Use a factory reset on your eero router when you forgot the admin password or need a clean configuration. This erases custom Wi-Fi settings.
eero-specific steps
eero mesh nodes reset from the eero app or with a button press pattern on the node (check your model’s guide). After reset you set up again in the app. eero is app-first rather than a classic 192.168.x.x admin page. Related: eero and public vs local vs gateway IP.
General reset checklist
- Keep power connected.
- Hold Reset 10 to 15 seconds (follow your model if the manual differs).
- Wait for a full reboot.
- Join default Wi-Fi from the sticker if needed.
- Change admin and Wi-Fi passwords after login.
General guide: How to factory reset a router. Login help: How to log into your router.