GoPro WiFi Password Reset

Resetting your GoPro WiFi password turns out not to be that simply as you might think. Firstly, resetting the password to default after you have changed it is not possible. However it will be possible to change your WiFi password to anything you like except the default password. What's my default password?

How you change your WiFi password will depend on the exact GoPro camera you have. Find your model below and follow the corresponding link for detailed instruction on how to change your WiFi password (Note: most of methods include updating your camera's software.)

HERO3+ Camera

 

for the HERO 3+ click here

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HERO3 Camera

for the HERO 3 click here 

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HD HERO Original Camera 

 for the HD HERO click here

GoPro HERO 3: Changing your WiFi Password

Unfortunately, GoPro only allows you to change your camera WiFi name and WiFi password when you update your camera's software (method 1). Now this can be quite annoying especially if you're not planning to update your software or if it's already up-to-date. However there are a few simple steps you can take to change your password just by re-updating your GoPro HERO 3 (method 2).

Click here for more detailed information!

GoPro WiFi Password

METHOD 1: 

"I want to update my camera's software and change my WiFi password."

In order to update your GoPro you will have to look up your camera's 14-digit serial number. This can be done in the following way.

Find your GoPro's serial number:

1. Remove the battery to see the serial number

         Serial number examples:
            HERO3+: H3X+1233X0L1234
            HERO3: HD3LB123X0L1234

2. Your camera will power off

3. Re-insert the battery and replace the cover

After you found your unique serial number follow this link to register/update your GoPro HERO!

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METHOD 2: 

"My camera's software is already up-to-date but I still want to change my WiFi password."
 

 If your camera's software is already up-to-date, but you wish to change the camera's name and password, you'll need to re-update your software.  To re-update your camera's software, you'll first need to disable Java in your web browser. 

Here's how to disable Java:

1. In your preferred browser go to settings/tools.
2. Locate the plugin folder
3. Find the Java plugin and disable it

For more detailed instructions follow this link.

After having disabled Java just follow the steps in METHOD 1 and you should be good to go ;)

GoPro HERO 3: Default WiFi Password

Default GoPro WiFi Password

 

The default WiFi password for your: 

HERO3+ Camera --> "goprohero"

HERO3 Camera --> "goprohero"

HD HERO Camera --> "goprohero"

Not sure which one you got? Check this simple guide!

GoPro Hero 3+: Changing your WiFi password

First of all, updating your wifi name and password on the GoPro is not as easy as it should be. But here are a few simple steps you can take, using the GoPro App to change your WiFi settings:

There are a few slight differences between iOS and Android so make sure you check your phone's operating system first if you're not sure what it's running.

Test question 1: Does your phone look like this?

 
- Yes! --> Follow the iOS instuctions.
- No! --> Follow the Android instructions

Test question 2: Do you have a Nokia?
- Yes! --> Follow the windows-phone instructions
- No! --> Then you probably have a blackberry in which case you're screwed anyway...

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GoPro Hero 3+: Changing your WiFi password

So here we go...

GoPro WiFi password: iOS Instructions 

Step 1:  After connecting to the camera, press the wrench icon to open  the Settings menu.

Step 2:  In Settings, locate the Wi-Fi Network section.  Press Name Name to open this setting.

Step 3:  You now have the option to change the Wi-Fi network Name or Password.  Once complete, click Apply Changes.

Step 4:  Select "Go for it!"

Step 5:  The change is now complete.  You just need to go back to your device's Wi-Fi setting and reconnect. 

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GoPro WiFi password: Android Instructions

Step 1:  After connecting to the camera, press the wrench icon to open the Settings menu.

Step 2:  In Settings, locate the Wi-Fi Network section.  Press Name or Version to open this setting.

Step 3:  You now have the option to change the Wi-Fi Name or Password.  Once complete, click Apply Changes.  You will receive a temporary message on the screen that states: "Wi-Fi configuration updated".

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GoPro WiFi password: Windows Phone Instructions

Step 1: Select the Settings button. The Settings button is the three dots in the lower right hand corner.
 

Step 2: Select "Settings".
 

Step 3: Scroll down to the Wi-Fi Settings and tap "change name and password".
 

Step 4: Create new network name and password.
Icon. Select the check mark to apply changes.
 

Step 5: Reconnect to the camera's new Wi-Fi network.
 

Step 6: Confirm that you are connected successfully.

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Click here for more detailed information!

Note that your new password should comply with the following:

Your password must be at least 8 characters.  It can contain the following characters: Lower and upper-case letters, numbers 0-9, at symbol "@", dash "-", and underscore "_".