How to change the login administrator password of the TP-Link home network device
7720897 Introduction
When logging in to the device for the first time via the web management page or the Tether app, you will be prompted to create an administrator password (some models require both a username and a password). This article walks you through changing these credentials on all TP-Link home network devices.
Requirements
- One device that can open web browsers (e.g., a computer). Or a smartphone or tablet with the Tether app/tpMiFi app installed by visiting the Google Play Store or App Store.
- Power on the TP-Link home network device and wait for it to reboot completely.
Configuration
First, identify the product category of your TP-Link device by typing the device model into the search box on the official website. Then choose the correct category below for the related steps.
Note: The actual interface and the function options shown on this FAQ may vary slightly from your product model. For more details, please refer to your router's User Guide.
Method 1: Via web management page
Step 1. Connect a computer to the TP-Link Wireless Router wirelessly or wiredly, and open a browser to visit tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1 to log in to the device web management page. You will be asked to enter the current administrative password/local password to log in to this page.
Step 2. Navigate to Advanced > System > Administration, enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save.
Method 2: Via TP-Link Tether app
Step 1. Check the compatibility list to ensure your TP-Link device is compatible with the Tether app.
Step 2. Connect the phone/iPad that downloaded the Tether app to the router's Wi-Fi network. Then open the Tether app and log in to the router with the current device password.
Step 3. Tap More > System > Manage Password (or Tools > System > Login Account), enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save/Done.
Method 1: Via web management page
Step 1. Connect a computer to the TP-Link DSL Modem Router wirelessly or wiredly, and open a browser to visit tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1 to log in to the web management page. You will be asked to enter the current administrative password/local password to log in to this page.
Step 2. Navigate to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save.
Method 2: Via TP-Link Tether app
Step 1. Check the compatibility list to ensure your TP-Link device is compatible with the Tether app.
Step 2. Connect the phone/iPad that downloaded the Tether app to the modem's Wi-Fi network. Then open the Tether app and log in to the router with the current device password.
Step 3. Tap More > System > Manage Password (or Tools > System > Login Account), enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save/Done.
Method 1: Via web management page
Step 1. Connect a computer to the TP-Link 5G/4G Router wirelessly or wiredly, and open a browser to visit tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1 to log in to the web management page. You will be asked to enter the current administrative password/local password to log in to this page.
Step 2. Navigate to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, then select Account Management. Enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save.
Method 2: Via TP-Link Tether app
Step 1. Check the compatibility list to ensure your TP-Link device is compatible with the Tether app.
Step 2. Connect a phone/iPad that has the Tether app installed to the router's Wi-Fi network. Then open the Tether app and log in to the router with the current device password.
Step 3. Tap More > System > Manage Password (or Tools > System > Login Account), enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save/Done.
Method 1: Via web management page
Step 1. Connect a device to the TP-Link Range Extender wirelessly or wiredly, and open a browser to visit tplinkrepeater.net or 192.168.0.254 to log in to the web management page. You will be asked to enter the current administrative password/local password to log in to this page.
Step 2. Navigate to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account. Enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save.
Method 2: Via TP-Link Tether app
Step 1. Check the compatibility list to ensure your TP-Link device is compatible with the Tether app.
Step 2. Connect a phone/iPad that has the Tether app installed to the extender's Wi-Fi network. Then open the Tether app and log in to the extender with the current device password.
Step 3. Tap More > System > Manage Password (or Tools > System > Login Account), enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save/Done.
Step 1. Connect a computer to the TP-Link Powerline Adapter wirelessly or wiredly, and open a browser to visit tplinkplc.net to log in to the web management page. You will be asked to enter the current administrative password/local password to log in to this page.
Step 2. Navigate to Settings > Change Login Password (or System Tools > Administration), enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save.
Note: Only units that support Wi-Fi will require setting an administrator password.
Step 1. Connect a computer to the TP-Link Access Point wirelessly or wiredly, and open a browser to visit tplinkap.net to log in to the web management page. You will be asked to enter the current administrative password/local password to log in to this page.
Step 2. Navigate to System > Administration. Enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save.
Method 1: Via web management page
Step 1. Connect a device to the TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi device wirelessly, and open a browser to visit tplinkmifi.net to log in to the web management page. You will be asked to enter the current administrative password/local password to log in to this page.
Step 2. Navigate to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and find the Account Management (or go to Advanced > Device > Account Management). Enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save.
Method 2: Via TP-Link Tether app ( For 5G Mobile Wi-Fi, such as M8550)
Step 1. Check the compatibility list to ensure your TP-Link device is compatible with the Tether app.
Step 2. Connect a phone/iPad that has the Tether app installed to the Mobile device's Wi-Fi network. Then open the Tether app and log in to the Mobile Wi-Fi with the current device password.
Step 3. Tap More > System > Manage Password, enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save/Done.
Method 3: Via TP-Link tpMiFi app( For 4G Mobile Wi-Fi, M7750, M7650, M7352, M7450, M7005, etc.)
Step 1. Connect a phone/iPad that has the tpMiFi app installed to the TP-Link device's Wi-Fi network.
Step 2. Open the tpMiFi app and log in to the device with the current device password.
Step 3. Tap Tools > System Tools > Manage Password, enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save/Done.
QA
Q1: What should I do if I don't remember the login device password to access the web management page or the app?
A1: If you can access the web management page using the TP-Link ID previously bound, we can use the Password Recovery function to reset the password. For unsupported models or devices without a TP-Link ID bound, a factory reset is required to reset credentials.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration. Please go to the Download Center to download the manual for your product.
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