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How do I change my Wi-Fi password?

By Adam Neely
Quick answer: The password is changed in your router’s official app or administration page, not in the Wi-Fi settings on one phone.

The password is changed in your router’s official app or administration page, not in the Wi-Fi settings on one phone.

  1. Open the router maker’s app or the address printed in its instructions.
  2. Sign in with the router administrator account.
  3. Change the wireless password to a long, unique phrase.
  4. Reconnect your trusted devices with the new password.
Good to know: Changing the Wi-Fi password disconnects every device, including smart home products.
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