Glo MiFi Password Reset and Login
A forgotten MiFi password is one of the most common problems. You are standing in the room, your phone cannot connect, and the label on the device has faded. The good news is that you can nearly always fix it.
Every MiFi has two passwords. One is the WiFi password that your phones use to connect. The other is the admin password for the settings page. This guide shows you how to log in, change both, and reset the device when nothing else works.
Menu names and addresses differ by model, so use the label on your own device as the final guide.
The two passwords explained
| Password | What it is for | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi password | Lets phones and laptops connect to the WiFi | Label, quick-start card or the device screen |
| Admin password | Lets you open the settings page | Label or card, often a default one |
How to log in to the MiFi settings page
| 1 | Connect your phone or laptop to the MiFi WiFi. |
| 2 | Open a browser such as Chrome. |
| 3 | Type the address printed on the device label or card. It often looks like 192.168.something. |
| 4 | Enter the admin username and password. |
| 5 | Open the WiFi or security section to see or change your settings. |
Make sure you are connected to the MiFi WiFi and not to mobile data. Turn off VPN. Try typing the address in the address bar, not in a search box.
How to find your WiFi password
- Check the label under the back cover or on the battery.
- Look for a quick-start card in the box.
- Check the device screen, if it has one.
- Log in to the admin page and look under WiFi security.
- Ask the person who set up the MiFi.
How to change the WiFi password
| 1 | Log in to the settings page. |
| 2 | Open WiFi settings or security. |
| 3 | Find the WiFi password or key field. |
| 4 | Type a new strong password. |
| 5 | Save the change and wait for the device to restart. |
| 6 | Reconnect your devices with the new password. |
Use at least ten characters with letters and numbers. Avoid easy passwords such as your phone number or the word password.
How to change the admin password
In the settings page, look for Admin, System or Security. Choose Change password, enter the old one and the new one, then save. Write the new password in a safe place, because if you forget the admin password, you will need to reset the device.
Forgot the admin password? Reset the MiFi
Switch the MiFi on. Find the small reset hole, press it with a pin for about ten seconds until the lights blink, and release. The MiFi returns to factory settings, so the WiFi name, password and admin login go back to the ones printed on the label. After the reset, log in and change both passwords at once.
A reset deletes your custom settings. Note down the settings you want to restore afterwards.
Tips to keep your MiFi safe
- Change the default passwords on the first day.
- Do not share the admin password.
- Check the connected devices list once in a while.
- Switch the device off if you will not use it for days.
- Keep the label photo in a safe place on your phone.
Problems you may meet
Check capital letters and spaces. Try typing the password in a notes app first and copy it.
Clear the browser cache or use a private window.
Forget the old WiFi on each device and connect again.
Restart the MiFi and check that it has power and signal.
Questions people ask
No. A phone browser is enough.
No. The plan is on the SIM, not on the device.
A Gloworld shop may help with the device. Take it with your SIM.
Where to place your MiFi
Place it near a window and above floor level. Better signal means steadier WiFi, which also reduces the number of times your devices disconnect and ask for the password again.
Final thoughts
To log in to a MiFi, connect to its WiFi, open the address on the label and enter the admin details. If you forget everything, a reset brings it back to the label settings. Then set your own strong passwords and keep a note somewhere safe.
