Default Router Passwords by Brand
When a router is new or fresh out of a factory reset, the admin password and often the WiFi key fall back to a known default. This page lists the defaults for the most common consumer brands sold in 2020 through 2026, the admin IP to reach the web UI, and how to find the sticker or reset the device when the sticker is gone. Change the admin password the moment you log in for the first time.
Default credentials table
Many modern routers ship with a unique admin password printed on the back-of-router label rather than a shared factory default. Where a shared default still applies, it is shown below. If the sticker says something different, the sticker wins.
| Brand | Default admin login | Admin URL / IP | Default WiFi key |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | admin / admin (older); unique per device (newer) | 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 or tplinkwifi.net | Printed on sticker, e.g. TP-Link_XXXX / random 8-digit key |
| NETGEAR | admin / password (older); unique per device (newer) | 192.168.1.1 or routerlogin.net | NETGEARxx / word-word-number e.g. amazingpanda481 |
| Linksys | admin / admin or blank / admin | 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 | Linksys+last 5 of MAC / sticker key |
| ASUS | admin / admin (older); unique per device (AX/WiFi 6) | 192.168.1.1 or router.asus.com | ASUS_XX / printed on sticker |
| D-Link | admin / blank (older); unique per device (newer) | 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 | dlink-XXXX / sticker key |
| Huawei | admin / admin or printed on sticker | 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.3.1 or 192.168.101.1 | HUAWEI-XXXX / printed on sticker |
| Xiaomi / Redmi | No fixed default; set during first-boot app setup | 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com | Xiaomi_XXXX / set during Mi Home first boot |
| Ubiquiti (UniFi / AmpliFi) | ubnt / ubnt (UniFi APs, older); unique or app-configured | 192.168.1.1 (UniFi) or amplifi.lan | Configured during setup, no factory WPA key |
| ARRIS / SURFboard / Motorola | admin / password | 192.168.0.1 or 10.0.0.1 | Sticker key, typically 10 hex chars |
| Technicolor / Thomson | admin / unique per device | 192.168.1.254 or 192.168.0.1 | WPA key printed on sticker |
| Zyxel / Keenetic | admin / 1234 or admin / admin | 192.168.1.1 or my.keenetic.net | Printed on sticker |
| MikroTik | admin / blank (older); random per device (RouterOS 6.45+) | 192.168.88.1 | Configured during first setup |
| Google Nest WiFi / OnHub | No web UI; managed via Google Home app | n/a (app only) | Chosen by user during Google Home setup |
| Eero | No web UI; managed via Eero iOS/Android app | n/a (app only) | Chosen by user during app setup |
| TalkTalk / Sky / BT / Virgin Media (UK ISP) | admin / sticker key (BT); admin / admin (older) | 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 | Printed on card or router sticker, often ALL-CAPS alphanumeric |
Where to find the sticker
The factory credentials on modern routers are almost always on a printed label. Look in these spots in order:
Underside of the router
Majority of tower-style routers. Flip it over, the sticker is glued to the bottom panel next to the serial number.
Back panel near the WAN port
Common on TP-Link Archer, ASUS RT-AX, and NETGEAR Nighthawk models.
Removable drawer or slide-out card
Some Xfinity, Sky, and Virgin Media gateways hide a pull-out card with the SSID and WiFi key printed on it.
Inside the box (welcome card)
Mesh systems like Eero, Nest WiFi, and AmpliFi ship a paper card with the initial setup PIN. Default WiFi key is chosen by the user during app setup.
On top under a cosmetic cover
A minority of premium routers (ASUS ZenWiFi, older AmpliFi) hide the label under a removable top panel.
Inside a manual or welcome email
Some ISPs send the admin password separately from the router. Search mailbox for router or broadband keywords.
When to factory-reset the router
A factory reset reverts every setting, including the admin password and WiFi key, to what is printed on the sticker. Do it only when the following are all true:
You own the router outright or have permission from the owner to reset it.
You have physical access to the device and can press the recessed Reset button.
You are ready to reconfigure the WiFi name, password, port forwarding, and any ISP-specific settings that existed before.
You have confirmed that no easier path (sticker, router admin, ISP app, saved password on a phone or PC) works first.
Reset procedure
Power the router on, locate the pinhole labeled Reset, and press it with a paperclip for 10 seconds (TP-Link, D-Link), 15 seconds (NETGEAR, Linksys), or 30 seconds (ASUS 30-30-30 method). The LEDs flash and the unit reboots with factory defaults.
Common admin IPs cheat sheet
If the sticker does not list the admin URL, try these IPs in order. One of them reaches the login page on nearly every home router sold in the last decade.
192.168.1.1192.168.0.1192.168.0.254192.168.1.254192.168.2.1192.168.3.1192.168.8.1192.168.31.1192.168.88.1192.168.100.1192.168.101.110.0.0.110.0.0.13810.1.1.1tplinkwifi.netrouterlogin.netrouter.asus.commy.keenetic.netSecurity warning: change defaults immediately
Default credentials are the first thing attackers try
Internet-wide scanners hit every exposed router management interface with admin/admin, admin/password, and the top 100 factory defaults within minutes of the device coming online. Botnets such as Mirai and its dozens of successors rely on exactly this. Change the admin password to a unique 16+ character string at first login.
Factory WiFi keys on modern routers from reputable brands are long and random enough to be safe on their own, but it is still good practice to rotate them once a year and after any guest who no longer needs access leaves.
If the defaults do not work and the sticker is gone
When the unit was bought second-hand, previously configured by someone else, or the sticker was peeled off, the defaults above may no longer apply. The owner could have changed the admin password years ago. Options in order of increasing effort:
- 1
Check another device already on the network.
Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android devices connected to the network can reveal the WiFi password, see our guides for each OS.
- 2
Ask the ISP.
If the router is rented from an ISP (Comcast, AT&T, BT, Sky, Deutsche Telekom), the ISP app or a support call can display or reset the admin password remotely.
- 3
Factory reset the router.
Last resort if you own it. Brings admin and WiFi back to the label values.
- 4
Authorized handshake recovery for the WiFi key.
When the network is yours and admin access is impossible, a captured WPA or WPA2 handshake can be processed by an authorized recovery service. Read what a handshake is first.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a universal router password that works on every brand?
No. admin/admin and admin/password are the closest to universal but they work only on older or cheaper models. Modern TP-Link, NETGEAR, ASUS, and D-Link routers ship with a unique per-device admin password on the sticker, and there is no shared default that bypasses it.
How do I find the default password for a specific router model?
Type the exact model number (printed on the sticker, usually next to FCC ID) into the manufacturer's support site. They publish the factory admin credentials in the online manual or quick start guide for that model.
Can I see the admin password from a connected device?
Only if somebody saved it in a browser password manager or a notes app. The router itself does not broadcast or expose the admin password over the network.
Does resetting the router change the MAC address or serial?
No. Reset wipes only the configuration. MAC, serial, and factory WPA key printed on the sticker are stored in read-only flash and do not change.
What is the difference between the admin password and the WiFi password?
The admin password lets you log into the router's web interface to change settings. The WiFi password (WPA key) lets a device join the wireless network. They are stored and used separately. Changing one does not change the other.
Sticker gone, admin access lost, no saved device?
For a network you own, an authorized WPA or WPA2 recovery using a captured handshake may help. Start with the recovery guide or the recovery form.
Owner-authorized use only
This reference is intended for owners and administrators of the listed hardware. Do not attempt to log into a router you are not authorized to manage.
Related reading
Forgot the router password entirely? See forgot router WiFi password. Decide between the web UI and handshake recovery in router admin vs handshake recovery.