Default Router Passwords List by Brand
This is a reference list of the default usernames and passwords for the most common router brands, along with the address you use to log in. Before you dive in, one important point: many modern routers no longer have a universal default password at all, and instead ask you to create one during setup. Where that is the case, it is noted below. In every case, the label on your router is the most reliable source, so treat this list as a strong starting point rather than an absolute rule.
How to Use This List
To log in to your router, you type its address into a browser, then enter the username and password. Find your brand in the table below for the likely defaults. If they do not work, the credentials were changed, or your model uses a unique password printed on the router. The steps at the end explain how to find your exact login, and our default router IP address list covers the login address for each brand in more detail.
Default Router Passwords by Brand
| Brand | Login address | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear | routerlogin.net | admin | password |
| Netgear Orbi | orbilogin.com | admin | password |
| TP-Link | tplinkwifi.net | admin | admin (older) or create at setup (newer) |
| Mercusys | mwlogin.net | admin or none | admin, or create at setup |
| Linksys | myrouter.local | admin | admin (or blank / create at setup) |
| D-Link | dlinkrouter.local | admin | blank (older) or unique label password (after 2017) |
| Asus | router.asus.com | admin | admin (older) or create at setup (newer) |
| Tenda | tendawifi.com | admin | admin, or admin/password on EU units |
| Cisco (Small Business) | 192.168.1.1 | cisco or admin | cisco or admin |
| Huawei (home) | 192.168.3.1 | admin | admin or create at setup |
| Belkin | 192.168.2.1 | (leave blank) | (leave blank) |
| Zyxel | 192.168.1.1 | admin | 1234 |
| Netis | 192.168.1.1 (netis.cc) | guest | guest (or admin/admin) |
| Cudy | 192.168.10.1 (cudy.net) | admin | admin (or create at setup) |
| Prolink | 192.168.123.254 | admin | password (or blank/admin at 192.168.1.254) |
| Arcadyan (ISP units) | 192.168.1.1 | admin | label password (set by your provider) |
| H3C (Magic series) | 192.168.124.1 | admin | admin (or label credentials) |
| Edimax | 192.168.2.1 | admin | 1234 |
| NTT (Japan) | ntt.setup / 192.168.1.1 | user | you create one at first access |
| DrayTek | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin (or draytek/1234 on older) |
| pfSense | https://192.168.1.1 | admin | pfsense |
| DD-WRT | router’s IP (often 192.168.1.1) | root | admin (or create at setup) |
| OpenWrt | 192.168.1.1 | root | (empty, set at first login) |
| Peplink | 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.50.1 | admin | admin or AP label password |
| SonicWall | https://192.168.168.168 | admin | password |
| Buffalo | 192.168.11.1 | admin or root | password, blank, or label |
| Wavlink | 192.168.10.1 (wavlogin.link) | (blank) | admin |
| ZTE | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| Arris | 192.168.0.1 | admin | password |
| Ruckus | 192.168.0.1 | super | sp-admin |
| Cradlepoint | 192.168.0.1 | (none) | last 8 of MAC, or serial number |
| Grandstream | 192.168.0.60 / 192.168.1.1 / 192.168.2.1 | admin | admin, or label (GWN) |
| Teltonika | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin01, or label password |
| Adtran | 192.168.190.1 (Bluesocket) | adm1n | blue1socket (or admin on NetVanta) |
| EnGenius | 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin |
| Motorola | 192.168.0.1 | admin or motorola | motorola, or unique label password (newer) |
| Hitron | 192.168.0.1 | cusadmin | password (or label) |
| Nokia | 192.168.1.254 | admin | admin or label password |
| Technicolor | 192.168.1.254 | admin or user | admin or label password (varies by ISP) |
| Sagemcom | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin or label password (varies by ISP) |
| Comtrend | 192.168.1.1 | root or admin | 12345, admin, 1234, or seiadmin |
| Actiontec | 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 | admin | password, admin, or label |
| Xiaomi / Mi | 192.168.31.1 | (none) | create at setup |
| GL.iNet | 192.168.8.1 | (none) | create at setup, no default |
| MikroTik | 192.168.88.1 | admin | blank (older) or label password (newer) |
| Synology | router.synology.com | admin | blank at first setup, then you create an account |
| eero | eero app only | (none) | managed through the app, no web login |
| Starlink | Starlink app (192.168.100.1 for stats) | (none) | app-managed, no admin login |
| Cisco Meraki | dashboard.meraki.com | your account | cloud-managed, no device password |
| Samsung | SmartThings app | (none) | app-managed with a Samsung account |
| Plume | HomePass app | (none) | app-managed with a Plume account |
| TP-Link Deco | Deco app (192.168.68.1) | (none) | your TP-Link ID, no admin/admin |
Both the username and password are almost always case-sensitive, so enter them exactly as shown, usually in lowercase.
The Big Trend: No Default Password
You will notice how many entries above say “create at setup.” This is the most important thing to understand about modern routers. To improve security, manufacturers increasingly ship routers with no shared default password. Instead, the first time you log in, you are prompted to create your own.
Brands that widely use this approach now include newer TP-Link, Asus, Mercusys, Xiaomi, and others, while D-Link and Motorola print a unique password on each unit rather than using a shared one. This is good for security, since shared defaults like admin/admin are published everywhere and easily guessed, but it does mean there is no universal password to look up for those models. For them, the password is either one you created or one printed on the device.
Where to Find Your Router’s Actual Password
When the list above does not get you in, these are the definitive sources.
The label on the router
Most routers have a sticker on the bottom or back listing the login details, and increasingly a unique default password. This is the single most reliable source for your exact device. If you are not sure of the login address either, our guide on how to find your router’s IP address helps.
The setup wizard
If your router prompts you to create a password on first login, that self-created password is your login. There is no factory default to fall back on.
Your internet provider
If your router came from an ISP, they may have set a custom password, listed on the device or in your welcome paperwork.
What to Do If No Password Works
If none of the defaults work and you cannot find the password, a factory reset restores the original login. Be aware it also erases all your settings, including your Wi-Fi name and password, so it is a last resort. Our guide on how to recover your router’s password covers the quicker options to try first.
- With the router powered on, find the recessed Reset button on the back.
- Press and hold it for about 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the model, until the lights blink.
- Wait for the router to restart.
- Log in with the default credentials, or create a new password if prompted.
For routers supplied by an internet provider, contact them before resetting, since a reset can clear the settings that connect the router to their network.
Change Your Default Password
One closing point that matters for your security: if you are still using a default password like admin/admin, change it. Default credentials are published in public databases, so anyone who reaches your network can look them up and take control of your router. After logging in, find the administration or system section and set a strong, unique password. It is one of the most important steps in securing your network.
Conclusion
This list covers the common default usernames and passwords for the major router brands, but the single most important takeaway is that many modern routers no longer use a shared default, they have you create one at setup or print a unique password on the device. So if the defaults here do not work, check the label on your router, which is always the most reliable source. And whatever your password is, if it is still a default like admin/admin, change it to something strong, because default credentials are the first thing an attacker will try.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most common default router username and password?
admin and admin is the most common combination, followed by admin and password. However, many modern routers have no shared default and ask you to create a password at setup, and some print a unique password on the label. Always check your device if the common defaults fail.
Why doesn't my router accept admin/admin?
Either the password was changed, or your router is a newer model that has no shared default. Many current routers ask you to create your own password at setup, and brands like D-Link and Motorola print a unique password on each unit. Check the label on your router.
Where is my router's default password?
Usually on a sticker on the bottom or back of the router, increasingly as a unique password rather than a shared default. If your router prompted you to create a password at setup, that self-created one is your login, with no factory default to look up.
Is it safe to keep the default password?
No. Default passwords like admin/admin are published in public databases, so anyone who reaches your network can find them and control your router. Change the default to a strong, unique password as soon as you log in, which is a key security step.
What if I forgot the password I created?
Since there is no default to fall back on, a factory reset is usually the only option, which erases all your settings. Some brands, like Netgear, offer a password recovery feature if you enable it. For provider-supplied routers, contact your ISP before resetting.
Do all routers use admin/admin?
No. While admin/admin is common, defaults vary widely: Netgear uses admin/password, Zyxel uses admin/1234, Belkin often uses a blank password, and many newer routers use no shared default at all. The list above and your device label give the accurate answer for your brand.
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