How to Reset GoPro Wi-Fi Password

You can usually reset your GoPro Wi-Fi password by going to the Preferences menu and then selecting Connections. After, press Reset Connections to reset the Wi-Fi on your GoPro Camera.

Hi, my name’s Larry. I’m a GoPro fanatic who’s been filming content with GoPro cameras since 2014. I’ve had issues pairing my smartphone with my GoPro cameras before, and a simple Wi-Fi reset usually fixed the problem.

In today’s guide, I’ll show you how to reset your GoPro Wi-Fi password for your specific camera model. Some GoPro’s have unique settings, and it can be challenging to reset the Wi-Fi.

Continue reading to learn more!

How Do I Reset My GoPro Wi-Fi Password?

As I mentioned in the introduction, each GoPro model has a unique way to reset its Wi-Fi password. Luckily, resetting the Wi-Fi password on your GoPro takes less than two minutes.

Although you can’t create your own password, your camera will automatically generate one for you. You can then use the new password to connect your smartphone to your GoPro camera.

When I refer to the Mode button on your GoPro camera throughout this article, this is your GoPro’s power button. 

Let’s discuss how to reset the GoPro Wi-Fi password for your specific GoPro camera model:

GoPro HERO10 Black and HERO9 Black

  • Step 1: Swipe down on the LCD screen to access the Dashboard.
  • Step 2: Swipe left to access the Preferences menu.
  • Step 3: Tap Preferences > Connections > Reset Connections.
  • Step 4: You will then see a new Wi-Fi name and password that is automatically generated by the camera. 

GoPro HERO8 Black, MAX,  HERO7 Black/Silver/White, and HERO6 Black

  • Step 1: Swipe down on the LCD screen to access the Dashboard.
  • Step 2: Tap Preferences > Connections > Reset Connections.
  • Step 3: Your GoPro will quickly generate a new Wi-Fi name and password that will be displayed on the screen.

GoPro Fusion

  • Step 1: Press the Mode (Power) button repeatedly until the Settings icon (wrench) appears. Then, press the Shutter button to enter the Settings.
  • Step 2: Press the Shutter button three times to access the Connections settings.
  • Step 3: Press the Mode button until RESET is highlighted. Then, press the Shutter button to select it.
  • Step 4: Press the Mode button again to highlight RESET. Then, press the Shutter button to confirm the Wi-Fi reset. 
  • Step 5: The small LCD screen will display a new Wi-Fi name and password.

GoPro HERO5 Black and HERO (2018)

  • Step 1: Swipe down on the LCD screen to access the Dashboard.
  • Step 2: Press Connect > Reset Connections > Reset
  • Step 3: Your LCD screen will display a new automatically generated Wi-Fi password.

You can’t alter the connection name on these GoPro cameras, so only the Wi-Fi password can be reset.

GoPro HERO5 Session

  • Step 1: If your GoPro is powered down, press the Menu button to turn on the status screen.
  • Step 2: Tap the Menu button repeatedly until you highlight Connections Settings.
  • Step 3: Tap the Shutter button to select Connections Settings.
  • Step 4: Tap the Menu button repeatedly until you highlight Reset Connections.
  • Step 5: Tap the Shutter button to select Reset Connections.
  • Step 6: Tap the Menu button until you highlight Yes.
  • Step 7: Tap the Shutter button to select Yes.
  • Step 8. Your LCD screen will display “Wi-Fi Reset Successful” and show a new GoPro Wi-Fi name and password.

GoPro HERO4 Silver and Black

  • Step 1: Once your GoPro is turned on, press and hold the Settings button on the side of the camera for two seconds until the Wi-Fi Mode options appear.
  • Step 2: While still holding the Settings button, press and release the Mode button on the front of your camera. 
  • Step 3: Choose Reset in the Reset Wi-Fi Settings option.
  • Step 4:  A new Wi-Fi password and name will appear on the small LCD screen.

GoPro HERO4 Session and HERO Session

  • Step 1: Make sure your GoPro camera is completed turned off. This means that there aren’t any flashing LED lights and an empty status screen. 
  • Step 2: Press and hold the INFO/Wi-Fi button for eight to ten seconds. Once you’re prompted with “Reset Wi-Fi”, you can release the button. 
  • Step 3: Press the INFO/Wi-Fi button once to highlight YES.
  • Step 4: Press the Shutter button once to select YES. Then, the camera will alert you that the reset has occurred and then turn off.
  • Step 5: You will then need to follow the GoPro pairing instructions to set up a new name and password during the GoPro Quik pairing process.

GoPro HERO+ and HERO+ LCD

  • Step 1: Tap the Mode button repeatedly until “SETUP” appears on the screen.
  • Step 2: Tap the Shutter button twice to select WIRELESS. 
  • Step 3: Tap the Mode button repeatedly until RESET Wi-Fi is highlighted.
  • Step 4: Tap the shutter button to select it. 
  • Step 5: A new name and password will appear for your GoPro camera.

GoPro HERO3 and HERO3+

If you are pairing your GoPro to the smartphone app for the first time, use the password “goprohero” to connect your devices. You can change the password after you pair your camera.

If this isn’t the first time, you’ll need to re-update the name and password by following the HERO3 or HERO3+ update links.

  • Step 1: On the HERO3 update page, click Start Update to begin. On the HERO3+ update page, click Update your camera manually.
  • Step 2: Enter your GoPro’s serial number and registration information, and then click Next Step.
  • Step 3: Select Wi-Fi Update Only using the blue checkmark and then click Next Step.
  • Step 4: Enter a new name and password for your GoPro camera. 

How Do I Find Out My GoPro Wi-Fi Password?

The default password for the HERO2, HERO3, and HERO3+ is “goprohero”. However, you will have a different GoPro Wi-Fi password if you’ve reset the connections before. 

If you have any other GoPro camera model, you won’t have a default password for your Wi-Fi. To find your current GoPro Wi-Fi password, you need to locate the Camera Info menu on your GoPro. This can usually be found by going to Preferences and then selecting Connections.

Your GoPro’s current Wi-Fi name and password will be displayed. If you want to change your GoPro’s name, you can do so through the GoPro Quik app once your pair your camera. 

How Do I Change The Wi-Fi on My GoPro?

There are two ways to change your GoPro’s Wi-Fi name and password. The first way is to reset your GoPro connections using the instructions above. This generates a random name and password you can use to pair your smartphone.

Once your smartphone is paired to your camera through GoPro Quik, you can modify the Wi-Fi name and password through the app itself. Go to the setting menu on the app and select Network Name. You can then change the Wi-Fi on your GoPro.

FAQs

Now that you understand how to change the Wi-Fi on your GoPro, let’s discuss a few common questions I get asked.

What is the default GoPro password?

After the release of the GoPro HERO4, there haven’t been default Wi-Fi passwords for GoPro cameras. Instead, each camera comes with a randomly generated Wi-Fi name and password. If you have a GoPro model before the HERO4, the default password is “goprohero”.

How do I connect my GoPro HERO to Wi-Fi?

Your GoPro camera has its own Wi-Fi connection that is used to pair with the GoPro Quik app. To connect your GoPro to Wi-Fi, you must download GoPro Quik on your phone and pair your GoPro camera to the phone. This way, you can transfer images and videos with the app.

How to reset my GoPro HERO 3 Wi-Fi password without a computer?

Unfortunately, you can’t reset your GoPro HERO3 Wi-Fi password without a computer. This is because you need to download the update file from GoPro’s website and then transfer it to your microSD card. Then, you can reset your Wi-Fi password.

Closing Thoughts

I hope you were effortlessly able to reset your GoPro Wi-Fi password. By following the steps outlined in this guide, it should take less than two minutes to generate a new GoPro Wi-Fi name and password.

However, if you still have trouble and need more help, please leave a comment below. I’ll help you work through your specific issue and let you know if you need to contact GoPro for additional support.

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