--- title: "How to Change Your Wi-Fi Password (Safaricom, Airtel, Tenda) | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/how-to-change-wifi-password-kenya description: "How to change your Wi-Fi password on Safaricom Home, Airtel, Tenda, TP-Link and Huawei routers: find the router address, log in, change the password and secure it." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/how-to-change-wifi-password-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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The Wi-Fi works until the day everyone needs it at once. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Address and admin login are on the router sticker. - Use WPA2 or WPA3 security. - Use 12+ characters, not phone numbers or names. Quick answer Find the router's address and admin login on the sticker under it (commonly 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1, 192.168.8.1 or tplinkwifi.net). Open that address in a browser while connected to the Wi-Fi, log in, go to Wireless or WLAN settings, type a new password under WPA2 or WPA3, and save. 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Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Address and admin login are on the router sticker. - Use WPA2 or WPA3 security. - Use 12+ characters, not phone numbers or names. - Change the admin password too. - Turn off WPS. ## Step by step 1. **Connect to the Wi-Fi**: Or plug in a network cable. 2. **Open the router address**: From the sticker, in Chrome or any browser. 3. **Log in as admin**: Default details are on the sticker unless changed. 4. **Go to Wireless / WLAN security**: Find the Wi-Fi password, key or passphrase field. 5. **Enter a new password**: WPA2-PSK or WPA3; 12+ characters. 6. **Save and reconnect**: All devices need the new password. ## Common router addresses | Router | Usual address | | --- | --- | | Huawei / 4G routers | 192.168.8.1 or 192.168.100.1 | | Tenda | 192.168.0.1 or tendawifi.com | | TP-Link | 192.168.0.1 or tplinkwifi.net | | Many fibre and Airtel routers | 192.168.1.1 | **Important**: Providers change router models over time. The sticker on your router is always the correct source. ## Lock it down - Change the router admin password from the default - Turn off WPS - Create a guest network for visitors - Update the router firmware - Put CCTV and smart devices on their own network Read [how to change your Wi-Fi channel](https://qyvea.co.ke/how-to-change-wifi-channel-kenya) and [VLANs for CCTV networks](https://qyvea.co.ke/vlans-for-cctv-networks-kenya). ## Frequently asked questions I forgot the router admin password. What now? Hold the reset button for about 10 seconds to restore defaults, then set it up again. This erases your settings. Will my CCTV disconnect after I change the password? Wi-Fi cameras will. Update their Wi-Fi password in the camera app. Can I change the Wi-Fi password from my phone? 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