To change your TP-Link Wi-Fi password, open tplinkwifi.net in a browser on a device joined to the router, log in, and go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. Type the new password and click Save.
On a phone, use the Tether app instead: tap your router, then More > Wi-Fi Settings. After you save, every device drops off the Wi-Fi and must reconnect with the new password.
Admin password or Wi-Fi password: which one are you changing?
A TP-Link router has two passwords. The admin password opens the settings page at tplinkwifi.net. The Wi-Fi password is the one your phones and laptops type to join the network. This page changes the Wi-Fi password.
You need the admin password to get in. If you have never set one, the router asks you to create it the first time you log in. To change the admin password itself, TP-Link uses a different menu: Advanced > System > Administration. See how to log in to a TP-Link router if you cannot get to the login page.
How to change the TP-Link Wi-Fi password in a browser
- Connect to the router. Use Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable. A cable is better here, because the Wi-Fi drops the moment you save.
- Open tplinkwifi.net. Type it into the address bar of any browser. If it does not open, use 192.168.0.1.
- Log in with the admin password.
- Open the wireless settings. On most TP-Link routers this is Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. The table below lists the other menu names.
- Type the new password and click Save. Passwords are case-sensitive, so note exactly what you typed.
- Reconnect. Join the network again with the new password, on every device.
| Router | Where the Wi-Fi password is |
|---|---|
| Most current TP-Link routers | Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings |
| Wi-Fi 8 routers | Wi-Fi > Main Network |
| Some models (quick setup screen) | Basic > Wireless |
| Some older models | Separate Basic Settings and Wireless Security pages |
TP-Link says menu names vary by model and firmware. If your screen looks different, look for the word Wireless or Wi-Fi in the menu.
How to change the TP-Link Wi-Fi password from your phone (Tether app)
- Join the router’s Wi-Fi on your phone. You can skip this if the router is already linked to your TP-Link ID for remote access.
- Open the Tether app and tap your router under Devices. Log in.
- Tap More, then Wi-Fi Settings.
- Choose the network to change: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz or 6 GHz, depending on your router.
- Enter the new password and tap Save. Your phone loses the connection. Rejoin with the new password.
Which security option should you choose?
While you are on the wireless settings page, check the security setting. TP-Link recommends WPA2-PSK [AES], or WPA2-PSK [AES]/WPA3-Personal if your router offers it. The combined setting lets newer devices use WPA3 while older ones still connect.
TP-Link also advises changing only the name and password unless you have a reason to change anything else. Leave the other settings as they are.
Do 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz need separate passwords?
Not usually. With Smart Connect on, the bands share one network name and one password, and the router picks the band for each device. If you want separate networks, turn Smart Connect off and give one band a different name. Turning Smart Connect off on its own does not rename anything.
What is the default TP-Link Wi-Fi password?
The default Wi-Fi password is printed on the label on the bottom of the router, next to the default network name. It only works until someone changes it. After a factory reset, the router goes back to the network name and password on that label.
The label does not show a password you have set since. If you have forgotten your own password, log in at tplinkwifi.net and read it on the wireless settings page. That is quicker than resetting.
TP-Link Wi-Fi password change not working? What to check
TP-Link’s own guide warns about the one thing that catches everyone out:
If you’re connected via Wi-Fi, you’ll be disconnected after saving changes—just reconnect using the new credentials.TP-Link, “How to Change Wi-Fi Settings on a TP-Link Wireless Router” (FAQ 3085), read 24 October 2026
Terms used on this page
- SSID
- the network name your devices see in their Wi-Fi list.
- WPA2-PSK [AES]
- the standard Wi-Fi password security that every current device supports.
- WPA3-Personal
- the newer, stronger Wi-Fi security; the combined WPA2/WPA3 setting lets old and new devices connect.
- Smart Connect
- one network name for all bands, with the router choosing the band for each device.
Next steps
- How to log in to a TP-Link router — tplinkwifi.net, 192.168.0.1 and the admin password.
- How to reset a TP-Link router — when the admin password is lost.
- TP-Link router lights — check the router is online after the change.
- How to change the Wi-Fi password on any router — for other brands in your home.
Standards and primary sources
- TP-Link, How to Change Wi-Fi Settings on a TP-Link Wireless Router — the browser and Tether steps, menu paths, security options, Smart Connect and reconnecting.
- TP-Link, How to Change Your TP-Link Device Admin Password — the admin password menu and TP-Link ID password recovery.
- TP-Link, Find Your TP-Link Router Wi-Fi Password — the default password label and the older menu names.
- TP-Link, How to Log In to Your TP-Link Router — tplinkwifi.net, 192.168.0.1 and first-login password creation.
Afroz Ahmad, “How to Change Your TP-Link Wi-Fi Password (PC or Phone)”, afrozahmad.com, reviewed 24 October 2026.
https://afrozahmad.com/blog/how-to-change-tp-link-wifi-password/
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