Forgot password for FritzBox - what to do?
If you have forgotten the password for your FritzBox, you will have to reset it to the factory settings for security reasons. We'll show you how it's done.
Forget the password for the FritzBox
To prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your FritzBox, there is unfortunately no back door and no trick that you can use to reset the password. All that remains is a reset of the entire router. Therefore, think again carefully about the password before all your settings are lost.
- Disconnect the FritzBox from the mains by pulling the mains plug out of the device. Then reconnect the router to the power.
- Now call up the user interface of the FritzBox. You can do this via fritz.box.
- Under the login field you will see the link "Forgot your password?". Then select the "Restore factory settings" option.
- The FritzBox now restarts and resets itself. During the process, some lamps will light up more often. Never disconnect the device from the power.
- If the FritzBox can be reached again via fritz.box, you can set a new password and set up the router again.
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