MikroTik Router Login

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MikroTik routers (hAP, hEX, RB series) use 192.168.88.1. Open it in a browser for WebFig, or use the WinBox app. Newer units print a unique admin password on the label.

Contents
  1. How to log in to a MikroTik router
  2. MikroTik default username and password
  3. MikroTik default IP addresses
  4. Change your Wi-Fi name and password
  5. How to reset a MikroTik router
  6. 192.168.88.1 not opening? Fixes that work
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. Other router brands

How to log in to a MikroTik router

  1. Connect to the MikroTik Wi-Fi network or plug in a LAN cable.
  2. Open a browser and go to 192.168.88.1.
  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 MikroTik mobile app / WinBox does the same job and is often easier.

MikroTik default username and password

Router / ISPLogin addressUsernamePassword
Older RouterOS devices192.168.88.1admin(blank)
Devices shipped since 2022192.168.88.1adminPrinted on the label

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

MikroTik default IP addresses

Change your Wi-Fi name and password

  1. Log in at 192.168.88.1 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 MikroTik router

Unplug the power, hold the Reset button, plug the power back in and release when the ACT/USR light starts flashing (about 5 seconds). 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.

192.168.88.1 not opening? Fixes that work

  • Connect to the router first. Use its Wi-Fi or a LAN cable — mobile data will never reach 192.168.88.1.
  • Type it in the address bar, not the search box, and include http:// — http://192.168.88.1. 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 MikroTik routers?

MikroTik routers use 192.168.88.1.

What is the default MikroTik router password?

For Older RouterOS devices it is admin / (blank). Newer models often use a unique password printed on the label.

How do I reset my MikroTik router?

Unplug the power, hold the Reset button, plug the power back in and release when the ACT/USR light starts flashing (about 5 seconds).

Other router brands