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Can I change my NETGEAR router's login user name to something other than admin?

No. To log in to your NETGEAR router's web interface, you must enter admin as the user name, and the password that you chose when you installed your router.

You can't change your router's login user name to something other than admin. However, you can change your router's login password. For more information, see How do I change the admin password on my NETGEAR router?

Last Updated:07/07/2025 | Article ID: 000064507

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