How to find out the password from Wi-Fi on the Xiaomi router: all working ways

Forgot the password from the home Wi-Fi that the Xiaomi router gives away? The situation is familiar to many: the password was entered once when you set up, and then automatically saved on all devices. But if you bought a new smartphone, tablet or connect a guest to the network, you have to remember the combination of characters that seemed so reliable. Fortunately, Xiaomi routers (Mi Router 3/4/4A/4C/5/AX series and others) have several ways to restore access to the password, both through the official application and without it.

In this article, we'll look at all the current methods, including browsing a password in the web interface, using the Mi WiFi mobile app, resetting to factory settings, and even alternative options for advanced users. Importantly, some methods require physical access to the router or stored data on other devices. If you're not a network administrator, these methods will not work, you will need to agree with the owner.

1. Viewing the password through the Mi WiFi application (official way)

The easiest and safest method is to use the proprietary Mi WiFi app (formerly Mi Router), which is installed on Android or iOS smartphones.

• 📱 You have a smartphone that is already connected to the Wi-Fi network of the Xiaomi router.
• 🔑 You know the username and password for logging into the application (by default – data from the Xiaomi account).
• 📡 The router is enabled and available on the local network.

To see the password:

1. Open the Mi WiFi app and wait for the router to connect.
2. Go to the Wi-Fi settings section (or Wi-Fi settings in English).
3. Click on your network name (SSID).
4. The Password field will show the current combination. If the characters are hidden, tap the icon of your eye. 👁️.

If the app requests a password to log in but you don’t remember it, try using the Xiaomi account recovery (if the router is linked to it).

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If the Mi WiFi app doesn’t see the router, check if the smartphone is connected to its Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, you can use mobile Internet and log in through a Xiaomi cloud account if the router is tied to it.

2. How to view the password in the router's web interface

The Xiaomi web-based router control panel is accessible via any browser on a computer or smartphone, a method that works even without the Mi WiFi app, but requires a connection to the router’s network (by cable or Wi-Fi).

Instructions:

1. Connect the device (PC, laptop, smartphone) to the network of the Xiaomi router.
2. Open your browser and type in the address bar 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com. Click Enter.
3. Enter your login login and password. This is the default login: 🔐 Login: admin 🔐 Password: Admin or the one you set up when setting up.

Settings → Wi-Fi

Advanced → Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Password

If you don’t remember the login data, try standard combinations (admin/admin, root/admin) or reset your router settings (see section 4).

3. Recover passwords through saved networks on other devices

If you have a device (smartphone, laptop, tablet) that previously connected to Xiaomi's Wi-Fi network, you can extract the password from its settings. This method does not require access to the router, but you need administrator rights on the device.

On Windows:

1. Open the Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network Management Center.
2. Click on the name of your Wi-Fi network.
3. In the window that opens, select Wireless Network Properties → Security.
4. Check the Display entered signs - the password will appear in the Key to network security field.

On macOS:

1. Open the Programs → Utilities → Terminal.
2. Enter the command: security find-generic-password -wa "Name your network" (replace the name your network with the real SSID).
3. Enter the password from your Mac account and the system will show you the Wi-Fi password.

Through the Mi WiFi | Router Web Interface | Saved Networks on PC/smartphone |Reset router |Never recovered-->

4.Reset Xiaomi router to factory settings

If none of the previous methods worked, the radical way is to completely reset your settings, which will return the router to the “out of the box” state, including the standard Wi-Fi password (indicated on the case sticker), minus the method: all personal settings (including network name, guest access, parental control) will be lost.

How to reset:

1. Find the Reset button on the back of the router (usually deepened into the case).
2. Take a paperclip or toothpick, press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing.
3. Release the button – the router will restart (it will take 1-2 minutes).
4. After reset, connect to the network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-minute MAC-address).
5. The default password is on the sticker under the router (usually 8 characters, such as 12345678).

Backup settings (if you have access to the web interface) | Write down the sticker (network name and default password) | Prepare a paper clip or toothpick for the Reset button | Make sure the router is connected to the network-->

Warning: Once reset, all devices will be disconnected from Wi-Fi, and you will have to re-enter the password on each gadget.

5. Alternative ways for advanced users

If standard methods don't work, and resetting isn't desirable, you can try more complex options, which require technical knowledge and are not always safe.

Method 1: Connecting to Telnet/SSH

Some Xiaomi models (such as Mi Router 3G) allow you to connect via SSH and extract the password from the configuration file.

1. Activate SSH via the web interface (Developer Mode section).
2. Connect to SSH using the PuTTY program (login: root, password: admin or your current one).
3. Follow the command: cat /etc/config/wireless In the output, find the key='your password' line.

Method 2: Removing password from backup

If you have a backup of your router settings (a file with the.cfg or.bin extension), you can extract the password using text editors (for example, Notepad++). Open the file and find the WPAPSK string, after which the password will be specified in encrypted or open form.

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Methods using SSH or backups are only suitable for advanced users, and incorrect actions can lead to a router failure or network vulnerability.

Comparison of password recovery methods

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you restore your password, you often have some common problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🚫 Miwifi.com does not open: check the connection to the router (Wi-Fi or cable), try an alternative router IP (192.168.31.1). VPN.
• 🔄 Router not reset: hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds.If the indicators don't blink, check power.
• 🔒 Mi WiFi asks for a password: use the data from the Xiaomi account that the router is attached to. If you don't remember, reset the settings.

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi router was purchased by hand, the previous owner could change the data to log in to the web interface.

Another common mistake is trying to hack your router with bruteforcers like Aircrack-ng, which is not only illegal, it can also lock your device. All the legal ways are already described above — use them.

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