How do I reset the Wi‑Fi name and password on a Canon EOS 70D?

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On my Canon EOS 70D, the Wi‑Fi settings screen only shows a Connection screen with Exit and Confirm Set, and I can’t find a way to change or reset the existing Wi‑Fi password. In Confirm Settings it shows the connection method as Camera access point mode, but I don’t see an option to switch modes there either. How can I clear the old wireless setup and create a new Wi‑Fi name/password for connecting to a smartphone?

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I had to reset my phone’s settings, so I lost my connection to my camera. I was perplexed trying to find the password. Finally I found how to reset the Wi-Fi and then be given a new password.

Select Wi-Fi function > And then on the ‘Connection’ screen, select Exit. Don’t just exit the screen by hitting menu or back. Actually select Exit on the touchscreen or highlight Exit with the directional buttons and press the enter button.

On ‘Exit wireless LAN function’ screen, select Ok.

Now press the ‘Info’ button to enter General settings. (Or make selection on screen.)

Now you can choose ‘Clear Wi-Fi settings’ , select Ok.

Once you do that you can then select ‘Wi-Fi function’ again, select ‘Connect to smartphone’, and follow the prompts to create a new “camera Wi-Fi”, in which you can then be given the password during the creation process.

Whew! That was driving me nuts!

Let me know if that works for anyone else!

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Yes — on the EOS 70D you need to back out of the active connection first, then clear the wireless settings.

Steps:

  1. Go to Wi‑Fi function.
  2. On the Connection screen, choose Exit explicitly (don’t just press Menu/Back).
  3. Confirm Exit wireless LAN function with OK.
  4. Press the Info button to open General settings.
  5. Choose Clear Wi‑Fi settings and confirm.
  6. Then return to Wi‑Fi function, choose Connect to smartphone, and follow the prompts to create a new camera Wi‑Fi setup, including a new password.

If you’re using a phone app, note that Canon’s older EOS Remote app has been replaced. Use Canon Camera Connect instead. If pairing still fails, it can help to reset/remove the old camera connection on your phone as well and then pair again from scratch.

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