It seems like tons of people are emailing me about problem connecting their GoPro’s to the GoPro App.

Here is a few quick steps to reset your wifi name & password.

How to Reset the Camera’s Wi-Fi Name and Password

This article describes how to reset the camera’s Wi-Fi name and password.

HERO4 Cameras

HERO4 cameras allow you to easily reset the camera Wi-Fi settings from the camera itself. Follow these steps:
With the camera ON, Press and hold both the Settings button (on the side) for 2-3 seconds.
While still holding the side button, press and release the Power/Mode button (front).
Select Reset in the ‘Reset Wi-Fi Settings’ option.

HERO3+ Cameras

The default Wi-Fi password for your HERO3 camera is “goprohero”.

If you want to change your Wi-Fi name and password, see this article: Using the GoPro App to Change Your Camera’s Wi-Fi Name and Password.

Alternately you can change your camera Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi password when you update your camera’s software here. If your camera’s software is already up-to-date, but you wish to change the camera’s name and password, you’ll need to re-update your software. To re-update your camera’s software, you’ll need to disable Java in your web browser. Here’s a link that shows you how to disable Java in some popular web browsers. Then, go here to re-update your camera’s software.

Password Requirement

Your password must be at least 8 characters. It can contain the following characters: Lower and upper-case letters, numbers 0-9, at symbol “@”, dash “-“, and underscore “_”.

HERO3 Cameras

The default Wi-Fi password for your HERO3 camera is “goprohero”. You can change your camera Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi password when you update your camera’s software here. If your camera’s software is already up-to-date, but you wish to change the camera’s name and password, you’ll need to re-update your software. To re-update your camera’s software, you’ll need to disable Java in your web browser. Here’s a link that shows you how to disable Java in some popular web browsers. Then, go here to re-update your camera’s software.

Password Requirement

Your password must be at least 8 characters. It can contain the following characters: Lower and upper-case letters, numbers 0-9, at symbol “@”, dash “-“, and underscore “_”.

HD HERO Original Camera and HD HERO2 Camera

The default password for your Wi-Fi BacPac is “goprohero”. You can change your Wi-Fi BacPac’s name and password in CineForm Studio at any time. Open CineForm Studio and connect the Wi-Fi BacPac to your computer. You’ll see the Wi-Fi BacPac listed in the Device Window. Click CONFIGURE to change your name and password.

Password Requirement

Your password must be at least 8 characters. It can contain the following characters: Lower and upper-case letters, numbers 0-9, at symbol “@”, dash “-“, and underscore “_”.

How to Connect Your GoPro to the Wifi App

PS. The GoPro App doesn’t work for crap underwater. Just so you know. : )