Default Router Username and Password List (2026)
Quick Answer
Most routers use admin as the username and admin, password or a blank field as the password. Newer routers print a unique password on the label. Find your brand below for its default IP address and login.

Router Passwords by Brand (A–Z)
Default IP addresses and logins for 37 popular router and modem brands. Defaults can vary by model and firmware — always check your router label first.
| Brand | Default IP | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Com | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| Actiontec | 192.168.0.1 | admin | password |
| Apple AirPort | 10.0.1.1 | — | public |
| Arris | 192.168.0.1 / 192.168.100.1 | admin | password |
| Asus | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| AT&T / 2Wire | 192.168.1.254 | — | Device access code on label |
| Belkin | 192.168.2.1 | admin | (blank) |
| Billion | 192.168.1.254 | admin | admin |
| BT Hub | 192.168.1.254 | admin | On the hub card |
| Buffalo | 192.168.11.1 | admin | password |
| Cisco | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| D-Link | 192.168.0.1 | admin | (blank) |
| Digisol | 192.168.2.1 | admin | admin |
| Edimax | 192.168.2.1 | admin | 1234 |
| eero | 192.168.4.1 | — | App only (no web login) |
| GL.iNet | 192.168.8.1 | — | Set on first login |
| Google Nest Wifi | 192.168.86.1 | — | App only (Google Home) |
| Huawei (4G) | 192.168.8.1 | admin | admin |
| Huawei (fiber/ONT) | 192.168.100.1 | root / telecomadmin | On the label |
| Jio Fiber | 192.168.29.1 | admin | On the label |
| Linksys | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| Mercusys | 192.168.1.1 | — | Set on first login |
| Motorola | 192.168.100.1 | admin | motorola |
| Netgear | 192.168.1.1 / 192.168.0.1 | admin | password |
| SMC | 192.168.2.1 | admin | smcadmin |
| Technicolor | 192.168.0.1 / 192.168.1.254 | admin | admin or on label |
| Tenda | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin |
| Thomson | 192.168.1.254 | Administrator | (blank) |
| TOTOLINK | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin |
| TP-Link (older) | 192.168.0.1 / 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| TP-Link (newer) | 192.168.0.1 / 192.168.1.1 | — | Set on first login |
| TP-Link Deco | 192.168.68.1 | — | App only (Deco app) |
| TRENDnet | 192.168.10.1 | admin | admin |
| Ubiquiti | 192.168.1.1 | ubnt | ubnt |
| Xfinity | 10.0.0.1 | admin | password |
| ZTE | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| Zyxel | 192.168.1.1 | admin | 1234 |
Tip: If your brand isn’t listed, try admin/admin, admin/password and admin with a blank password, in that order.
Where to Find Your Router Login
Check the router label
Turn your router over. Most labels show the default IP, username, password and Wi-Fi password.
Look in the manual or box
The quick-start guide usually lists the default login.
Check your provider’s app or website
If your internet provider gave you the router, its app or support page often shows the login.
Forgot Your Router Password? Reset It
Find the reset button
It is a small hole on the back, labelled Reset.
Press and hold for 10–15 seconds
Use a paperclip while the router is on, until the lights flash.
Wait two minutes
The router restarts with factory settings.
Log in with the default
Use the login from the table above, then set a new admin password right away.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the most common router username and password?
The most common default is username admin with password admin or password. Some brands, like D-Link and Belkin, leave the password blank.
Where can I find my router’s default password?
Look at the sticker on the bottom or back of your router. Newer routers print a unique password there instead of using admin/admin.
What if the default password doesn’t work?
Someone has probably changed it. Hold the reset button for 10–15 seconds to restore factory settings, then use the default login.
Is the router password the same as the Wi-Fi password?
No. The router (admin) password opens the settings page. The Wi-Fi password connects your devices to the network.
Why does my router have no web login?
Mesh systems like eero, Google Nest Wifi and TP-Link Deco are managed only through their mobile apps.
Should I change the default router password?
Yes. Anyone on your network can try admin/admin. Change it on your first login to a strong, unique password.
Find Your Router IP Guide
Step-by-step login guides for the most common router addresses:
