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How to Reset and Find a GoPro’s Wifi Password & Network ID

If you're trying to reset your GoPro's wifi password or just look up what it is so you can connect, here are the steps for recent GoPro models.

GoPro Reset Wifi Connections

By David Coleman | @havecamerawilltraveldc
Last updated about 2 months ago // Categories: Remote Control, Tips
Tags: GoPro HERO (2018), GoPro HERO4 Black, GoPro HERO5 Black, GoPro HERO5 Session, GoPro HERO6 Black, GoPro HERO7 Black, GoPro HERO7 Silver, GoPro HERO7 White, GoPro HERO9 Black

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Whether you’re doing it as a security precaution or because you’re trying to avoid wifi conflicts, there are times you might want to reset your GoPro’s wifi password and SSID.

Different GoPro models do things slightly differently. So I’ve laid out the instructions for specific models below. And some models—specifically older ones—let you assign your own SSID and password, while newer models generate those for you.

In all cases, you generate the new password on the camera itself. There’s not much sense in trying to do it wirelessly, obviously, because that would break the connection.

So here’s a rundown on how to reset the wifi password on specific GoPro models. I’ve also included information on how to look up the camera’s network name and wifi password if you’ve forgotten it.

HERO9 Black, HERO8 Black, HERO7 Black, Silver, & White

This applies to the HERO9, HERO8, and HERO7 cameras. With these cameras, you can’t just make up your own wifi password or assign a custom network name to the camera. Both are generated automatically.

To reset the wifi password, use the back screen menu to go to:

Preferences > Connections > Reset Connections1

You’ll then be prompted for confirmation, and it will reset them and do a quick soft reboot.

There are a couple of things to note about the process. Firstly, it resets all your wireless connections, including wifi to the mobile app as well as remote controls. Secondly, it doesn’t automatically tell you what the new wifi credentials are. To find the current camera name on the network and its wifi password, go to:

Preferences > Connections > Camera Info

That tells you the Camera Name, which is what you’re looking for from the mobile app. It will be something like GP23650496, for example. The password will be something along the lines of canoe4427 or wave3020 or action8924.

HERO6 Black

With the HERO6 Black, the camera will generate a new password for you–you can’t just make up your own.

To reset the HERO6 Black’s wifi password, use the back screen menu to go to:

Settings > Connections > Reset Connections

You’ll then be prompted for confirmation, and it will reset them and do a quick soft reboot with a message flashing up on screen that All Connections Reset.

There are a couple of things to note about the process. Firstly, it resets all your wireless connections, including wifi to the mobile app as well as remote controls. Secondly, it doesn’t automatically tell you what the new wifi credentials are. To find the current camera name on the network and its wifi password, go to:

Settings > Connections > Name & Password

That tells you the Camera Name, which is what you’re looking for from the mobile app. It will be something like GP23650796, for example. The password will be something along the lines of cycle5906 or surf0663.

HERO5 Black / HERO (2018)

The HERO5 Black is another of the models that doesn’t allow you to assign your own custom device name or wifi password. They’re generated automatically by the camera.

To reset the HERO5 Black’s wifi password, swipe down on the back screen and go to:

Connect > Reset Connections

You’ll then be prompted for confirmation, and it will reset them and do a quick soft reboot with a message flashing up on screen that All Connections Reset.

This resets all your wireless connections, including wifi to the mobile app as well as remote controls.

And it doesn’t automatically tell you what the new wifi credentials are. To find the current camera name on the network and its wifi password, go to:

Connect > Name & Password

That tells you the Camera Name, which is what you’re looking for from the mobile app. It will be something like GP24550796, for example. The password will be something along the lines of cycle2763 or surf0663 or climb0724.

HERO5 Session

The Session models, which all have the smaller, cube-like shape, don’t have the same on-camera menu system as the larger models. So you have to use a combination of the camera’s two buttons and the small screen on top.

To reset the HERO5 Session’s network ID and wifi password:

  1. Press the Menu button (the small rectangular button on the bottom of the back panel) to turn on the small screen on top of the camera.
  2. Keep pressing the Menu button to scroll through the options until you get to the one for Connection Settings.
  3. Press the Shutter button (large button with red circle) to drill down into the Connection Settings.
  4. Press the Menu button again until you get to Reset Connection.
  5. Press the Shutter button. You’ll be prompted with a “Reset All?” query. You need to move the white cursor highlight from No to Yes. Do that by pressing the Menu button once and then press the Shutter button to select.

To look up the HERO5 Session’s network ID and wifi password:

  1. Press the Menu button (the small rectangular button on the bottom of the back panel) to turn on the small screen on top of the camera.
  2. Keep pressing the Menu button to scroll through the options until you get to the one for Connection Settings.
  3. Press the Shutter button (large button with red circle) to drill down into the Connection Settings.
  4. Press the Menu button again until you get to Camera Info.
  5. Press the Shutter button. You’ll then have the camera’s network ID (top line) and wifi password (bottom line)displayed on the screen.

HERO4 Black

The HERO4 Black is the last of the larger-style GoPros that doesn’t have a built-in touchscreen on the back (you can add one as an optional accessory). So to change the wifi password on the HERO4 Black you’ll need to use a combination of the on-camera buttons and the small screen on the front.

The HERO4 Black does things a little differently to newer models. You do have the option of assigning your own device name and wifi password, but not right away in the camera.

To reset the password, go to:

Setup > Camera Reset > Reset Wi-Fi

That will reset it back to the default wifi password of goprohero .

You then connect with mobile app to assign a custom password and device name.

Things Worth Knowing

If you happen to need to find your GoPro’s MAC address (you probably don’t, unless you’re doing something quite technical with a network setup), I have a separate guide on that.


  1. On the HERO9 Black, the Connections menu is alongside the Preferences menu rather than below it. ↩

More GoPro Tips & Tricks:

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  • What is GoPro SuperView?
    What is GoPro SuperView?
  • GoPro HERO6 Black vs HERO5 Black Stabilization Compared
    GoPro HERO6 Black vs HERO5 Black Stabilization Compared
By David Coleman
Instagram: @havecamerawilltraveldc

Last updated on February 19, 2021

Categories: Remote Control, Tips
Tags: GoPro HERO (2018), GoPro HERO4 Black, GoPro HERO5 Black, GoPro HERO5 Session, GoPro HERO6 Black, GoPro HERO7 Black, GoPro HERO7 Silver, GoPro HERO7 White, GoPro HERO9 Black

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GoPro News & Deals

New Smart Remote GoPro will be announcing the new Smart Remote for the HERO9 Black on December 17, 2020. The HERO9 Black isn’t compatible with the previous version of the Smart Remote.

HERO8 Black firmware v2.0 now available. Enables webcam mode; enables Display Mod compatibility; expands HyperSmooth 2.0 High and Boost availability to more video settings; general bug fixes. Update through the mobile app or manually.

GoPro Launches New Live Streaming Service for GoPro PLUS. GoPro has launched their own live-streaming platform for PLUS subscribers. It’s a pretty bare-bones offering for now, with livestreams shared with a dedicated URL. This is alongside their efforts to make the HERO8 Black useful as a webcam when connected to a computer (via USB plug-in-play, not requiring the Media Mod accessory with HDMI out). New firmware adds that functionality for Mac users, and the Windows version is in Beta.

New GoPro Zeus Mini Video Light. GoPro has released released a new video LED light designed to complement their GoPro cameras. It’s tiny, waterproof, and has a built-in magnetic swiveling clip. It’s waterproof down to 33 feet (10 meters), has four levels of brightness, and includes a diffuser to cool the color temperature to 5000K. GoPro claims that the built-in battery lasts up to 6 hours (presumably at the lowest brightness setting, although they don’t specify). It’s available now and priced at $69.99.

DJI Osmo Action firmware update adds live streaming. DJI has released a firmware update for the Osmo Action (v. 01.08.00.10) that adds live streaming support, so you can upload directly to platforms like Facebook and YouTube (it goes through the DJI Mimo mobile app). They’ve also improved the in-camera video stabilization. You can find the new firmware here.

New Underwater Housing for GoPro HERO8 Black from Isotta. Isotta, an Italian brand specializing in underwater housings, has announced a new high-quality underwater housing for the HERO8 Black. It’s an aluminum housing depth-rated to 650 feet (200 meters), has a one-handed open/close switch, double o-rings, and can be used with filters. There’s also a dual-handled tray to go along with it. And like all their housings, it’s in their distinctive red. Priced at $450, it’s only for those who need a highly specialized piece of underwater kit. It’s available for preorder from underwater specialists Backscatter.

Light Mod Now Shipping The Light Mod, one of the three new GoPro accessories, is now shipping. It’s a standalone light that is waterproof, rechargeable and compatible with all GoPro mounts. It was originally announced along with the HERO8 Black, but it hasn’t been available until now. It’s priced at $49.99, and you can find them at GoPro.com.

GoPro MAX Now Shipping. The new 360° camera, the MAX, is now shipping.

GoPro HERO8 Black and Max Unveiled. The new GoPro cameras and accessories have been unveiled. I have a rundown of the highlights of the HERO8 Black here.

DJI Osmo Action vs GoPro HERO7 Black. I’ve posted my detailed hands-on comparison of the Osmo Action and the HERO7 Black. There’s a lot similar between the models, but once you start digging down into the details there are differences that can help in choosing between them. And each has strengths the other doesn’t have. You can find my review here.

GoPro HyperSmooth vs DJI RockSteady. The new DJI Osmo Action also has built-in electronic stabilization to smooth out video. They’re calling it RockSteady (GoPro has HyperSmooth). I’ve been out testing them side-by-side. You can see the results here.

GoPro Deals page. I’ve put together a dedicated page on GoPro deals. So if you’re looking for cheap GoPro deals, check it out.

DJI Osmo action 4K Camera. Best known for their camera drones, DJI has released a new 4K action cam that’s taking direct aim at the GoPro HERO7 Black. It shoots up to 4K60 video and 12MP stills, includes electronic stabilization, has high-dynamic range video at 4K30, voice commands, a touchscreen on the back and another smaller live view screen on the front, and is waterproof down to 36 feet (11 meters). It’s priced at $349, and they’re now available at B&H Photo.

Comments

  1. Rene says

    December 28, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    Hi David,

    Is there a way to get into see a Hero 5 Black wifi password without the touchscreen working? For some reason, probably it got dropped or took some hit, the back touchscreen won’t work and I cannot adjust the camera settings. I have a new phone, and never wrote down the original password. Customer service was not able to help, but did offer a discount on a new phone…The camera still works well, and I can use it, but would like to adjust the settings.

    Thanks in advance for any advice,

    Rene

    Reply
    • David says

      December 28, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      I can’t think of any way to do it, I’m afraid. And it would seem to be a security issue if you could.

      Reply
  2. erman tokbay says

    December 21, 2020 at 7:50 am

    touch screen not workıng How can I reset wıfı password

    Reply

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