How do I change the Wi-Fi Hotspot password in my Lincoln?

You can change the password for your vehicle's Wi-Fi® hotspot* using the SYNC®** screen.

Changing Your Wi-Fi Hotspot Password

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to change your Wi-Fi hotspot password. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option.

Identifying Your SYNC Generation

Select a resource in the table below to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation.

ResourceInstructions
SYNC and Navigation Updates page

Either:

Your SYNC generation will appear on the right side of the page under the SYNC Current Version heading.

SYNC Visual Reference GuideView example images of SYNC generations that Lincoln has offered.

Lincoln Digital Experience

  1. Tap the Apps Drawer icon (six dots) on your vehicle's center display screen.
  2. Select Hotspot.
  3. Press Settings.
  4. Either:
    • Press Change Password and enter your new password.
    • Press Network Name and enter your new Wi-Fi hotspot name.
  5. Save your changes.

SYNC 4

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Connectivity.
  3. Press Connected Vehicle Features.
  4. Choose Edit.
  5. Tap Change Password.
  6. Enter your new password.
  7. Select Done.

SYNC 3

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Wi-Fi & Hotspot.
  3. Press Settings.
  4. Choose Edit.
  5. Tap Change SSID Name.
  6. Enter your SSID Name. This is the name of your vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot. 
  7. Press Done. 
  8. Select Change Password.
  9. Create a password.
  10. Choose Done. 

Additional Information

How do I enable Wi-Fi in the vehicle?
How do I connect to the vehicle's hotspot?
What should I do if I am having issues with my Wi-Fi Hostpot?

*Wi-Fi® hotspot includes complimentary wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first. To activate, go to www.att.com/lincoln.

**Don't drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear.  Not all features are compatible with all phones.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.