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How to Change Wi-Fi Name

Learn how to change your Wi-Fi name or SSID through router settings, choose a safe network name, save changes, reconnect devices, and troubleshoot issues.

TechnologyEdited by Pramod Tiwari
2 min read

Quick Answer

To change your Wi-Fi name, sign in to your router admin page or app, open Wireless or Wi-Fi settings, find the network name or SSID field, enter a new name that does not reveal private details, save changes, then reconnect devices to the renamed network.

What You Need

  • Router admin page or app
  • Router admin login
  • Current Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection
  • New Wi-Fi name
  • Access to devices that need reconnecting

Safety Precautions

  • Do not factory reset the router unless necessary.
  • Save current network settings before editing.
  • Use model-specific ISP/router instructions if screens differ.

Privacy and Safety Notes

  • Avoid putting your full name, address, phone number, apartment number, or workplace in the Wi-Fi name.
  • Changing the network name may disconnect devices.
  • Keep a separate guest network if you frequently share access.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Connect to your router network

    Use Wi-Fi or Ethernet from a device that can access router settings.

  2. Step 2

    Open the router admin page or app

    Use the router IP address, ISP app, or router maker app.

  3. Step 3

    Sign in

    Use admin credentials. These may differ from the Wi-Fi password.

  4. Step 4

    Open Wi-Fi or Wireless settings

    Look for SSID, Network Name, Wireless Name, or Wi-Fi Name.

  5. Step 5

    Enter the new name

    Choose a simple name that does not expose private information.

  6. Step 6

    Update each band if needed

    Some routers show separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz names.

  7. Step 7

    Save changes

    The Wi-Fi may restart briefly after saving.

  8. Step 8

    Reconnect devices

    Choose the new network name on phones, laptops, TVs, printers, and smart devices.

Practical Example

Example: You replace a default router name with a neutral name like MapleNet. After saving, your phone disconnects, so you choose MapleNet from Wi-Fi settings and enter the existing password.

Common Mistakes

  • Putting personal information in the network name
  • Changing the name but forgetting the password
  • Renaming only one band unintentionally
  • Using offensive or confusing names
  • Forgetting printers and smart home devices

Troubleshooting

I cannot find the SSID field

Look under Wireless, Wi-Fi, Basic, or Network settings, or use your router manual.

The old name still appears

Wait a few minutes, refresh your device Wi-Fi list, or restart the router if needed.

Devices cannot connect

Forget the old network and connect to the new name using the correct password.

Only one network changed

Check whether 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and guest networks have separate names.

FAQs

Is Wi-Fi name the same as SSID?

Yes. SSID is the technical term for the Wi-Fi network name.

Does changing Wi-Fi name change the password?

Not unless you also edit the password field.

What should I name my Wi-Fi?

Use a neutral name that is easy to recognize but does not reveal personal details.

Why did my devices disconnect?

Devices treat the renamed network as a different network and may need to reconnect.

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