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How to Recover WiFi Username and Password?

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You might have changed the Wi-Fi password for some security reason or to block the trespassers those who are using your paid data. Now after a month when you are again trying to change, you find that you have completely forgotten it. You can easily solve this problem in a few minutes and can get access to unlimited WiFi.

Note: Every router does not possess the capability to recover your password or username. If these below-mentioned steps do not work then you need to contact the company executives to solve your issues.

Methods to Recover WiFi Username & Password:

Method #1

If you want to recover your WiFi Username or Password, then you need to factory reset the WiFi of your router. Once you are done with a factory reset, you can easily use your WiFi by logging into the router by entering the default password and username. Here are the steps on how you can factory reset your router:

  • First of all, take a sharp object like a needle. You can also take a toothpick.
  • Find the small button that is located at the back of your WiFi Router, just below the Reset label.
  • Press that Reset button and hold for at least 30 seconds using a toothpick or needle.
  • Then release the reset button. Your router will restart itself.
  • After this, everything will reset to the default one that includes your password and username. You can now log in to your WiFi router using your default password and username.

Method #2

  1. If your Router WiFi (wireless or wired) is connected to your computer, then get online, go to your browser and type the router’s IP address in your address bar. At the time of login, enter the user name and password. Then click on the “Login” button beside the password box.
  2. A box will appear on your screen, there you will notice a “Setup” button at the top. Tap on the button.
  3. After this, on your left-hand side, click on the “Wireless Settings” option.
  4. Then tap on the “Add Wireless Device With WPS” option below.
  5. After this, a box will pop-up on your screen, from there select the “Manual” option.

Now, you can see all the information related to your WiFi network. You can even see your WiFi password available there.

Note: If you forget the password then there is no other way rather than resetting your router to factory defaults. For factory defaults, press the hidden button just behind your router and hold it at least for 30 seconds and release it. The light on the router will flash and restart itself.

Method #3

  1. If your Router WiFi (wireless or wired) is connected to your computer, then get online, go to your browser and type the router’s IP address in your address bar. At the time of login, enter the user name and password. Then click on the “Login” button beside the password box.
  2. A box will appear, there at the top of the screen, you will notice a “Setup” option, click on that.
  3. After clicking, navigate to the “Wireless Settings” option from that appeared box.
  4. Then tap on the “Manual Wireless Network Setup” option.
  5. Scroll down your page and locate the “Wireless Security Mode”. In this “Wireless Security Mode” section, you can specify your wireless password. You can see your password on the screen or you can find dots. If you find dots, then you again enter a new password. When you are done entering a new password, save that password by clicking on the “Save” option at the top of your page.

Find Your Default Username and Password

Prior to resetting your WiFi router, you should try to log in by entering your default username and password. It might happen that your password or username never changed. Since resetting your router will reset everything, it better to try up with your default username and password. There are many ways to find your default username and password.

  1. Have a visit to RouterPasswords.com- If you not finding your manual or common defaults are not working then you should visit RouterPasswords.com. At RouterPasswords.com, you can find a list containing default usernames and passwords for many routers.
  2. Look at the sticker on your router- Some routers especially those you get from your Internet Service Provider, contain unique passwords. The passwords are sometimes printed on the router’s sticker itself.
  3. Try Out a Common Username and Password- Nearly most of the routers make use of common username and password, i.e., “admin”. You can type “admin” and see whether its working or not.

Overall, these are steps on how you can recover your username and password. Next time, you can follow these above-mentioned steps to recover your WiFi username and password easily.