There are a number of methods to find out your WiFi network’s name and password and these methods can vary depending on the type of equipment you are using to stay connected. Generally speaking, Windstream customers can find their network name and password on a label on their router or modem-router gateway. In the event that you are using a Windows 8 or 10 computer or Mac computer, we have listed the instructions below so you can find your WiFi network name and password.

First of all, sign in to your account on Spectrum.net or you can use the My Spectrum App(available on Google Play and Apple App Store) to change your WiFi network name and password and connect to your devices. It is important to note that a WiFi network name is also referred to as SSID on some devices and the password is also sometimes called network security key, WPA key, or WPA/WPA2 passphrase. 

Forgot Spectrum WiFi Password 

If you have forgotten your Spectrum WiFi Password, here is how you can recover it according to your operating system. 

• On Your Router or Gateway

In case you never changed your default SSID(network name) and password, they might be mentioned on a label on the bottom of your router or gateway and may also be mentioned in your installation paperwork. 

• On Windows 8.1 

Suppose your computer has Windows 8 operating system installed on it and is connected to your WiFi network. In that case, you can find your WiFi network name and password on your computer using the following steps.

1. Open the Windows/Start menu. 
2. Go to Network and Sharing Center. 
3. Select Manage Wireless Networks. 
4. Right-click your connected WiFi network. 
5. Select Properties. 
6. Select the Security tab. 
7. Select Show characters. 

• On Windows 10

Suppose your computer has Windows 10 operating system installed on it and is connected to your WiFi network. In that case, you can find your WiFi network name and password on your computer using the following steps. 

1. Right-click the WiFi icon in the taskbar. 
2. Select Open Network and Sharing Center. 
3. Select your WiFi network name. 
4. Select Wireless Properties. 
5. Select the Security tab. 
6. Select Show Characters. 

• On Your Mac

To find your WiFi network name and password on your Mac, you are going to need the username and password for an account with administrator privileges on your Mac.

1. Go to Applications and select Utilities. 
2. Open the Keychain Access app. 
3. Double-click your WiFi network name. 
4. Select Show password. 
5. Enter your Mac’s Username and Password. 
6. Select Allow. 
7. Password is in the Show password field. 

Change Your Network Name and Password

Spectrum users can change their network name and password using the My Spectrum App or through Spectrum.net. In short, if you are wondering how to change my spectrum wifi password, the process is given below.

• On Spectrum.net

Here is how you can change your WiFi network name (SSID) and Spectrum WiFi Password through Spectrum.net. 

1. Create an account on Spectrum.net. 
2. Sign in with username and password. 
3. select “Internet” In “Your Services section”. 
4. Find your gateway or router. 
5. Select the blue down arrow.  
6. Your SSID and password will be here. 

• My Spectrum App 

Here is how you can change your Spectrum WiFi Password and WiFi network name (SSID) through the My Spectrum App. 

1. Open the My Spectrum app. 
2. Sign in to your Spectrum account. 
3. Select Services. 
4. Your SSID and password will be here. 
5. Select Update to change SSID/password. 
6. Enter a new network name or password. 
7. Select Save Changes.

Above we have stated how to change your Spectrum WiFi password, but it is important to note that if you change your password or SSID, you’ll have to sign in using your updated login credentials on every device that needs to connect to your network.

Spectrum WiFi Password Default

For many Spectrum routers, the default username is admin and the password is also admin, which you can enter for web access on your connected devices. My Spectrum app is an excellent innovation by Spectrum that lets you change Spectrum WiFi password and other settings on the go. You can do a lot more with the My Spectrum App from anywhere including viewing and paying your bill, viewing your account information, finding WiFi hotspots, signing up for paperless billing, getting support, and troubleshooting your services.

Also Read: Spectrum Business Login to Pay a bill or Manage

Windstream customers seamlessly use the My Spectrum App in order to pay their bills and manage their Spectrum accounts from their smartphones on the go. Getting started is a breeze because all you have to do is download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and sign in with your username and password. There is nothing to worry about if you don’t have a Spectrum username because it is a straightforward and simple process to signup and get login credentials. It is also important to make sure that you have downloaded the latest version of the My Spectrum App to avoid any sort of errors or malfunctions.

In order to sign in to your My Spectrum App, simply open the App on your smartphone or tablet and enter your full username and password and then select the sign-in option on your phone. There is also an option to enable the Touch ID or Face ID sign-in on many cellular devices and the My Spectrum App also gives its users to sign in with their fingerprint or facial recognition. However, if someone doesn’t want this feature on their My Spectrum App, they can turn it off in account settings. The My Spectrum App is packed with useful features for Spectrum customers as they can manage their account settings, troubleshoot their equipment for nonstop connectivity, and pay their monthly bills as well. In order to troubleshoot your equipment, you can select the Services icon and choose whether you want to troubleshoot for Internet, Voice, or TV and then select your equipment from the list that appears on the screen, and select Restart Equipment.