Cómo cambiar la contraseña de tu WiFi de CenturyLink

Crear una contraseña única (also called a network security key) is an important step in securing your home network.

Unable to edit your network?

There are some scenarios where you can't change your WiFi password in My CenturyLink. Learn more about these special cases.

 

There are also times when the connection between our network and your modem temporarily won't allow you to edit your network. If this happens, you won't see the Edit Network option. You can try again later, or do it from your modem settings.

There are three ways you can change your WiFi password:
 

  1. In the aplicación de CenturyLink
  2. On the My CenturyLink website
  3. From your configuración del módem

 

While you're securing your network, you may also want to customize your network name (SSID).

Cómo cambiar la contraseña de tu Wi-Fi en la aplicación de CenturyLink

If you have one of our newer modems, the My CenturyLink app is the easiest way to change your WiFi password.

1. Go to the My Services screen from the menu at the bottom of the app, then scroll down the screen to find your list of WiFi networks. Tap on the network whose password you want to change.

App "My Services" screen showing WiFi networks

2. From the WiFi Network details screen, tap the button to Edit network.

App WiFi Networks screen showing button to edit network

3. On the Edit WiFi Network screen, enter the new password, then tap "Save."

App Edit WiFi Network screen showing password field and "save" button

4. Reconnect devices using the new password.

How to change your WiFi password on the My CenturyLink website

1. Ingresa a My CenturyLink and click on Services from the top menu. The Services page opens to the Internet and WiFi section.
 

2. Scroll down the page to find the section for WiFi Networks.

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My CenturyLink Services page showing networks

3. Click on the link to edit WiFi info. This will open a box showing your current network and password. Simply enter a new password and click "save."

My CenturyLink edit password box

Consejos para la contraseña

Si se te pide que elijas 64 bits o 128 bits, sigue estas pautas:
 

  • 64 bits: Ingresa 10 caracteres*

  • 128 bits: Ingresa 26 caracteres*
    * Los caracteres pueden incluir solo letras entre la A y F y números entre 0 y 9 sin espacios.

In all other cases, your custom password must contain:
 

  • Between 8 and 63 characters

  • At least one number from 0 to 9

  • At least one letter from A to Z
    Nota: Se puede usar el caracter espacio (pero no es obligatorio)

Helpful hint: If you lose or forget your password, you can sign back in to the Wireless Security menu and choose "Use Default." This will revert the password to the original one printed on the modem sticker.

Can't edit network

If one of the following situations is true for you, you will not be able to edit your WiFi network in the app or on the website.

If you have a Zyxel C3510XZ modem, you can change your WiFi password by following these instructions to change WiFi settings.

photo of the Zyxel C3510xz modem

If you have fiber service and a SmartNID with Premium WiFi, you can follow these instructions to change your WiFi password.

photo of a SmartNID and wireless pods

If you provided your own modem or router for your CenturyLink service, please refer to the user guide for your particular equipment.

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