What is the password on Xiaomi routers by default and how to change it

You bought a Xiaomi router (or inherited it from previous apartment owners) but don't know what password is used to log into settings or connect to Wi-Fi? This situation is familiar to many - especially if the device has already been used. The manufacturer sets standard combinations for new devices, but they are often changed by users or reset after firmware updates.

In this article, we will analyze all possible factory passwords for Xiaomi routers (including Mi Router 4A/4C/4Q, AX1800/AX3600/AX6000 and others), explain how to find them on the device case or in the documentation, and show how to reset the settings to factory if you forgot the current password.

Xiaomi’s Factory Passwords: Where to Look for Them

The specific combination for logging into the admin panel or connecting to Wi-Fi depends on the router model and the region of sale.

• 📋 Admin panel password: usually admin (also admin) on newer models (e.g., admin, AX6000) You may need to link to your Mi Account.
• 🔑 Default Wi-Fi password: Most often it is a unique code specified on a sticker under the router (for example, 1234567890 or a random set of 8-12 characters).
• 🌍 Regional features: China and Europe may even have different standard logins, for example, Chinese versions sometimes use root instead of admin.

Where to look for a factory password:

1. Sticker on the case (usually on the bottom or back panel) – there are SSID (network name), Password (wi-fi password) and sometimes login data to the admin.
2. Box and documentation: complete with the router is a booklet with a brief instruction, which is prescribed standard settings.
3. Battery label (relevant for backup models such as the Mi Router 4C).

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If the sticker is erased or painted over, try to illuminate it with a flashlight at an angle - sometimes the symbols become visible.

Important: If the router was already in use, the previous owner could change the password, in which case the only way to return access is to reset to the factory settings (more about this in the next section).

How to reset the password on the Xiaomi router: step-by-step instructions

If you can't log in to the control panel or connect to Wi-Fi, you'll have to do a hard reset, which will delete all user data, including network name, passwords and firewall rules.

The instructions are suitable for most Xiaomi models (Mi Router 3/4/4A/4C/4Q, AX1800/AX3600/AX6000, etc.):

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1. Find the Reset button on the back of the router (usually it is recessed in the case and signed or marked with an icon). ⭮).
2. Turn the router on the network (power indicator will light up).
3. Press and hold the Reset button for 10-15 seconds until the lights start flashing or the LED goes out.
4. Release the button – the router will restart (it will take 1-2 minutes).
5. After restarting, connect to a Wi-Fi network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-minute MAC-address) and use the standard password from the sticker.

If the discharge did not work:

• 🔌 Check that the router is online and the power indicator is on.
• ⏱️ Hold the Reset button for longer (up to 20 seconds).
• 🔄 Try to turn off the power for 30 seconds, then repeat the procedure.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, the router will return to factory settings, including open Wi-Fi without a password (on some models!

Table: Standard passwords for popular Xiaomi models

Below is a summary of the factory data for logging into the admin panel and connecting to Wi-Fi. If your model is not listed, use the data from the sticker on the case.

Important: Starting in 2021, Xiaomi has been actively switching routers to authorization via Mi Account, abandoning standard passwords. If your model is released later, you will likely need to link the device to an account in the Mi Home app to log in.

How to change the password on the Xiaomi router: a step-by-step guide

After resetting or first connection, you must change the standard password to protect your network from unauthorized access. Let's take the example of the web interface and the mobile application Mi WiFi.

Method 1: Through a Web Interface (192.168.31.1)

1. Connect to the router network (via Wi-Fi or cable).
2. Open your browser and enter 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com.
3. Sign in with a standard login/password (admin/admin) or Mi Account data.
4. Go to the Wi-Fi section → Security settings.
5. In the Password field, enter a new combination (recommendations for choosing a password - in the next section).
6. Save the changes and reconnect all devices to the network.

Method 2: Using Mi WiFi (Android/iOS)

If the web interface is not available (for example, on AX3600), use the official application:

1. Download Mi WiFi from Google Play or App Store.
2. Connect to the router network.
3. Open the application and log in via Mi Account (if required).
4. Select your router from the list of devices.
5. Go to Wi-Fi Settings → Change your password.
6. Please enter a new password and save it.

⚠️ Note: After changing the password, all connected devices (smartphones, laptops, smart appliances) will be disconnected from the network.

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How to Create a Strong Password for Xiaomi Router

A weak password is one of the main reasons for hacking home networks, and hackers use automated scripts to match combinations, so you can't use:

• 🔢 Simple sequences: 12345678, 88888888, qwertyuiop.
• 📅 Dates of birth, pet names or phone numbers.
• 📌 Standard passwords from the sticker (easy to find in the database of leaks).

Recommendations for creating a strong password:

• 🔐 Length: at least 12 characters (optimally 16)+).
• 🔤 Symbols: Use upper and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters (!@#$% etc.).
• 🎲 Accident: avoid meaningful words. Use a password generator (e.g., Bitwarden or KeePass).
• 🔄 Update: Change your password every 6-12 months.

Examples of strong passwords (do not use them in the original!):

• kL9#pQ2!xR4@mN7*
• T5$vB8?zP3!qW1&
• 7Hj#2Lm*9Kp!4Fg@

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To remember a complex password, write it down in a password manager (such as Google Password Manager or 1Password) or on paper that you store in a safe place.

Frequent Mistakes When Setup Your Password on Xiaomi and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes that lead to connection problems or security vulnerabilities.

1. Use Cyrillic in passwords: Some devices (especially older smartphones or smart appliances) don't support UTF-8 encoding in passwords. Use only Latin characters.
2. Disable Wi-Fi encryption. In pursuit of speed, users sometimes choose Open Network or WEP (Old Protocol). Always use WPA2-PSK or WPA3.
3. Maintaining the standard SSID. Name of the species network Xiaomi_1234 It gives you a router model, which makes it easier for hackers to pick up vulnerabilities).
4. Ignoring firmware updates. Outdated software may contain critical vulnerabilities. Check for updates regularly in System → Update.

If after changing the password, the devices do not connect to the network:

• 🔄 Restart the router (turn off power for 30 seconds).
• 📱 On your smartphone/laptop, “forget” the network (Wi-Fi settings) → Forget) and connect again.
• 🖥️ Check if the router is on the filter. MAC-Addresses (can block new devices).

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Always check your password for typos before saving, and a single character error will make the connection impossible and the reset will have to be repeated.

Additional security measures for Xiaomi router

In addition to a strong password, you should configure other security parameters:

• 🔒 Turn off remote access. → Remote management deactivate the option if you don't use it, and it will prevent attacks from the Internet.
• 🛡️ Turn on firewall. Activate built-in security. → Firewall: Mi AIoT models also have DDoS protection feature.
• 📡 Create a guest network. For visitors, set up a separate Wi-Fi with limited access to the local network (Wi-Fi). → Guest network).
• 🔄 Set up a backup. In the System section → Backup save your current settings, which will help you quickly recover from a crash.

For advanced users:

• 🔧 Change the standard admin port. The default port is port 80. Change it to a non-standard port (e.g. 8085) in the System section. → Access.
• 🔗 Disable UPnP. UPnP may be vulnerable to attacks. Deactivate it on the Network → UPnP if you are not using it P2P-applications.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions