing yellow.
- Release the button and wait for the reboot (2-3 minutes).
- Connect to a network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX (without password and reset the router via miwifi.com.
⚠️ Attention: After discharge:
- 🔌 All connected devices will be disconnected from the network.
- ⚙️ Port, Parental Control and Guest Network Settings Will Reset.
- 📡 If the router was linked to a Xiaomi account, you will need to re-authorize.
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Reset is a last resort, and before doing so, try to recall your password or find it in the settings of previously connected devices (e.g., Network Management Center on Windows).
6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
Even experienced users sometimes have problems changing their passwords, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| It doesn't open miwifi.com | Router not responding or incorrect IP | Check the cable connection and try 192.168.31.1 |
| Password doesn't change. | Conflict with the firmware or browser cache | Use a different browser (such as Firefox) or Mi WiFi app |
| There's no internet after shift. | WAN (provider connection) settings are lost | Check the Internet → Type of connection (must match the data from the provider) |
| Devices do not connect to a new password | Input error or incompatibility of Wi-Fi standards | Make sure the password is entered correctly and the router is running in 802.11n/ac/ax mode. |
If the router after changing the password began to “slow down”, try:
- Reboot it (turn off power for 30 seconds).
- Change the Wi-Fi channel in the settings (for example, from Auto to Channel 6).
- Turn off the Smart Connect feature (if you have one in your model).
7. Additional security settings
Changing your password is just the first step to protecting your network, to make it really secure.
- 🔒 Enable encryption. WPA3 (modelly AX-Series: Go to Wi-Fi Settings → Security and choose WPA3-Personal.
- 🚪 Turn it off. WPS (vulnerability allows you to choose PIN few hours).
- 📡 Change the name of the network (SSID) unique (not unique) Xiaomi_1234), To complicate the identification of the router model.
- 🔄 Update the router firmware: in Mi WiFi go to General → Update of the PO.
- 👤 Set up a guest network with a separate password for friends (limit speed and access to local devices).
For Xiaomi models AX6000 and AX9000 Antenna is available as an AIoT function, which automatically optimizes Wi-Fi coverage for Xiaomi devices (such as smart lamps or robot vacuum cleaners). → AIoT antenna.