Are you looking forward to learning how to change your Spectrum wifi name and password? Well if so then you should know that this blog is just what you need at the moment. As you read along you will be able to change your wifi name and password easily, so let’s just get started with the process.
Process to Change the WIFI Network Name and Password of Your Spectrum
To begin with, you need to know that when you get a new router from Spectrum you must first change the default WiFi network name and password. Doing this will make it easy for you to remember your WiFi password. Moreover, it will also make it difficult for hackers to breach your network and get into your private details, such as your bank details. So now below you will find how to change the name and password of your Spectrum router by using your router’s web interface, your online account or even the My Spectrum app.
Changing Your Spectrum WiFi Name and Password with Your Spectrum Online Account
Using the Web Browser:
- You need to first go to https://spectrum.net and log into your account. Here you can use any web browser you like to access your Spectrum account online. However, note that this only works on routers released after 2013, as older Spectrum routers have this feature.
- And then you should click on the ‘Your Services’ tab you will see it towards the top of the page with ‘Account Summary and Billing’.
- After that, you need to on the ‘Internet’ tab; well this should be active by default if you have subscribed to their Internet services.
- Then you also need to click on the ‘Manage Network’ option. You should see it under the router’s name and under the ‘Your WiFi Networks’ header.
- Next, you will need to select and delete the original text that is in the password field and then type in a new password. Now once you have deleted the previous text, you can then enter a new password. After you have changed the password or name then the network information that is on your other devices such as your WiFi doorbell will no longer exist.
- To be able to change the network name, you would need to delete the original text in the ‘Name’ field and then just enter the new name.
- And now you must click on the ‘Save’ button. You should see the button just below the password field. Your password will then be changed and you will be logged out of the network from all other devices using that network, including laptops, computers, smartphones, Wi-Fi cameras, and printers.
Changing your Spectrum WiFi Password and WiFi Name from the My Spectrum App
Using the My Spectrum App:
- First of all, you would need to start by opening ‘My Spectrum’. The app icon just looks like a profile head outline and is white on a dark blue background. It is easy to find on your home screens, in the app drawer or you can just search for it.
- You will now have to sign in to your Spectrum account. You could be asked for your Spectrum username or you could be logged in automatically.
- After that, you will need to tap on ‘Services’. You will see the tab right at the bottom of your screen with the icons of a smartphone and a monitor or TV.
- Next, you should tap on your router which should be listed under the ‘WiFi’ header itself.
- You then need to tap on the ‘View and Edit Network Info’ you will find it right under the ‘Your Spectrum Network’ header.
- After doing so, you would need to tap on the ‘Edit Network Info’ which is just below your Spectrum network info.
- You also need to tap on the password field and delete the text that is there and then you must enter your password. And if you would like to see what you are typing then you just need to tap on the eye icon.
- Finally, at last, you need to tap on the checkmark icon. You will see it in the upper right corner. And now your will has changed and you must log out of the network from all devices that use this network (laptops, computers, smartphones, WiFi cameras, printers, etc.).]
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