What is the default password for MikroTik routers?

There is no single MikroTik default password — it depends on the model. 1 of the 10 MikroTik models we track still ships a universal default password. The other 9 make you set a password during setup, print a unique one on the device label, or are managed only from the app. Open your exact model below for its cited credentials.

What is the default IP address for MikroTik routers?

Every MikroTik model we track with a documented admin address uses 192.168.88.1. Open http://192.168.88.1 in a browser on the router's own network.

Which MikroTik routers still ship a default password?

1 of the 10 MikroTik models we track still ships a universal default password. See each model below for its exact login and credential type.

MikroTik router default passwords & logins

1 of the 10 MikroTik models we track still ships a universal default password — the rest force a setup password, print a unique one on the label, or are app-only. Every default below is cited to MikroTik's own documentation.

Chateau 5G ax Chateau LTE12 hAP ac² hAP ax² hAP ax3 hEX (RB750Gr3)L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN RB4011iGS+RM RB5009 wAP ax

FAQ

What is the default password for MikroTik routers?: There is no single MikroTik default password — it depends on the model. 1 of the 10 MikroTik models we track still ships a universal default password. The other 9 make you set a password during setup, print a unique one on the device label, or are managed only from the app. Open your exact model below for its cited credentials.
What is the default IP address for MikroTik routers?: Every MikroTik model we track with a documented admin address uses 192.168.88.1. Open http://192.168.88.1 in a browser on the router's own network.
Which MikroTik routers still ship a default password?: 1 of the 10 MikroTik models we track still ships a universal default password. See each model below for its exact login and credential type.

MikroTik credential history (10)

Every addition, credential change, or removal we've recorded for MikroTikmodels, oldest first — the record IEEE-style public registries don't keep for router manufacturers.

2026-07-11 Added to the directory — MikroTik hAP ac² (set-on-setup)
2026-07-11 Added to the directory — MikroTik hAP ax² (set-on-setup)
2026-07-14 Added to the directory — MikroTik Chateau LTE12 (label-unique)
2026-07-14 Added to the directory — MikroTik hAP ax3 (label-unique)
2026-07-14 Added to the directory — MikroTik RB5009 (label-unique)
2026-07-20 Added to the directory — MikroTik hEX (RB750Gr3) (label-unique)
2026-07-20 Added to the directory — MikroTik L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN (label-unique)
2026-07-20 Added to the directory — MikroTik wAP ax (label-unique)
2026-08-09 Added to the directory — MikroTik Chateau 5G ax (static)
2026-08-10 Added to the directory — MikroTik RB4011iGS+RM (label-unique)

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