GoPro creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot that can be used to connect the camera to external devices like mobile and laptops in order to import files and preview the live streamings via external devices. When you connect your devices from GoPro App to the GoPro Wi-Fi network you can check the previews and transfer files directly from a camera to the mobile device. To start the process, you need to first pair your GoPro camera to your devices like smartphones or laptops.
Reset GoPro Wi-Fi password
Resetting the GoPro Wi-Fi password is quite straightforward. The instructions vary depending on your camera model. In this article we rundown on procedures to reset the GoPro Wi-Fi password depending on the camera models. GoPro’s Wi-Fi has its default password and you can change the Wi-Fi password for security purpose soon after the registration. However, there may be times when you don’t remember the Wi-Fi password and to worsen the situation your GoPro’s Wi-Fi login isn’t saved on devices anymore. Wi-Fi system being the crucial part of the camera to pair your camera with external devices to transfer the files, the only way to resolve the issue is to reset the Wi-Fi password on your GoPro camera.
1] Reset Wi-Fi Password on a GoPro HERO7 Black, Silver & White
On your Camera swipe down the main screenGo to Preference and select ConnectionsNow tap on Reset Connections.
Once done, the GoPro camera will create a new password. You can also change the name of the camera while pairing to the GoPro app after the reset.
2] Reset Wi-Fi Password on a GoPro HERO6 Black/ HERO5 Black/ HERO (2018)
On your Camera swipe down the main screenGo to Connect and select Reset ConnectionsNow tap on Reset option
Once done, the GoPro camera will create a new password. You can also change the name of the camera while pairing to the GoPro app after the reset.
3] Reset Wi-Fi Password on a GoPro HERO5 Session
Turn off your camera and press the Menu button to turn on the Status ScreenPress the Menu button constantly till you get the option Connection SettingsClick the Shutter button to choose Connection SettingsNow press the Menu button constantly till you get the option Reset ConnectionsPress the Shutter button to choose Reset ConnectionsClick on Menu button to select YesClick on the Shutter button to select YesOnce done, the GoPro camera will create a new password.
It is worth noting that the above steps will switch back your camera to its factory settings.
4] Reset Wi-Fi Password on a GoPro HERO4 Silver & Black
On your Camera, press and hold the settings button till you see the options WiFi Mode.Hold the settings button and press Power/ Mode button on the front of the camera simultaneously.Release the Power/ Mode button.In the Reset WiFi settings option, tap Reset
Once done, the GoPro camera will create a new password. You can also change the name of the camera while pairing to the GoPro app after the reset.
5] Reset Wi-Fi Password on a GoPro HERO Session /HERO4 Session
Turn on the camera and pair the camera with the GoPro app on your deviceLaunch the GoPro app on your device and go to Settings.Select the Camera INFO and click on the options Name
Now enter your new camera name and password. While setting the new camera name and new password ensure that it contains at least eight characters. The new password and name should not include any special characters or non-English characters. While creating a new name or password limit the characters to 0…9, A….Z, a…z,”-”, “@” or “_” and do not reuse the factory password. That’s all.
