FritzBox: Reading out the password – this is how it works

If you have forgotten the password of your FritzBox, you may be able to read it out. Unfortunately, this is not possible in many cases.

Read out the FritzBox password – is that possible?

For security reasons, you cannot read out the password of your FritzBox directly. However, this does not automatically mean that you have to reset it to the factory settings if you have forgotten the access data.

• If you log in to your FritzBox with a web browser, it may already have saved the password in a database. In this case, you can read out the password in Firefox, Chrome or Edge.

• Check whether you are still logged into your FritzBox with another device such as a laptop. To do this, call up the address http://fritz.box/ in the browser. If you gain access to the user interface, you can change the password without having to enter it again.

• If you are logged into the FritzBox, change the password by clicking on the three dots in the top right of the user interface, selecting Change Password and then assigning a new Fritzbox password.

• If you have used the MyFritz app on your smartphone or tablet in the past, it may have saved your access data. If so, your mobile device may accept your fingerprint or other biometric verification method instead of the forgotten password.

• If you have never changed the password of your FritzBox, it probably still uses the access data issued by the manufacturer. You can usually find these on a sticker on the back or bottom of the device. You may also find the required information in the manual or on the cover of the installation medium.
• If you still cannot access your FRITZ!Box, you will have to reset it to the factory settings.

MyFritz – Read out or change password

You cannot easily read out the password of your MyFritz online account either. However, you can change it if you have forgotten it.

• If you have access to the user interface of your FritzBox (http://fritz.box/), first click on System ☻ FRITZ!Box User and then on the pencil icon next to the user.

• Now enter a new password in the field provided and click on the Apply button.

• Alternatively, go to https://www.myfritz.net and click on the Assign or Change Password link.

• Enter your email address. You should now receive an email. Follow the instructions in it to set a new password.

FRITZ!Box – How to read out the WLAN password

You can easily read out the WLAN password used in your FritzBox, provided you have access to the user interface.

• Call up the address http://fritz.box/ in your browser and log in.

• Click on WLAN ☻ Security in the left menu bar.

• In the Encryption tab you will now see your WLAN network key. If it is not readable, first click in the corresponding field and then on the eye symbol.

• In the left menu bar, click on WLAN ☻ Security.