AVM FRITZ!Box Router Login

Updated

FRITZ!Box routers by AVM are very common in Germany and the rest of Europe. They open at fritz.box (192.168.178.1). The admin password is the “FRITZ!Box password” on the sticker underneath.

Contents
  1. How to log in to a AVM FRITZ!Box router
  2. AVM FRITZ!Box default username and password
  3. AVM FRITZ!Box default IP addresses
  4. Change your Wi-Fi name and password
  5. How to reset a AVM FRITZ!Box router
  6. 192.168.178.1 not opening? Fixes that work
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. Other router brands

How to log in to a AVM FRITZ!Box router

  1. Connect to the AVM FRITZ!Box Wi-Fi network or plug in a LAN cable.
  2. Open a browser and go to fritz.box or 192.168.178.1.
  3. Enter the username and password from the table below or from the router label.
  4. Use the menu to change Wi-Fi settings, see connected devices or update firmware.

Prefer your phone? The MyFRITZ!App does the same job and is often easier.

AVM FRITZ!Box default username and password

Router / ISPLogin addressUsernamePassword
All FRITZ!Box modelsfritz.box or 192.168.178.1—FRITZ!Box password printed on the label

If the default login is rejected, the password was changed. The only way back in without it is a factory reset.

AVM FRITZ!Box default IP addresses

Change your Wi-Fi name and password

  1. Log in at fritz.box with the admin username and password.
  2. Open the Wireless (or WLAN / Wi-Fi) section.
  3. Change the SSID to set a new network name.
  4. Set security to WPA2-PSK or WPA3 and type a new password of at least 12 characters in the “Password”, “Pre-Shared Key” or “WPA Passphrase” box.
  5. Save or apply. Your devices will disconnect — reconnect them with the new password.

Need ideas for a strong password? See how to create a strong password.

How to reset a AVM FRITZ!Box router

Use “Forgot password?” on the login page to restore factory settings, or follow the reset steps in the FRITZ!Box manual for your model. The router restarts with the factory Wi-Fi name, password and admin login from the label. You will need to set up your internet connection again, so keep your ISP username and password handy.

More detail: how to reset your router.

192.168.178.1 not opening? Fixes that work

  • Connect to the router first. Use its Wi-Fi or a LAN cable — mobile data will never reach 192.168.178.1.
  • Type it in the address bar, not the search box, and include http:// — http://192.168.178.1. Many routers have no HTTPS page.
  • Check for typos: only numbers and dots. The letter “l” or “o” in place of 1 or 0 will not work.
  • Your router may use a different address. Check the default gateway (see above) or the label.
  • Turn off VPN, proxy or “Private Relay”. They send traffic outside your home network.
  • Try another browser or a private window, and clear the cache.
  • Restart the router: unplug it for 30 seconds, then wait two minutes after plugging it back in.
  • Still stuck? A factory reset restores the default address and password.

Frequently asked questions

What is the default IP for AVM FRITZ!Box routers?

AVM FRITZ!Box routers use 192.168.178.1 — or type fritz.box in your browser.

What is the default AVM FRITZ!Box router password?

Newer models often use a unique password printed on the label.

How do I reset my AVM FRITZ!Box router?

Use “Forgot password?” on the login page to restore factory settings, or follow the reset steps in the FRITZ!Box manual for your model.

Other router brands