Wi-Fi routers access the internet on your devices without mobile data. There are many great Wi-Fi router options, and Google’sNest Wifi Prois among the best. While there are faster and more high-tech routers, the Nests have no subscription, are easy to set up, supportWi-Fi 6E, and work great with other Google devices.

Create a strong password for your network to preserve the strength and security of your Wi-Fi network. You can also increase security by changing your password often and not using the default router password. Google makes it easy to change the password on your Nest router.

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Things to consider when choosing a new password

While changing your password is easy, there are some things to keep in mind while deciding what to change your password to and when.

As long as you keep these in mind, you’ll be successful in changing your password.

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How to change the password on a Google Nest router?

Changing the Google Nest Wi-Fi password is easy and is done through the Google Home app on Android or iOS.

Your Wi-Fi network now requires the password you just set to sign in. When. you set up a new Nest WiFi device that uses the same network name and password as an old router, your devices connect to the network automatically.

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What if my devices don’t connect?

After you change your Wi-Fi password, you may find that some of your devices don’t connect to the network. Here are ways to fix the issue.

If you continue to have issues connecting to the network, contact your device’s manufacturer.

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Keep up your password hygiene

Keep your Wi-Fi network secure so that your personal data isn’t stolen. Changing your password to something more secure is a good way to improve security, and doing so on a Nest WiFi router is easy. you may also set up aVPN on your routerto make your network more secure.

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