How to Change Your TP-Link Device Admin Password

This guide covers how to change the TP-Link device password used to log in to your device's admin panel. This is not the same as your network device password. If you need to find or change your Wi-Fi password instead, please see that FAQ. This guide covers two methods: the web management page and the Tether app. It applies to TP-Link routers, Deco systems, range extenders, and other home network devices.

Key Takeaways

• To change the admin password on a TP-Link router, log in to the web management page at tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1, then go to Advanced > System > Administration.
• You can also change the password through the Tether app by going to More > System > Manage Password (or Tools > System > Login Account).
• You must know the current password to set a new one.
• If you have forgotten your current password, you will need to either use Password Recovery via TP-Link ID or perform a factory reset to regain access.
• The admin login password is separate from your Wi-Fi network password.

Before You Begin

You will need one of the following: a computer with a web browser, or a smartphone or tablet with the Tether app or tpMiFi app installed from the Google Play Store or App Store. Make sure your TP-Link device is powered on and has fully rebooted before you start.

To identify your device type, type your model number into the search box on the TP-Link website. The product category shown in the results will tell you which section below to follow.

Note: The interface and menu options shown in this guide may vary slightly depending on your product model. For more details, refer to your device's user guide.

Scenario 1: Wi-Fi Router

Method 1: Via the Web Management Page

1. Connect a computer to your TP-Link router by Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. Open a browser and go to tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1 to access the web management page. You will be prompted to enter the current admin or local password.
2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration. Enter the current password to authorize the change, set your new password, then click Save.

Method 2: Via the Tether App

1. Check the compatibility list to confirm your device works with the Tether app.
2. Connect your phone or tablet to the router's Wi-Fi network. Open the Tether app and log in using the current device password.
3. Tap More > System > Manage Password (or Tools > System > Login Account). Enter the current password, set a new one, then tap Save or Done.

Scenario 2: DSL Modem Router

Method 1: Via the Web Management Page

1. Connect a computer to your TP-Link DSL modem router by Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. Open a browser and go to tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1. Enter the current admin or local password to log in.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration. Enter the current password to authorize the change, then click Save.

Method 2: Via TP-Link Tether app

1. Check the compatibility list to ensure your TP-Link device is compatible with the Tether app.
2. Connect your phone or tablet to the modem's Wi-Fi network. Open the Tether app and log in using the current device password.
3. Tap More > System > Manage Password (or Tools > System > Login Account), enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save/Done.

Scenario 3: 5G/4G Router

Method 1: Via the Web Management Page

1. Connect a computer to your TP-Link 5G/4G router by Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. Open a browser and go to tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1. Enter the current admin or local password to log in.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, then select Account Management. Enter the current password to authorize the change, then click Save.

Method 2: Via TP-Link Tether app

1. Check this compatibility list to ensure your TP-Link device is compatible with the Tether app.
2. Connect your phone or tablet to the modem's Wi-Fi network. Open the Tether app and log in using the current device password.
3. Tap More > System > Manage Password (or Tools > System > Login Account), enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save/Done.

Scenario 4: Range Extender

Method 1: Via the Web Management Page

1. Connect a device to your TP-Link range extender by Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. Open a browser and go to tplinkrepeater.net or 192.168.0.254. Enter the current admin or local password to log in.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account. Enter the current password to authorize the change, then click Save.

Method 2: Via TP-Link Tether app

1. Check the compatibility list to ensure your TP-Link device is compatible with the Tether app.
2. Connect your phone or tablet to the modem's Wi-Fi network. Open the Tether app and log in using the current device password.
3. Tap More > System > Manage Password (or Tools > System > Login Account), enter the current password to authorize a new password, then click Save/Done.

Scenario 5: Powerline Adapter

Note: Only Powerline Adapter units that support Wi-Fi require setting an admin password.

1. Connect a computer to your TP-Link Powerline Adapter by Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. Open a browser and go to tplinkplc.net. Enter the current admin or local password to log in.
2. Go to Settings > Change Login Password (or System Tools > Administration). Enter the current password to authorize the change, then click Save.

Scenario 6: Access Point

1. Connect a computer to your TP-Link access point by Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. Open a browser and go to tplinkap.net. Enter the current admin or local password to log in.
2. Go to System > Administration. Enter the current password to authorize the change, then click Save.

Scenario 7: Mobile Wi-Fi

Method 1: Via the Web Management Page

1. Connect a device to your TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi device wirelessly. Open a browser and go to tplinkmifi.net. Enter the current admin or local password to log in.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, then find Account Management (or go to Advanced > Device > Account Management). Enter the current password to authorize the change, then click Save.

Method 2: Via the Tether App (for 5G Mobile Wi-Fi, such as M8550)

1. Check the compatibility list to confirm your device works with the Tether app.
2. Connect your phone or tablet to the Mobile Wi-Fi device's network. Open the Tether app and log in with the current device password.
3. Tap More > System > Manage Password. Enter the current password, set a new one, then tap Save or Done.

Method 3: Via the tpMiFi App (for 4G Mobile Wi-Fi, including M7750, M7650, M7352, M7450, and M7005)

1. Connect your phone or tablet to the TP-Link device's Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the tpMiFi app and log in with the current device password.
3. Tap Tools > System Tools > Manage Password. Enter the current password, set a new one, then tap Save or Done.

What If You Forgot Your Admin Password?

If you can access the web management page using a previously linked TP-Link ID, you can use the Password Recovery feature to reset your admin password. For devices that do not support this feature, or if no TP-Link ID is linked, a factory reset will be required to restore access.

For more details on how to log in to your router, see the TP-Link router login guide.