You bought a Xiaomi Mi Router, plugged it in, set up Wi-Fi — and you safely forgot your password after a couple of months. Or worse, you bought the device with your hands and the previous owner didn't leave any login details. The situation is familiar to many, but it's easier than it seems. In this article, we'll look at all the possible ways to find or recover a password from a Xiaomi router, including hidden factory combinations, reset to default settings, and alternative access methods.
It’s important to understand that the password from the router’s web interface (to log into the control panel at 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com) and the password from the Wi-Fi network are different things. We’ll look at both. Also note that new models (such as the Xiaomi Router AX6000 or Mi Router 4A Gigabit) may have different security algorithms from older devices (Mi Router 3 or Mi Wi-Fi Nano). If your router is tied to your Mi Account, this adds another layer of security — that’s also to talk about.
Warn in advance: some methods (such as factory resets) will result in the loss of all user settings, from guest network to parental controls.
1.Where is the factory password from the Xiaomi router stored
If you've never changed your password after you've purchased it, you can find it on the device itself or in the documentation.
- 📄 On the sticker at the bottom of the router. On most Xiaomi models (like Mi Router). 4C or AX1800) indicated SSID (Network name and Password, which is a random set of characters, sometimes hidden under a layer of security, so you can nail it carefully.
- 📦 In a box with a router, you have a brief instruction or a separate card with the data you want to connect to, and check the document packet, and maybe the password is there.
- 📱 In the Mi Wi-Fi mobile app. If the router was configured through an official app, the password could be saved in the connection history. Open the app, select your router - sometimes the password is displayed in the Network Management section. → Wi-Fi settings.
On newer models (such as the Xiaomi Router BE7000), the factory password can be generated automatically when you first connect and not duplicated on the sticker, in which case the only way to know it is to go to the router control panel (if you remember the password from it) or reset the settings.
⚠️ Warning: If you bought a router with your hands, the previous owner could reset the settings to the factory settings, in which case the password on the sticker will again be valid. But if the device was tied to your Mi Account account, you will need to untie it through the service. https://account.xiaomi.com (section Devices → Delete).
2. How to find out the password from Wi-Fi through the control panel of the router
If you remember the password to log into the router's web interface (or it's the same as the factory one), you can see the current Wi-Fi password in the settings. Here's a step-by-step instruction:
- Connect to the router via cable (via LAN port) or Wi-Fi (if you are connected as a guest or remember an old password).
- Open your browser and type in the address bar 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com. Click Enter.
- Enter the login login login and password. By default, it is: Login: admin Password: admin or the one listed on the router's sticker.
Settings → Wi-Fi
Advanced → Wireless
Password
Wireless Password
On some firmware (e.g., Mi Router 3G), the password may be hidden for security reasons, in which case it can be changed but not viewed. If you don't remember the current Wi-Fi password but have access to the control panel, just come up with a new one and save it in a safe place.
☑️ What to do if you can’t enter the control panel
3. Resetting Xiaomi router to factory settings
If you don't remember your Wi-Fi password or your login data, you'll only have a full reset, which will return the router to the box-like state, but all of your settings (including network name, passwords, device priorities) will be lost.
The discharge is carried out in two ways:
- 🔄 Through the Reset button: Find a small hole on the back of the router that says Reset or WPS/Reset. Take a paperclip or toothpick, press and hold the button inside the hole 10–15 So let go of the button, let go of the button, the router will reboot and return to factory settings.
Through the control panel.
- Go to the web interface at 192.168.31.1.
- Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
- Click Reset and confirm the action.
After discharge:
- Name of the network (SSID) It will become standard, for example. Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-character MAC-address).
- The Wi-Fi password will be the same as the sticker under the router.
- The password to enter the control panel will be reset to admin.
If the router is not linked to an account, this method will not work. Also note that on some firmware (for example, on Padavan), the Mi Wi-Fi application may not recognize the device - in this case, use the web interface.
An important nuance: if you reset the router to factory settings, but it is still tied to someone else’s Mi Account, you will need to contact the previous owner or contact Xiaomi with a check to unbundle.
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If you often forget passwords, save them in a password manager (like KeePass or Bitwarden) or take a screenshot of the Wi-Fi settings on your phone.
5. Alternative ways to get a password from Xiaomi Router
If standard methods don’t help, try these options:
| Method | Description | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing through a connected device | On Windows: open Control Panel → Network Management Center → Wireless Network → Properties → Security and tick Display Typed Signs. On Android (from root): Use the WiFi Password Viewer app. | Any model if the device is already connected to the network |
| Use of WPS | Press the WPS button on the router, then connect the device via WPS in Wi-Fi settings. Password is not required, but the network will only be available for the duration of the session (usually 2 minutes). | Mi Router 4A, AX6000 and others with WPS support |
| Connection via cable and DHCP | Connect the router to the computer by LAN-In some cases, Internet access will be provided without authorization, but the settings of the router will remain blocked. | Any model, but without access to the control panel |
| Exploitation of firmware vulnerabilities | Old firmware (such as Mi Router 3 with version below 2.28.13) has bugs that can bypass authorization, but this requires technical skills and is illegal on new devices. | Outdated models (not recommended) |
The most reliable and legal way is to reset your settings, all other methods are either temporary (like WPS) or require prior access to the network, and if the router is linked to your Mi Account, you can't do without resetting or unbundling.
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If you bought a router by hand, check before buying whether it is untied from your previous Mi Account, otherwise you will not be able to use all the features of the device.
6. How to protect your Xiaomi router password from future loss
To avoid searching for a password every time you need to connect a new device, follow these tips:
- 🔐 Use password managers. Save data from the router in Google Password Manager, 1Password It's more reliable than writing it down on paper.
- 📋 Take a picture of the sticker from the router. The factory password will come in handy after resetting your settings. Store the photo in a protected album (for example, in Google Photos with limited access).
- 🔄 Configure configuration backup. In the router control panel (Settings) → System system → Backup) you can save the file with the settings. When you reset it can be restored.
- 📱 Link the router to your Mi Account, which allows you to control the device through the Mi Wi-Fi app and restore access even after a reset.
We also recommend:
- Change the standard password from the control panel (admin) to a more complex one (for example, generated through PasswordsGenerator).
- Disable remote access to the router in settings (Settings → System → Remote management) if you are not using it.
- Update the router’s firmware to close vulnerabilities that allow you to crack the password.
On Xiaomi routers with MiWiFi ROM firmware (such as the AX3600), the Wi-Fi password can be synced to your Mi Account. This means that when you change your password on one device (such as your phone), it automatically updates on the router. To enable this feature, go to Settings → Mi Account → Wi-Fi password sync.