Need your Wi-Fi password again? You can usually read it from a phone or computer that is already connected, or from the router admin page. This hub covers the common paths and links to step-by-step guides.
Fast options
- Check Wi-Fi password on iPhone
- Find Wi-Fi password on Android
- Find Wi-Fi password on Windows
- Log into the router and open Wireless / Wi-Fi settings (see below)
Find the password on the router
- Connect to the network (or use Ethernet).
- Open the gateway IP in your browser. Common addresses are 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, and 10.0.0.1 for many Xfinity gateways.
- Sign in with the admin password (often on the sticker).
- Open Wireless, Wi-Fi, or WLAN settings and view or change the network password (also called the passphrase or key).
Full login walkthrough: How to log into your router.
Forgot Wi-Fi password?
If no device still knows the password, log into the router and set a new one. If you also forgot the admin password, you may need a factory reset. See How to factory reset a router.
Xfinity or Comcast Wi-Fi password
Xfinity gateways often use 10.0.0.1. You can also change the Wi-Fi name and password in the Xfinity app. Brand page: Xfinity / Comcast. Reset guide: How to reset an Xfinity router.
Want a new strong password?
Generate one with the Wi-Fi password generator, then paste it into the router wireless settings. Share it with guests using the Wi-Fi QR code generator.