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Change router password
Change router password
2024-02-16 18:56:08 - last edited 2024-02-20 10:34:23
Model: Archer A8  
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I've forgot my router password and the stored password in my browser is wrong.

So I can login via my ID (e-mail address) and password.

When I try to change the password under Advanced -> Administration -> Change password , I get the message, that the old password is not correct.

I know, but how I can change the password now without reset the router?

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2024-02-17 14:56:55 - last edited 2024-02-20 10:34:23

  @Dirk68 

 

If you forgot your TP-Link ID (e-mail address) password this can be emailed to you using the "Forgot password" option.

But I don't believe you can change your forgotten local admin password without resetting the router to its factory defaults.

Here's a guide that explains how to recover your router password in case you forgot it.

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Re:Change router password-Solution
2024-02-17 14:56:55 - last edited 2024-02-20 10:34:23

  @Dirk68 

 

If you forgot your TP-Link ID (e-mail address) password this can be emailed to you using the "Forgot password" option.

But I don't believe you can change your forgotten local admin password without resetting the router to its factory defaults.

Here's a guide that explains how to recover your router password in case you forgot it.

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Re:Change router password
2024-02-17 16:01:18

  @terziyski 

The login via TP-Lin ID is working. The problem from the guide is:

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If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the Password Recovery feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud.

So i have no option to reset the password as shown in the guide.

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Re:Change router password
2024-02-17 16:17:27

  @Dirk68 

 

That's correct. Password recovery should be configured when you remember your local admin password. You have to reset the device in order to change it.

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Re:Change router password
2024-02-17 16:50:26

  @terziyski 

I don't spend the time to setup my network completely new.

Is it possible to make a backup of the settings without the actual password?

Then I can reset the router with a new password in copy the backup back. Otherwise I use the login via TP-Link ID.

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Re:Change router password
2024-02-17 17:09:15

  @Dirk68 

 

When doing a backup the local admin password would be backed up too. So your only option is to using the TP-Link ID login if you don't want to reset the device.

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Re:Change router password
2024-02-17 17:32:25

  @terziyski 

Thanks for all. I will use the ID.

I can reset the router, when I make my network completely new to add a server structure here.

First I have to repair my internet connection. My cat played with the fiberglass wire. The speed is now like I use a 14.4k modem from the 90s.

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