Change your Fios Wi-Fi password through the My Verizon app or your router's admin page

You can change your Fios Wi-Fi password in two ways: through the My Verizon mobile app (the fastest route if you have it installed) or by logging into your router's settings directly through a web browser. Both methods take about five minutes. You will need to know your current router admin password, which is different from your Wi-Fi password — it is printed on a sticker on the back or bottom of your Fios router.

After you change the password, all devices currently connected to your Wi-Fi will stay connected until you restart the router or they disconnect on their own. Once they disconnect, they will need the new password to reconnect. This means you should change the password when you do not have urgent work or streaming happening on those devices.

Key Takeaways

  • The My Verizon app is the fastest way to change your password if you already have it on your phone — you can do it in one minute without remembering your router admin password.
  • If you use a web browser instead, go to 192.168.1.1 in your address bar, log in with the admin password on your router's sticker, and find the Wi-Fi settings tab.
  • Your new password must be at least 8 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and symbols — avoid spaces.
  • Devices will stay connected until they restart or you restart the router, so plan the change for a time when nobody needs the Wi-Fi.

Change your password through the My Verizon app

Open the My Verizon app on your phone and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap Internet, then find your Fios router in the list of devices. Tap the router name, then tap Wi-Fi Settings or Manage Wi-Fi — the exact wording depends on your app version.

You will see your current Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Tap the option to change the password or security settings. Enter your new password in the field provided. The password must be at least 8 characters long. Tap Save or explore. The app will confirm the change within a few seconds. You do not need to restart anything — the change takes effect when ready.

Change your password through your router's web settings

Open a web browser on any device connected to your Fios Wi-Fi. Type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar and press Enter. You will see a login page. The username is usually admin. The password is printed on the sticker attached to the back or bottom of your Fios router — it is a long string of numbers and letters, not your Wi-Fi password.

After you log in, look for a tab or menu labeled Wi-Fi, Wireless, or Network. Click it. You will see your current Wi-Fi network name and password. Find the field labeled Passphrase, Password, or Pre-Shared Key. Delete the old password and type your new one. The password must be at least 8 characters long. Click explore or Save. The router will confirm the change and may take 10 to 30 seconds to explore it.

What to do if you cannot find the admin password

The admin password is printed on a sticker on your router. Check the back, bottom, and sides carefully — it is usually a long string of letters and numbers, sometimes labeled Admin Password, Router Password, or Access Code. If the sticker is worn or missing, you can reset the router to factory settings, but this will erase all your custom settings and Wi-Fi password.

To reset the router, locate the small Reset button (usually recessed, requiring a paperclip or pin to press). Hold it for 10 to 15 seconds while the router is powered on. The lights will blink and the router will restart. Once it boots up, the admin password will return to the factory default, which is also printed on the router's label. You will then need to set up your Wi-Fi password again from scratch.

Choose a strong Wi-Fi password

A strong password makes it harder for someone nearby to guess or crack your Wi-Fi. Use at least 12 characters if you can — longer passwords are harder to break. Mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like !, @, #, or $. Avoid common words, your name, your address, or your phone number. Do not use spaces in your password.

An example of a strong password: BlueMoon#42Oak. An example of a weak password: password123 or Verizon2024. Write your new password down and store it somewhere safe — a notebook in a drawer, a password manager, or a note in your phone's find notes app. You will need it when you set up new devices or guests on your network.

What happens to devices after you change the password

Devices that are currently connected to your Wi-Fi will stay connected even after you change the password. They will not be kicked off when ready. However, once a device disconnects — either because it goes to sleep, moves out of range, or you restart it — it will not be able to reconnect without the new password.

If you have a smart home device, security camera, or printer connected to your Wi-Fi, you will need to reconnect each one manually after the password change. Go into that device's settings, forget the old Wi-Fi network, and reconnect using the new password. This is why it helps to change your password when you have time to update a few devices, rather than in the middle of the day when someone is streaming or working from home.

Troubleshooting if the change does not work

If you enter the new password but devices still cannot connect, try restarting your router. Unplug the power cable from the back of the router, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in. The lights will blink as it restarts — this takes about two minutes. Once all the lights are steady, try connecting a device again using the new password.

If you still cannot connect, log back into the router settings and confirm that the password was actually saved. Sometimes the page appears to save but the change did not go through. Delete the password field completely, type it again, and click Save a second time. If the My Verizon app is not working, try the web browser method instead — the two routes use the same underlying router, so one usually works if the other does not.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to restart my router after changing the Wi-Fi password?

No, the change takes effect when ready. You only need to restart the router if devices cannot connect to the new password or if the change does not seem to have saved. Restarting is not harmful — it just takes a couple of minutes for the router to boot back up.

Can I change my Wi-Fi password from outside my house?

Yes, if you use the My Verizon app, you can change it from anywhere as long as you have internet on your phone. If you use the web browser method (192.168.1.1), you must be connected to your Fios Wi-Fi or on the same home network. You cannot access the router settings from outside your home using a web browser.

What if I forget my new Wi-Fi password?

Log back into the My Verizon app or your router settings using the admin password, and you can see your current Wi-Fi password displayed there. Write it down this time, or store it in a password manager so you do not have to log in again to find it.

Will changing my Wi-Fi password affect my internet speed?

No. Your Wi-Fi password only controls who can connect to your network — it has no effect on the speed your internet provider gives you. Speed depends on your Fios plan and the router's hardware, not the password.

Can I change the Wi-Fi network name at the same time?

Yes. In both the My Verizon app and the router settings, you will see a field for the network name (SSID) right next to the password field. You can change one, both, or neither. If you change the network name, devices will see it as a new network and will need to reconnect with the new name and password.