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If you are looking  how to Change Linksys Router Name and Password? Then this blog is just for you. The Linksys router has a couple of interfaces that require username and password. The first one is SSID credentials which user uses to connect with the Linksys router network which also help in Linksys router setup. The second one is Linksys cloud account which user use to access the Linksys backup data, settings, and features. We will share both accounts credentials change process. Let’s start with the SSID username and password;

Change Linksys Router Name and Password

You have to access the interface of the Linksys WiFi router in your computer. You can connect your computer or laptop with the router via LAN cable.

1. Then open the web browser and enter the URL Linksyssmartwifi.com or IP address 192.168.1.1, then search it by pressing Enter button.
2. The interface login page will appear on the web browser where you have to type in the username and password.
3. You will access the interface window, where you have to go in to the Settings > choose the Wireless Networks.

Now, you can add new SSID username and password, and then to use them you must apply by pressing SAVE button.

Change Linksys Cloud Name and Password

You must get into the interface dashboard of the Linksys WiFi router in your computer. You can connect your computer or laptop with the router via LAN cable.

1. Open the web browser and enter the URL Linksyssmartwifi.com or IP address 192.168.1.1, then search it by pressing Enter button.
2. You will reach to the Linksys cloud login page where you can enter the admin username and password.
3. Access the cloud account and go to the Settings. Here find and open the Admin tab > enter the Admin username and password.

Then you have to SAVE the changes to apply. After that you must use the changed admin credentials to access the interface.

Now, if the user forgot the SSID or admin password and want to create new one then you can get the solutions right down here:

What If You Have Forgot Router Password

The option to solve the issue like user forgot the SSID or admin password is resetting the Linksys router. Just follow some of the instructions to the reset the device and then re-configure the network;

• Find the Linksys WiFirouter device RESET button on their back.
• Press and hold it for 7 to 10 seconds and release to start the reset.
• After the reset process all settings and data will be deleted and you must set it up again.

The Conclusion

Here, you have seen and learned how to change Linksys router name and password (admin and SSID). We have also provided simple to apply solutions of the issue like user forgot the SSID or admin password.