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Changing your Velop admin password
Velop is an Intelligent Mesh™ WiFi System that is made up of modular nodes, which work seamlessly together to fit the needs of any home and deliver flawless Wi-Fi wherever you want it. The family of nodes comes in various sizes that work perfectly together and are beautifully designed to blend in any environment, making it easy to customize the best Wi-Fi solution that’s right for you, regardless of your home shape, size or wherever your internet comes in. And, with superior tri-band performance and Intelligent Mesh technology that adapts your Wi-Fi needs, you’ll always be on the fastest path to the internet.
This article will help you change your Velop admin password. If you want to change the password of your Linksys server account using the Linksys app, click here.
During setup, Velop creates a secured system-generated admin password (this secured password is not visible). You must change this password to log in locally.
Changing the admin password through the Linksys app
Changing the admin password through the web interface
NOTE: Steps and images may vary depending on the operating system of your mobile device. In the examples below, iOS and Android™ devices are used.
Directions
Changing the admin password through the Linksys app
Step 1:
Connect your mobile device to your router's Wi-Fi then open the Linksys app.
Step 2:
For iOS, tap Manage Your Wi-Fi. For Android, tap Log in.
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Step 3:
You will be prompted to log in using your Linksys server account. Enter the necessary credentials and tap Log in.
NOTE: You can also choose to log in using Router Password on iOS or Use Admin Password on Android.
NOTE: You can also choose to log in using Router Password on iOS or Use Admin Password on Android.
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NOTE: If you are unable to log in to the cloud or if the cloud happens to be down, you will need to recover your admin password. Click here for instructions on how to recover your admin password.
Step 4:
On the dashboard, tap the Menu icon on the upper-left corner.
On the dashboard, tap the Menu icon on the upper-left corner.
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Step 5:
Tap Network Administration.
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Step 6:
Tap Change Velop Password and Hint.
Tap Change Velop Password and Hint.
Step 7:
Enter your new password in the field. You can also create an optional password hint.
Step 8:
Tap Save.
QUICK TIP: An automated email will be sent announcing the admin password change.
Tap Save.
QUICK TIP: An automated email will be sent announcing the admin password change.
You should now have changed your Velop admin password.
Changing the admin password through the web interface
Step 1:
Open a web browser to access the Velop’s web interface. For instructions, click here.
Step 2:
Click Connectivity under Router Settings.
Open a web browser to access the Velop’s web interface. For instructions, click here.
Step 2:
Click Connectivity under Router Settings.
Step 3:
On the Basic tab, click Edit next to Admin Password and enter your preferred password. You can also add an optional Password hint.
Step 4:
Click the
button to save the changes.
Click the
button to save the changes. You should now have changed your Velop admin password.
Related Article:
Customizing the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands on your Velop
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