How to Change HP Printer Wi-Fi Password?

Changing your HP printer's Wi-Fi password can mean a couple of different things: either updating the password your printer uses to connect to your home or office Wi-Fi network (because your network password changed) or changing the password for the printer's own built-in Wi-Fi Direct feature. It could also mean changing the administrator password used to access the printer's settings via a web browser.

Here's how to address these common scenarios:

Updating the Password for Your Network Connection

If you've changed the password for your home or office Wi-Fi network, you need to tell your HP printer the new password so it can reconnect. You don't change the network password on the printer; you simply update the connection settings with the new credentials.

Methods to Update Network Password:

You can typically update the network password using one of these methods:

1. Via the Printer Control Panel:

   • Go to the printer's main screen or menu.
   • Look for Network, Wireless, or Setup options.
   • You might need to shuffle through different models or select your specific printer if using external software, as shown in some guidance. Once selected, you would tap on it and then navigate a menu, often by going down to find the correct settings.
   • Find a Wireless Setup Wizard or Network Setup option.
   • Select your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) from the list.
   • When prompted, enter the new password for your network.
   • Confirm the settings, and the printer should attempt to reconnect.

2. Using HP Smart App (or HP Printer Assistant/Utility):

   • If you have the HP Smart app installed on your computer or mobile device and the printer was previously connected (or can connect via USB temporarily), you can often use the app to manage network settings.
   • Open the HP Smart app and select your printer.
   • Look for Printer Settings, Network Settings, or Advanced Settings.
   • Find the option to connect to Wi-Fi or run a Wireless Setup Wizard.
   • Follow the on-screen prompts to select your network and enter the new password.

3. Using a Temporary USB Connection:

   • If your printer cannot connect wirelessly at all, you might need to temporarily connect it to your computer via a USB cable.
   • Install the full feature HP printer software/drivers from the HP website.
   • During the software installation or through the HP Printer Assistant utility, there is usually an option to change the connection type or run a wireless setup.
   • Select the option to set up or reconfigure wireless settings and follow the prompts to enter the new network password.

Changing the HP Printer's Wi-Fi Direct Password

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your mobile device or computer directly to the printer without needing to be on the same local network. This feature has its own password.

How to Change Wi-Fi Direct Password:

• Navigate the printer's control panel menus. You might need to select your printer model or settings, tap on it, and then go down through the menu options.
• Look for Network, Wireless, or Wi-Fi Direct settings.
• Select the Wi-Fi Direct option.
• Find the setting to Change Password or Security.
• Enter the desired new password. The control panel will guide you through the input process.
• Save the changes. You might also be able to access these settings via the printer's Embedded Web Server (EWS), as described below.

Changing the Printer's Administrator Password (EWS)

Your HP printer has an Embedded Web Server (EWS) that you can access via a web browser using the printer's IP address. This interface allows you to configure advanced settings, including network settings and security. Accessing EWS is often protected by an administrator password. This isn't the Wi-Fi network password itself, but changing it is crucial for securing access to settings that control Wi-Fi.

How to Change EWS Administrator Password:

1. Find your printer's IP address. You can usually find this by printing a Network Configuration Page from the printer's control panel (often found under Network, Wireless, or Information menus).
2. Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the printer.
3. Type the printer's IP address into the browser's address bar and press Enter.
4. The HP printer's EWS page will load.
5. Navigate to the Security or Settings tab.
6. Look for Administrator Settings, Password Settings, or Access Control.
7. You will likely be prompted to log in with the current administrator password. If you've never set one, the default might be blank, or you might need to use the printer's PIN (often found on a label near the Wi-Fi Direct name or inside the toner/ink cartridge door) for initial access.
8. Once logged in, find the option to change the administrator password and enter your new password.
9. Save the changes.

Summary of HP Printer Passwords & Access Methods:

*Accessing EWS password settings directly from the control panel is less common but may be available on some models. Navigating menus on the control panel, potentially by selecting the printer and going down through options as seen in general guidance, is key to finding these settings regardless of the specific password you need to manage.

Always consult your printer's manual or the HP support website for model-specific instructions, as steps can vary slightly between different HP printer models.