How to factory reset a Linksys router
Reset button location
Reset button on the back or bottom — usually labelled "Reset".
Hold duration
10 seconds
What gets reset
Reverts to factory defaults including Wi-Fi name/password and admin credentials. Cloud-managed Velop nodes must be re-paired afterwards.
Brand-specific notes
Cloud-managed Linksys (Velop, MR-series) ties the admin to a Linksys cloud account — factory reset will also unlink the cloud config.