Linksys Cloud Account is all about the new way of managing your Linksys wifi router. The Linksys wifi routers that have recently been updated with the new firmware have seen the router management transitioned to the account. It allows users to manage their routers easily with the help of a new level of management capabilities and a user-friendly interface.
The Linksys cloud service is a free service offered with the new Linksys Smart Wifi routers. If you do not have a Linksys cloud account, let us tell you that there are three ways to get it.
- Auto-update using the Linksys Connect software.
- Auto-update using the router’s classic web setup page.
- Manual upgrade
In this post, we will help you learn how to create, activate, and associate a Linksys cloud account. Keep reading!
How to Create a Linksys Cloud Account?
If you want to have a Linksys cloud account, you need to ensure that you have installed and set up wifi router. You can only create an account after setting up your Linksys wifi router. Here are the instructions to generate an account.
- Before you start with the Linksys account creation, it is recommended that you are connected to the wireless network of your Linksys router.
- Open a web browser and enter “www.linksyssmartwifi.com” in the address bar.
- After That, press Enter to access the Linksys router login page.
- Now, you will see “Don’t have an account” followed by “click here”.
- Click on “click here” and you will see an account creation window on your screen.
- Now, you will have to enter your first name, last name, email, and password.
- After that, check the two boxes and then click on “Create My Account”.
- Then, go to your emails and open the message from the Linksys Smart WiFi mailer.
- Click the link to activate your Linksys cloud account.
- After that, you will see a message “Account is now validated”.
- Now you can log in to the account using the email ID and password you entered earlier.
How to Associate Linksys Rrouter with Linksys Cloud Account?
Now that you have successfully created a Linksys cloud account, it is important to associate your Linksys router with your account. It is important to access your router’s settings through the Linksys account. You can also manage your router’s wireless settings remotely through this account.
- Firstly, make sure the computer has a connection to the router’s wifi network.
- Now, log in to the cloud account.
- Enter the email and password that you entered during the account creation process.
- After that, you will see a pop-up “Associate Router”.
- To associate your router, enter the router password.
- The Linksys router default password is “admin” by default.
- Enter “admin” in the box and then click on OK.
Now, you have successfully created your account and associated it with your Linksys Smart Wifi router. You can easily manage the wireless settings of your Linksys router remotely using any Wifi-enabled device. You can configure parental controls, MAC filtration, etc on your router through this account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of using a Linksys cloud account?
The Linksys Smart Wifi routers, that had automatic updates turned on, went through this latest firmware update. The latest firmware has brought along a new management console. The old router management has now transitioned to the Linksys cloud account. The cloud account is an intelligent platform for the next generation of wireless networking experiences. The account allows you to easily access and manage your wireless network, anywhere and anytime.
Is it safe to use the Linksys cloud account?
The cloud account is 100% safe and secure. Security of the users has always been the first priority of Linksys as a manufacturer. The user has validation through their email account. After that, the network is also validated before the account creation. Communication through the Linksys cloud is encrypted and secure. Your computer’s web browser and router establish a secure connection to the Linksys cloud infrastructure through SSL (secure sockets layer).
I don’t want to use the Linksys cloud account. What do I do?
In case your router has already gone through the upgrade, there’s nothing you could do except the router reset. Resetting the router will downgrade its firmware version. After that, your router will get back to its old web-based interface. To reset the Linksys router, press and hold the reset button.
That was all about the account creation, activation, and association. We hope this post helped you create a new Linksys cloud account and associate it with your Linksys router. If you encounter any issues while attempting to create an account or you need any assistance, kindly get in touch with the support team for prompt resolution.