How to Change Your Wi-Fi Name and Password

Changing your Wi-Fi name (called an SSID) and password takes about five minutes and helps keep your network secure. The process is the same for most home routers — you log into the router’s admin page from a web browser.

Step 1: Find Your Router’s Admin Address

The admin page is usually at one of these addresses — type it directly into your browser’s address bar (not the search box):

• 192.168.1.1
• 192.168.0.1
• 192.168.2.1
• 10.0.0.1

If none of those work, check the sticker on the bottom of your router — it usually lists the admin address, sometimes labelled “Gateway” or “Router URL.”

Step 2: Log Into the Router

You will be asked for a username and password. Common defaults are admin / admin or admin / password. The correct credentials for your specific router are printed on the sticker as well.

Step 3: Find the Wireless Settings

Once logged in, look for a menu section called Wireless, Wi-Fi, or WLAN. The exact location varies by router brand:

• TP-Link: Wireless → Basic Settings
• Netgear: Wireless Settings (or ADVANCED → Setup → Wireless Setup)
• Asus: Wireless → General
• Linksys: Wireless → Basic Wireless Settings

Step 4: Change the Network Name and Password

1. Find the field labelled SSID, Network Name, or Wi-Fi Name and type your new name.
2. Find the field labelled Password, Passphrase, or Network Key and type your new password.
3. Use a password that is at least 12 characters and mixes letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid your address, surname, or anything obvious.
4. Make sure the security mode is set to WPA2 or WPA3 — not WEP.
5. Click Save or Apply.

Step 5: Reconnect Your Devices

The router will briefly restart and broadcast the new name. You will need to reconnect every device — phone, laptop, smart TV, etc. — using the new password. If you have a lot of smart-home devices, write the new details down before saving. Need help reconnecting devices? Ask us.