How To Change Your Wifi Password

It’s a lot easier than you might think

If you kept the default username and password for your WiFi network, it’s probably just because the mangled collection of letters seemed more secure than anything you could imagine.

The fact is, it’s better to have a unique name and password for your WiFi. There are more connected devices today than ever before, and entering a 27-character string of letters and numbers gets confusing.

On the other hand, if you kept that same password for this length of time because you aren’t sure how to change it, here’s how – and it’s a lot easier than you might think.

Also, if you don’t remember your current WiFi password, you can easily look it up in Windows. Check out the YouTube video from our sister-site, Online Tech Tips, where we go though some simple steps to quickly view the WiFi password:

How To Change Your WiFi Name & Password

To change your WiFi name and/or password, you will need to know the IP address for your router. There are a few ways to access this information.

The easiest way to find your router IP address in Windows is via the command prompt.

In MacOS, the process is a bit more streamlined.

Accessing The Router’s Web Interface

The next step involves entering the IP address into your address bar in your browser. Once you’ve done this, you’ll be taken to a gateway where you can change your router settings.

Changing Your Password

Once you have gained access to your router, the final step is to change the password. Depending on the type of router and your ISP, this may be hidden beneath several different menus.

Alternative Ways To Change Your WiFi Password

If you can log into your ISP’s gateway (the same area you would use to pay a bill or check the status of your connection), there is likely a way to change your WiFi password directly. This is especially true if the ISP supplies your router.

This is often an easier process than logging directly into the gateway. However, it’s still a good idea to access your router’s gateway at least once to ensure the username and password are not left at the default settings.

Patrick is an Atlanta-based technology writer with a background in programming and smart home technology. When he isn’t writing, nose to the grindstone, he can be found keeping up with the latest developments in the tech world and upping his coffee game.Read Patrick’s Full Bio

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