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Apple Router Login & Default Passwords

AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express, and Time Capsule setup guides and default logins.

Username admin
Password public

Apple models

Select any model below to view technical specs, port configuration, and setup guide

6 Models Indexed
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Hardware Model Username Password Actions
admin Set via AirPort Utility
admin Set via AirPort Utility
admin Set via AirPort Utility
admin admin
admin admin
admin admin

How to log in to your Apple router

  1. 1 Open AirPort Utility on macOS, iOS, or Windows.
  2. 2 Select your base station.
  3. 3 Enter the base station password (default is "public" or custom).
๐Ÿ”„ How to Hard Reset Apple Router to Factory Defaults

If you forgot your customized admin password or cannot reach the web portal, locate the physical RESET pinhole button on the back of your Apple router. While powered on, press and hold the button with a paperclip for 10 to 15 seconds until the power LED begins flashing. Release the button and wait 2 minutes for the unit to reboot with factory default credentials (User: admin / Pass: public).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the default IP address for Apple routers?

Most Apple routers use 10.0.1.1 as their factory default gateway management address.

What is the factory default login password for Apple?

The standard factory username is "admin" and default password is "public". Check your physical router label if these don't work.

How do I factory reset my Apple router if I forgot the password?

Press and hold the physical RESET pinhole button on the back of your Apple device with a paperclip for 10-15 seconds until all LED lights blink, restoring default credentials.