How to Recover Your Password from Xiaomi Router: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Models

Forgot the password from the Xiaomi router?

A forgotten Wi-Fi password or Xiaomi router admin panel is a nasty situation, but it’s solvable. Unlike smartphones, where a password reset can lead to data loss, routers are easier to restore access: just return factory settings or use backup login methods. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways for Mi Router 4A, 4C, AX1800, AX3000, AX6000 and others – from reset via the Reset button to recovery via the Mi Home application.

It's important to understand that if you're talking about a Wi-Fi password, you can look at it on the router sticker (if you haven't changed it) or in the settings of your connected devices, but the password on the admin panel (web interface at 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com) is almost impossible to recover without resetting, but don't worry, we'll show you how to do it with minimal network consequences.

Method 1: Reset password through the Reset button (most reliable)

If you don't remember the Wi-Fi password or the login data, hardware reset is the only universal method. It works on all Xiaomi models, including the outdated Mi Router 3 and the new AX9000. The procedure takes less than a minute, but has one drawback: all router settings (including network name, passwords, tied devices) will be reset to factory ones.

To avoid problems after reset, prepare the data for resetting: Wi-Fi name and password, PPPoE settings (if you use it) in advance), MAC-You can find the addresses of the associated devices on the contract with the provider or on the sticker of the router.

• 🔌 Turn off the router from power (remove the plug from the socket).
• 🖱️ Find the Reset button on the back (usually recessed in the case).
• 📍 Take a paper clip or toothpick, press and hold the button (10-15 seconds).
• ⚡ Without releasing Reset, connect the router power.
• 🔄 Wait until all the indicators blink and the router restarts (about 30-60 seconds).

Make sure the power indicator is green/blue

Connect to a Wi-Fi network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX (password)

Go to the admin panel at 192.168.31.1 (admin serves as the username and password)

Set up an Internet connection (PPPoE/DHCP) according to the provider’s instructions

Update the router’s firmware (if available)

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After resetting, the router will create a new Wi-Fi network with a default name (for example, a new Wi-Fi network, Xiaomi_AX3000_1234) and the password on the sticker, the admin panel will be available at miwifi.com or 192.168.31.1 with admin login and admin password (or an empty password field on older models).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi routers with MiWiFi firmware ROM (Chinese version) may require a link to your Mi Account after reset. If the router is purchased in China, check in advance if it is blocked for other regions.

Method 2: Recover passwords through the Mi Home app

If the router is linked to your Xiaomi account (via the Mi Home app), you can restore access without physically resetting. This method is suitable for models with cloud-enabled management: Mi Router 4A Gigabit, AX1800, AX3600 and later. The main condition is that the router must be connected to the Internet (even if you forget the Wi-Fi password, but remember the data from the Mi Account).

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone and log in.
2. Go to the Devices section → Network → [Your router].
3. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Wi-Fi settings.
4. Enter a new password for the network and save the changes.

If the router appears in Mi Home but does not respond to commands, try:

• 🔄 Restart the router (turn off / turn on the power).
• 📶 Connect to its network via Wi-Fi from another device (password can be saved in the phone/laptop settings).
• 🔧 Update the router’s firmware through the app (if available).

If the Mi Home router is displayed as “Offline” but the indicators are on, try resetting the app cache (in Android/iOS settings) or reinstalling it. Sometimes changing the region of your Mi Account to “China” (in profile settings) helps.

⚠️ Warning: After updating the firmware through Mi Home, the router can automatically restart. Do not interrupt the process if the indicator flashes orange - this is a sign of installing the update.

Method 3: Viewing the saved password on connected devices

If other devices are already connected to the router network (laptop, smartphone, tablet), you can find out the current password without reset. This will only work if the password does not change after connecting the device.

On Windows 10/11:

1. Open the settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
2. Click Manage Known Networks and select your Xiaomi network.
3. Click Properties and in the Security Settings section tick Display entered signs.

On Android (root or file manager rights required):

• 📱 Install the WiFi Password Viewer app (for example, this is the).
• 🔍 Run the scan - the program will show all saved passwords.

On macOS:

Open the Terminal and enter:


find-generic-password -wa "Name your network"

If the device was connected to the router via WPS (quick connection button), the password may not be saved, in which case, try pressing WPS on the router (the button with two arrows) and connecting again.

Method 4: Log in through a backup account (for MiWiFi firmware)

Xiaomi routers with MiWiFi ROM (Chinese version) have a hidden backup function. If you forgot the admin panel password, but remember the attached Mi Account, you can log in through it:

1. Connect to the router network (via Wi-Fi or cable).
2. Open your browser and go to miwifi.com or 192.168.31.1.
3. Instead of the standard login/password, click Login via Mi Account (or similar button).
4. Sign in with your Xiaomi account.

This method does not work on all models. If there is no sign-in button via Mi Account, try:

• 🌐 Change the interface language to English or Chinese (button in the upper right corner).
• 🔄 Update the router to the latest version (via Mi Home).
• 📱 Connect to the router via the Mi WiFi app (available for Android).

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Method 5: Use Telnet/SSH (for advanced users)

If you have access to a router over Wi-Fi or cable, but have forgotten the password of the admin panel, you can try hacking via Telnet/SSH. This method is suitable for models with an open port 22 or 23 (usually routers with custom firmware or older versions of MiWiFi ROM).

Instructions for Windows:

1. Download the PuTTY program (official website).
2. Connect to the router on IP-192.168.31.1 (port 23 for Telnet or 22 for Telnet) SSH).
3. Enter the standard logins: Login: root Password: admin (or leave blank)
4. Run the command to reset the password: nvram set http_passwd="" nvram commit reboot

⚠️ Warning: This method doesn't work on all Xiaomi models. on new routers (AX6000, AX9000) port Telnet/SSH The wrong commands can cause the router to break down!

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Use Telnet/SSH only if you are confident in your actions. On routers with the latest firmware, this method is most often blocked, and attempts to select a password can cause the device to automatically lock.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you restore your Xiaomi router password, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔴 Router doesn't reset via Reset: Hold the button not 5-10, but 20-30 seconds (AX6000) You need to pinch Reset, then turn on the power and hold for another 15 seconds.
• 🔴 After reset, miwifi.com won't open: Check what the computer gets IP-Router address (IPconfig must have a network) 192.168.31.x). Try another browser or clear the cache.
• 🔴 Mi Home does not see the router: Make sure the router is connected to the Internet (indicator) WAN Reboot your router and smartphone, check the geolocation in Mi Home (to be selected for China or Global").
• 🔴 Password reset, but Wi-Fi doesn't work: Check internet connection settings (PPPoE/DHCP) The admin panels, probably after the reset, the ISP's parameters flew off.

If the Xiaomi router after reset requires a link to the Mi Account, but you do not remember the data, try:

1. Create a new Xiaomi account and link the router to it.
2. Contact Xiaomi with a check (if the router is new).
3. Install custom firmware (such as OpenWRT) if the warranty is not important.

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