Sky Router Login: 192.168.0.1, admin and sky
Log in to a Sky Broadband Hub at 192.168.0.1 with admin and sky. WiFi changes, My Sky app, reset and fixes.
Connect to your Sky router’s WiFi first. The login is also printed on the router label.
To log in to a Sky Broadband Hub in the UK, connect to your Sky WiFi and open 192.168.0.1 in a browser.
The usual default login is username admin and password sky. If it has been changed, the WiFi name and WiFi password on the hub label still let you connect, but the admin login will be whatever was set.
The fastest way in: tap the login button in the box at the top of this page, then sign in with the details on your router label.
How to log in to your Sky router
- Connect your phone or computer to the Sky WiFi network, or plug in a network cable.
- Open a browser and go to http://192.168.0.1.
- Enter the admin username and password. The defaults are below and on the router label.
- Change the default admin password from the administration or system menu.
When WiFi will not reach the login page, the cable is the backup I reach for.
Sky default IP address, username and password
| Model or type | Login address | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Broadband Hub and Sky Hub | 192.168.0.1 | admin | sky |
| Sky Max Hub | 192.168.0.1 | admin | sky or on label |
Defaults differ by model and firmware. If these do not work, check the label on your router or reset it. The label is the first place I look when the defaults fail.
Log in with the My Sky app
The My Sky app lets you check your broadband, run a test and manage some WiFi settings, including Sky Broadband Boost on supported plans. I use the app for the quick checks and the browser for the deeper settings.
Sky router login not working?
1. Check your connection
Your device must be connected to the router’s WiFi or plugged in with a cable. Turn off mobile data on phones, because the router page cannot be reached over a cellular connection.
2. Type the address correctly
Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar, not the search box. Use only numbers and dots. Do not add www or .com. Our IP Address Checker fixes common typos.
3. Confirm the router IP
Your router may use a different address. Use the Router IP Finder to read the exact Default Gateway from your device.
4. Try another browser or a private window
Clear the browser cache or open a private window. Some browsers force HTTPS, so type http:// at the start.
5. Restart the router
Unplug the router for 30 seconds, plug it back in, wait two minutes and try again.
6. Turn off VPN or proxy apps
A VPN sends your traffic to another network, so your local router cannot be reached until you disconnect it. The VPN is the culprit I check first when the page will not load at all.
How to change your Sky WiFi name and password
- Log in at http://192.168.0.1 with the admin username and password.
- Open Wireless, WiFi or WLAN settings. On dual-band routers, edit both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.
- Change the SSID to set a new WiFi name.
- Choose WPA2-PSK (AES) or WPA3 security and enter a new password. Our WiFi Password Generator creates a strong one.
- Click Save or Apply, then reconnect your devices with the new password.
A password change means reconnecting everything, so I pick the quiet moment to do it.
How to reset a Sky router
With the hub on, press and hold the Reset button with a pin for about 30 seconds until the lights change, then release it. Wait for the hub to restart and reconnect.
Note: a factory reset erases your WiFi name, password and other settings. Keep any internet provider login details ready before you reset.
Before I press reset, the provider login details are the thing I have in reach.
Sky Broadband Hub models
Sky has used several routers, and newer ones are a lot more locked down than the old black and white boxes:
- Sky Hub (SR101, SR102): older models, web page at 192.168.0.1, login admin and sky.
- Sky Broadband Hub (SR203): admin page available, password on the hub card or label.
- Sky Max Hub: the current WiFi 6 hub. Many settings are managed through My Sky and the Sky Broadband Buddy app, with fewer options on the web page.
Sky Broadband Buddy is mainly for parental controls and pausing devices. WiFi password changes are usually still done on the hub’s page or in My Sky. The Max Hub is the one I see most often now.
Using your own router with Sky
Sky Broadband uses a connection method called MER, which is different from the PPPoE used by many other UK providers. That matters if you want to swap the Sky Hub for your own router.
- Your router needs to support DHCP with option 61 (the client ID). Many third-party routers can do this with some setup.
- On Sky full fibre, a lot of standard routers work if connected to the ONT.
- Keep the Sky Hub boxed up. You may need it for support or if you leave.
If that sounds like too much hassle, a simpler route is to keep the Sky Hub and add a mesh system in access point mode for better coverage. For most homes, keeping the Hub and adding mesh is the easier win.
Quick security check on a Sky Hub
- Change the admin password if it’s still admin/sky on an older hub.
- Make sure WiFi uses WPA2 or WPA2/WPA3.
- Turn off WPS if your model shows the option.
- Restart the hub once a month if it’s an older model that tends to slow down.
The admin password is the first thing I change on an older hub.
