Backup your FRITZ!Box

1. Log Into Your FRITZ!Box
  • Start by finding the "FRITZ!Box Password" on the underside of your router

    Label on the back of FRITZ!Box detailing the wifi and log in details
  • Using one of your devices, open your web browser of choice and go to http://192.168.178.1 (when connected to your router via WiFi or a Wire)
  • You'll then be shown a log in screen with an empty "Password" field, enter the found password and click "Log In"

    FRITZ!Box Interface box asking for a password and an option to log in

Note: You can also find these steps on our "How To" YouTube Video

2. System Settings

Now you're logged in, select the following menu options:

  • "System" on the left-hand side of the page

    FRITZ!Box System Menu
  • "Backup" within this

    FRITZ!Box System Backup Menu | Zen internet
3. Backing Up

To save a backup do the following within the system tab:

  • "Save" tab at the top of the page

    FRITZ!Box Save | Zen internet
  • Set a custom "Password" for the file

    Fritz!Box Save Password | Zen internet
  • "Save" button at the bottom of the page

    FRITZ!Box Save | Zen internet
  • You'll be prompted to pass a security check. Click the option for "No telephone? Confirm with FRITZ!Box Button". Then press a button on the top of your FRITZ!Box

    FRITZ!Box Confirm Button | Zen internet
  • Press "Ok" to complete the backup

    FRITZ!Box OK | Zen internet
4. Restoring a Backup

To restore a backup do the following within the system tab:

  • Select "Choose File" and select the file previously saved

    Fritz!Box_Restore_ChooseFile
  • Enter the "Password" for the file

    FRITZ!Box Save Password | Zen internet
  • Ensure "Restore all of the settings" is selected

    FRITZ!Box Restore Restore All Settings | Zen internet
  • Select "Restore" button at the bottom of the page

    Fritz!Box_Restore
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