It is always good and advisable to have a stronger and different password for your home network wifi. Cox makes it easier for the subscriber by allowing them to change their wifi password from their account. Below are the procedures for changing your Cox wifi password:
Ways through which it is advisable to change your wifi password
There are a few key reasons why you may want to change your Cox wifi password:
- Security: If you have not altered the default wifi password provided by Cox, then it is not very safe. Anyone can go and search for the default passwords. Using a good password for the network helps to avoid unauthorized access to the network.
- Forgotten Password: The only way to get Cox wifi access with a password that you know after forgetting the password is to reset it.
- Change Frequency: It is advised that to avoid getting the cybersecurity criminals’ attention, users change their passwords every 90 days or so. This consists of the password you use to connect your gadgets to the wifi network.
How to change the Cove wifi password?
Follow these simple steps to change your admin password that secures your Cox wifi network:
1. How to sign in to your Cox account
- Now on your internet browser go to either cox.com or the local Cox market website that you have access to. For example cox.com/California.
- Before proceeding to the steps below, ensure that you sign in to Cox by clicking on the Login link and keying in your account details.
2. Click My Services
- At the top of the page, navigate to the My Services link that is located on the left-hand side of the navigation bar.
3. Select Manage Home Wifi
- This will then display your list of services that you have subscribed to through Cox. Look for the Home Wifi section and press on the Manage Home Wifi button.
4. Click Settings
- This will display the specific information of your Cox wifi network, such as the name of your network and the connected equipment. Click the Settings tab.
5. Select Change Wifi Password
- The Change Wifi Password option will be under Settings. Click this to proceed.
6. Create New Password & Verify New Password
- Please enter the new wifi password that you want to set and then re-enter the password.
7. Save New Password
- Lastly, click the Save button at the bottom of the page to change your wifi password.
Guidelines To Be Followed When Selecting A Password
When creating a new Cox wifi password, follow these tips:
- Duration – At least 12 characters should be used, the longer the more secure
- Difficulty – Add both capital and small cases, numbers as well as special characters
- No personal details – Using the name or the birthdate is easier for hackers to guess.
- Avoid the use of passwords on other accounts – The wifi password should be unique and cannot be used on other accounts.
How to connect devices to a new wifi password?
When you alter the Cox wifi password, all the devices or computers that were connected to wifi will be disconnected. Here is what you need to do to reconnect them:
For computers and laptops:
- Switch to the wifi settings of your device and reconnect with your wifi SSID as though you are reconnecting to the internet.
- Upon request, type in the new wifi password to enable reconnection.
For smartphones and tablets:
- Either, disable the wifi connection then enable it again. Or go to wifi settings and click on your network for the second time.
- You are required to type in the new password when reconnecting your device.
For smart home devices:
- Go to the settings of each device and shut off/wipe the connection from the list of known wifi connections.
- Then reconnect by going to the Cox wifi menu and inputting the new password.
If you experience any problems when reconnecting the devices, you may have to restart the device as well as the Cox wifi gateway router. Or, you can contact Cox customer support to speak to a technician and seek assistance.
Resetting the Cox wifi password offers the added protection of your home network. Do not forget to link all your devices to the new password. Do not wait to change another new password to your account every few months.
Call (844) 340-5111 to get a new Cox connection now!
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