# DIR-X1860-How do I reset my router to factory default settings on its Web GUI

**Note: Factory resetting the router will erase all changes you made to the router.**\
**Internet/Wireless Settings will need to be reconfigured.**

**To perform a factory reset, please follow these steps:**

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Launch a browser and enter <http://dlinkrouter.local./> or <http://192.168.0.1> then press\
enter

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Enter your administrator password. If you have not changed the default password, leave\
this field blank.

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### Click Login

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On the web admin page, hover your mouse cursor over **Management** and then\
click **System Admin**

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### &#x20;Click System tab

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### Click Restore button

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