How to find out the password on the Xiaomi router: a complete guide to restore access

When you need to connect a new device to a wireless network, but the password is forgotten, is familiar to many owners of smart equipment. Often we change the standard combinations to complex for security, and then we can not play them in memory. In the case of Xiaomi equipment, the procedure for restoring access has its own features, which depend on the model of the device and the current settings of the system.

There are several effective ways to address this problem, ranging from simply inspecting the case to using specialized software, and password recovery is possible even without completely resetting your settings if you have access to an already connected computer or smartphone. It is important to act consistently so as not to disrupt the current network configuration.

In this article, we will discuss all the available methods, including working with the web interface miwifi.com and mobile application, you will learn where to look for factory data and how to correctly perform the reset procedure if other options did not help.

Search for a factory password on the device body

The easiest and often ignored way is to physically inspect the router, where Xiaomi and Redmi typically place an information sticker on the bottom of the device or on the back wall next to the ports, which is where the factory information needed to set up the initial setup is contained.

If the sticker is saved and readable, you will see a field signed as "Password" or "Wi-Fi Key." Next to it will be the SSID, the default name of your wireless network. Note that this method only works if you did not change the standard data when you first activated the router.

In some models, such as the Xiaomi Router 4A or Mi Router Pro, the password can be hidden by a protective layer that needs to be erased with a coin or a nail. If the sticker is damaged or the data has been changed by the user, this method will become useless and you will have to move to more complex options.

⚠️ Warning: Never use scrapers or sharp objects to clean the sticker, as it can damage the case or the label itself, making the information unreadable.

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Take a picture of the factory data sticker immediately after you buy the router and save the photo in the cloud – this will save time in the future.

Use of the Mi Home mobile application

To manage the smart home ecosystem, Xiaomi has developed the Mi Home app, which often acts as a central hub. If your smartphone was previously connected to the router's Wi-Fi network and you are logged in to the app, there is a high probability that the password can be viewed directly in the program interface.

Go to the app and select your router from the list of devices. Go to the Wi-Fi settings section, which usually displays the current network name and connection status. On some versions of MIUI firmware and in certain regions, the app allows you to see the password in plain form after passing a biometric check or entering a screen unlock pin.

An alternative way is to use the "Share Wi-Fi" function. The router's settings menu in the app may have a generation button. QR-Once you scan this code with another device or through a standard scanner in the camera, you can often see a text string with a password in the system notification.

Log in to the web interface via the browser

If the mobile application is not available, the classic way to manage remains the web interface. To log in, you need to connect your computer or phone to the router via cable or Wi-Fi (if access is available) and enter 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com domain in the browser address bar.

The system will request an administrator password. Often users will set it the same for logging into the control panel and for Wi-Fi networks. If you remember the admin password, log in to Settings → Wi-Fi. There, the password field will show the current character combination that you can copy or change.

In newer versions of firmware, the interface may look different, but the logic remains the same: Find the tab "Wireless Network" or "Wi-Fi Settings." If the password is hidden with asterisks, try clicking on the eye icon or using the browser developer tool (F12) to change the type of field from password to text, although in modern Xiaomi routers this can be blocked.

View saved passwords in Windows and macOS

If a Windows computer had previously connected to the network, the operating system could have saved the access key in its storage. To find out the password, open the Control Panel and go to Network and Sharing Center.

Click on your wireless network name, then select "Wireless Network Properties." In the window that opens, click on the "Security" tab. Check the "Display Typed Signs" box and the "Network Security Key" box will show the password you want.

For macOS users, the process is also simple. Open Keychain Access through Spotlight. From the list on the left, select System or iCloud, then find your Xiaomi network name. Double-click on the name will open a property window where you need to tick "Show Password" and enter your Mac account password.

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Viewing saved passwords on a PC is the fastest way to avoid resetting your router settings if you have access to a previously connected computer.

Resetting Xiaomi router to factory settings

When none of the gentle methods work, the radical but guaranteed way is a complete reset, which will return the router to the state it was in at the time of purchase, removing all user settings, including the changed Wi-Fi password and admins.

Most Xiaomi routers have a special hole on their case, signed as "Reset". To activate the recovery mode, you will need a thin object, such as a paper clip or toothpick. Turn the router on the network and wait for the load to be completed (usually 1-2 minutes).

Insert the paperclip into the Reset hole and hold the button for 5-10 seconds. Status indicator should start flashing yellow or orange, which signals the start of the reset process. Release the button and wait for the router to restart on its own.

⚠️ Note: After the reset, you will have to reconfigure the internet (enter data from the provider), so make sure you have a contract with the service provider or authorization data.

Security settings after access restoration

Once access to the router is returned, it is critical to ensure the proper level of protection. Standard passwords are often too simple and easy to pick up by attackers. It is recommended to immediately change the combination to complex, using a mixture of letters, numbers and special characters.

Go to miwifi.com and go to the security section. Make sure you choose WPA2-PSK or WPA3 encryption protocol if your devices support it. Avoid using an outdated WEP standard that breaks in minutes.

Also, you can disable WPS, which allows you to connect to the network without entering a password, but has known vulnerabilities. Regularly update the router’s firmware through the System Status menu to close security holes detected by developers.

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Use password managers to store complex combinations so you never have to deal with forgotten Wi-Fi access again.

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