How to log in to your router
Find your router's address, open its admin page, and sign in, step by step.
Your router has a built-in admin page where you can change your Wi-Fi name and password, see connected devices, and update its software. You open it by typing the router's address into a browser while you're connected to its network.
Step 1: Find your router's address
Most home routers use one of these addresses:
| Address | Often used by |
|---|---|
| 192.168.1.1 | Linksys, many ASUS, Netgear, and TP-Link models, and many provider routers |
| 192.168.0.1 | D-Link, many TP-Link and Netgear models |
| 10.0.0.1 | Xfinity (Comcast) gateways and some other provider routers |
To be certain, check what your device lists as its "Router" or "Default Gateway". Our device guides show where: Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. The label on the router usually lists the address too.
Step 2: Open the admin page
While connected to the router's Wi-Fi or cable, type the address into your browser's address bar, starting with http://. Some brands also offer a web address that works on their routers, such as routerlogin.net for Netgear or tplinkwifi.net for TP-Link. Many newer routers are managed mainly through the maker's phone app.
Step 3: Sign in
Use the admin username and password from the router's label, or the ones you created during setup. This is different from your Wi-Fi password, although some routers use the same one.
The page won't load
- Check you typed it correctly. It's all numbers. A common mistake is typing a lowercase L instead of the number 1.
- Make sure you're on the router's network. It won't work on mobile data or from another location.
- Pause any VPN. Some VPNs block access to devices on your local network.
- Find your router's real address. Your device lists it as "Router", "Gateway", or "Default Gateway". See how on Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android.
Forgot the password?
If you changed the admin password and can't remember it, you can reset the router to factory settings. Most routers have a small reset button; hold it down with a paperclip for around 10 seconds while the router is on. This erases all your settings, including your Wi-Fi name and password, so you'll need to set it up again.
Keep your router secure
- Change the default admin password to something unique.
- Install firmware updates when the admin page offers them, or turn on automatic updates.
- Use WPA3 or WPA2 security for your Wi-Fi, never an open network.
Last updated October 2026.