How to Change Your Wi-Fi Name or Password

Changing your Wi-Fi name or password is a good way to secure your network or make it easier for your household to reconnect devices. If Purple Cow manages your Wi-Fi equipment, the change usually happens in the Purple WiFi App or Purple Fibre App.

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Before You Start

  • Write down the new Wi-Fi name and password before saving the change.
  • Be ready to reconnect phones, TVs, speakers, and other smart devices after the update.

Steps

Open the app or settings that control your Wi-Fi: the Purple WiFi App, Purple Fibre App, or your own router's app or admin page.
Change the Wi-Fi network name, password, or both, then save the update.
Reconnect your main devices using the new password.
If a smart device won't reconnect, move it close to the router and try again with the updated details.

Frequently asked questions

Will changing my Wi-Fi password disconnect everything?

Yes. Any device using the old password will need to be reconnected with the new one.

Can I keep the same Wi-Fi name and only change the password?

Yes. You can change either one on its own if that works better for your home setup.

What if I use my own router?

Use your router's own app or admin page. Purple Cow apps manage Purple Cow-supported equipment only.

What if things still aren't behaving?

If things still aren't behaving, call or text 902-800-2660 and we'll help from there.

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