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# How To Factory Reset TP Link Deco?
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Your mesh WiFi system will need a factory reset when it fails to function correctly or when you want to establish a new network connection point. The system reset deletes all current configurations which include the WiFi network name and password and all linked devices. After the system reset, users must restart their system setup process using the TP-Link Deco App while they complete their network login for Deco.

**Steps for [Factory Reset TP Link Deco](https://tplinkdecomeshwifi.com/how-to-factory-reset-tp-link-deco/)**

To reset your Deco device, please follow these easy instructions:

* **Locate the Reset Button**
The reset button hole is located on the bottom or back of the TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi System unit.

* **Power On the Device**
Your Deco unit needs power through its electrical outlet, which ensures the power light will begin operating.

* **Press and Hold the Reset Button**
You should use a paperclip or pin to press and hold the reset button for about 10 to 15 seconds.

* **Wait for LED Change**
The button needs to be released at the moment when the LED light begins to blink because this shows that the reset process has begun.

* **Allow the Device to Restart**
The Deco device will automatically reboot itself to return to its original factory configuration.

**Set Up Again Using [Deco Network Login](https://tplinkdecomeshwifi.com/)**
You must open the TP-Link Deco App and complete the network login, followed by WiFi configuration according to the setup instructions.

**When Should You Reset Your TP-Link Deco?**

* When you forget your admin password
* If the internet connection keeps dropping
* When transferring the device to a new owner
* If configuration errors occur

The factory reset operation for TP Link Deco provides a fast solution to network problems. It enables users to return their mesh WiFi system to its default state while creating a new network configuration.