How to log in to Wi-Fi on Xiaomi Redmi: the complete guide

Owning a modern Xiaomi Redmi gives you access to a huge number of digital capabilities, but they all pale in the face if your phone can’t connect to the global network. The situation when a device finds a router, shows the status of “Connected”, but the Internet does not work, is familiar to many, often in public places, hotels or dormitories, where additional authorization is required through a browser.

The problem is that the MIUI or HyperOS operating system may not automatically open a pop-up window to enter a password or phone number, a phenomenon known as Captive Portal. Users often think that the Wi-Fi module is faulty, when in fact you only need to properly configure connection settings or force the login page to be called.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can do this: how to make your phone "see" the need for authorization, what DNS settings can help, and what to do if standard methods are blocked by security, and the instructions cover both simple menu actions and deeper technical manipulations.

Why Xiaomi Redmi doesn’t open the authorization page

The main reason is because of the security protocol, and when you connect to an open network, the router intercepts your first request and redirects it to the login page, but modern versions of Android and MIUI shells use the secure HTTPS connection by default for system checks.

If a Google or Xiaomi verification server can't get a response from the router because of encryption, the phone just says, "Connected, no Internet access." The Captive Portal system is silent in such cases, waiting for a clear signal. IP-An address that was previously assigned to another network and conflicts with current routing rules.

⚠️ Note: If you are on a corporate network or hotel, make sure the date and time on your device are set correctly.Time mismatch may block the security certificates required to display the login page.

Sometimes the culprit is the DNS cache. The phone remembers old routes and tries to knock on them, negating the new rules of the local network, in which case a simple reset of network settings or manual cleaning of the DNS cache, which we will talk about in the next sections, helps.

Basic Connection Setup and Forgetting the Network

The first step should always be to completely forget the network.This removes stored configurations, including possible errors in encryption types or proxy servers. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi, select the desired item and click “Delete” or “Forget this network”.

Then reconnect. When you enter your password (if you have one), or immediately after you connect, the system should try to check the connection. If the pop-up doesn't appear, try opening your browser manually. Enter 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 in the address bar. These requests are often forcibly redirected to the provider's authorization page.

• 📱 Open your Wi-Fi settings and find a problem network.
• 🗑️ Click “Delete” or “Forget Network” to reset settings.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone completely to clear temporary network sockets.
• 🌐 Try to reconnect and open any HTTP-website.

It is important to understand that some social networks require this. HTTP-The default browsers are trying to use the portal. HTTPS, So, what's blocking the redirect? http://neverssl.com — This site is designed specifically for such cases and has no encryption.

Using DNS and resetting network settings

One of the most common reasons for blocking the authorization page on Xiaomi Redmi is the enabled “Private” DNS» (Private DNS). This function encrypts everything. DNS-requests that the router cannot change the address to the login page. To fix this, go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Private DNS.

From the menu that opens, select Auto or Disconnected. If you have a specific address (like Google or AdGuard), the login page may never show up. Once you switch to Disconnect, try reconnecting to Wi-Fi.

If changing the DNS didn't help, perform a full network settings reset.This action won't delete your personal files, photos or apps, but will erase all stored Wi-Fi passwords and Bluetooth settings.The path to function: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks and Bluetooth.

Manual IP and DNS settings to bypass locks

In cases where automatic address acquisition (DHCP) fails, you can try to manually prescribe the settings, especially for older routers in hostels or hotels who don’t give addresses well to new devices. Go to your Wi-Fi network settings, click the arrow to the right of the name, and select “IP settings.”

Switch mode to C. DHCP It's important not to change it. IP-Address and gateway to arbitrary numbers, if you don't know the structure of the network. IP-Addresses and gateways as is (or copy them from the settings of another working device), but here is the DNS change.

• 🔢 In the field DNS 1 Enter 8.8.8.8 (Google).
• 🔢 In the field DNS 2 enter address 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).
• 💾 Save the settings and reconnect to the network.

Sometimes it helps to change yourself. IP-If you have a gateway to a router 192.168.1.1, try to give your phone 192.168.1.150. This can push the connection through if it's in the pool. DHCP I'm out of free addresses.

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Useful tip: Before changing static settings, take a picture of the screen with the current settings (IP, gateway, mask). If you enter incorrect data, you will lose communication with the router and will not be able to return the settings back without resetting.

Authorization problems in MIUI and HyperOS

Xiaomi shells have their own networking features. Wi-Fi Assistant can automatically turn off Wi-Fi if it thinks the internet isn't working (i.e., until you're logged in). → shut down → You can't log in.

To solve this, go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Assistant (or “Wi-Fi Assistant”). Turn off the “Switch to Mobile Data” or “Accelerate Network” feature, which will force the phone to stay on the Wi-Fi network even without Internet access, giving you time to log in.

It's also worth checking the date and time settings. Wrong time breaks down. SSL-You have certificates, and the browser writes "Security Error" without logging in. Make sure you check the "Use Network Time" box».

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI Aggressive energy saving can kill the process of the browser, which is waiting for a response from the portal. Add your browser (Chrome, Samsung Internet) to the battery exception list: Settings → Battery → Battery protection → Select your browser → No restrictions.

Alternative methods and use of third-party applications

If standard methods don't work, you can use specialized utilities. There are many Wi-Fi management applications in the Play Market that can speed up the opening of the Captive Portal. One popular solution is the WiFi Login Pages app or similar utilities that emulate queries.

Another method is to use modem modem on another device. If you have a second phone or laptop that can connect to that Wi-Fi and get logged in, you can give the internet to an already authorized Xiaomi Redmi via a Bluetooth modem or create an access point (although this rarely helps with a Bluetooth-based phone). MAC-filtering, but sometimes routers miss devices that go through NAT other authorized gadget).

For advanced users, there is a method of using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is a command line that can force a network check, and you need to enable debugging over USB and execute the command:

adb shell am start -W -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d http://connectivitycheck.gstatic.com/generate_204

This command will try to open the system browser at Google’s verification address, which often triggers an authorization window opening that doesn’t appear on its own.

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Main conclusion: In 90% of cases, the problem is solved by disabling the "Private" DNS» transitional HTTP-primary redirect sites.