Updated: May 19, 2023
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by Alex Sherwin
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Forgot my wifi password

Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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*****

Nice to meet you, *****!
Could you please tell me if there is another device with you connected to the same Wi-Fi network?

Customer Replay

Yes

What kind of device is it?

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My 🔥 stick

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Do you have your phone/tablet or computer connected to the required Wi-Fi network?

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Yes my phone trying to connect my tablet but forgot the password to login to wifi

I see
Is there another phone connected to this Wi-Fi network, *****?

Customer Replay

No

Got it
Did you change the password for your Wi-Fi network in the past?

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No they replaced it with 1 of theirs and it doesn't have a Wi-Fi password on the modem it's say use your Wi-Fi password

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Could you please specify the model of the router?

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Hitron

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Thank you
*****, please type the following numbers in your browser's search bar: 192.168.0.1

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Can I still chat with when I do have to leave this screen

Are you able to access your computer or another device?

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No

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It would be just more convenient for you in this case.
Okay
Sure, just don't close the window with our chat, please.

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I did

What have you got there, *****?

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Some you tube videos

I see
Can you please try entering the following?
192.168.1.1

Customer Replay

I'm back phone went off

Is your phone connected to your Wi-Fi right now?

Customer Replay

Yes

Got it.
To recap - you don't have access neither to laptop nor to a computer at the moment, correct?

Customer Replay

Yes

Can you, please, check the back of your router? You should see a sticker with the key.

Customer Replay

Ok

Great.
Look thoroughly, please, check twice.

Customer Replay

I see stickers but no key

What do you see?
You can send me a photo, if you want.

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Model #

Please, send me a photo of the back of your router.

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Visitor uploaded: Image.jpg
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Try to use the "*****" password.

Customer Replay

Ok

Thank you.

Customer Replay

Type as is
No good

Did you enter it with the upper and lower case?

Customer Replay

Yes

First 5 letters with the upper case?

Customer Replay

Yes

I got you.
Do you have a computer that is connected to your Wi-Fi network?

Customer Replay

No just got this 1 trying to connect it
This is breezeline gave me my other lightning hit it but it had a password on the side of it this 1 don't

Do you have any device connected to this Wi-Fi network except Fire Stick?

Customer Replay

My security cameras and my phone

Which phone is it?

Customer Replay

The 1 I'm on galaxy

In the following messages, I will provide you with step-by-step instructions. I would be grateful if you could tell me when you complete every step.

Customer Replay

Ok

Please, open the "Settings" on your Galaxy phone then select "Connections"
Then tap "Wi-Fi".

Customer Replay

Ok did that

Now select the Wi-Fi network.

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Ok

Click on the Gear Icon against the name of the Wi-Fi network.

Customer Replay

I did it locked
Ok I did

Do you see the "QR code" in the lower left corner?

Customer Replay

Yes

Could you click on it and take a screenshot?
And then send it to me.

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Please, click on the "QR code" and then take a screenshot.

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I sent it

Yes, but you didn't open the QR code.

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Visitor uploaded: Image.jpg
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Thank you.

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Ok

Here's your password: *****

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Are u sure

Yes.
Try to enter it.

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Let me try it now

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Ok thanks that's it very appreciated that service

Does it work?

Customer Replay

Yes

Wonderful!
Is there anything else I can do for you today?

Customer Replay

No that's all and thanks

Thank you for reaching out. Please let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to clarify them for you!

Customer Replay

Ok

I wish you have a good day!

Customer Replay

U 2

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