WatchGuard router default passwords & logins
1 of the 1 WatchGuard 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 WatchGuard's own documentation.
FAQ
- What is the default password for WatchGuard routers?
- There is no single WatchGuard default password — it depends on the model. 1 of the 1 WatchGuard models we track still ships a universal default password, for example Firebox T20 / T20-W (admin / readwrite). The other 0 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 WatchGuard routers?
- Every WatchGuard model we track with a documented admin address uses 10.0.1.1. Open http://10.0.1.1 in a browser on the router's own network.
- Which WatchGuard routers still ship a default password?
- 1 of the 1 WatchGuard models we track still ships a universal default password. See each model below for its exact login and credential type.
WatchGuard credential history (1)
Every addition, credential change, or removal we've recorded for WatchGuardmodels, oldest first — the record IEEE-style public registries don't keep for router manufacturers.
- 2026-09-21 Added to the directory — WatchGuard Firebox T20 / T20-W (static)