How to Securely Share Your WiFi Password With Airbnb Guests

You can securely share your WiFi password with Airbnb guests by using a password manager. A password manager is an online solution that lets you create, store, protect and share login information for apps and online accounts. Password managers keep your information safe by storing it in an encrypted, digital vault. As an Airbnb host, you should use a password manager like Keeper^® because you can securely share your WiFi password for a limited time with each of your Airbnb guests.

Read more to learn why it’s important to share your passwords with Airbnb guests in a safe way, how a password manager helps you protect your WiFi passwords and the different ways you can practice WiFi security as an Airbnb host.

The importance of securely sharing WiFi passwords with Airbnb guests

It is important to share your WiFi password with Airbnb guests securely to protect both your guests and yourself from potential hackers and unauthorized users.

Keep your Airbnb guests protected on a secure network

Airbnb guests deserve to have their privacy protected, and you can help maintain their privacy by practicing strong security measures. If a guest is staying in your Airbnb and needs secure WiFi for their remote job, they will want your Airbnb WiFi network to be secure. As a host, you probably think it is best to have a WiFi password that is easy for guests to input into their devices. By making a simple password, however, you are jeopardizing both your privacy and your guests’ privacy. Creating a strong WiFI password for your Airbnb can be convenient when you use a password manager like Keeper® because not only does Keeper generate a unique password for you, but you can also easily share this password securely with your guests.

Keep yourself protected from external threats

You can help protect yourself from cyber attacks by regularly changing your Airbnb WiFi password. We recommend regularly changing your password, especially after a guest leaves your Airbnb, to keep your private data safe from potential cyber attacks. Changing your Airbnb WiFi password regularly will keep your Airbnb’s WiFi network safe from various external threats, including Man-in-the-Middle attacks, malware infections and router hackings.

Man-in-the-Middle attacks

Making sure your Airbnb guests are protected is important, but it’s also important to protect yourself from other external threats like Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks. MITM attacks occur when a cybercriminal intercepts data sent between two people. These kinds of cyber attacks typically happen on unsecured WiFi networks, so it is important to give guests an encrypted WiFi network that will protect both them and you from cyber attacks.

Malware

Another way you can protect yourself from external threats is by avoiding malware infections. Malware is software that infects your device when you click on phishing links or emails, download suspicious attachments or stream free movies on third-party websites. Your WiFi network could become infected with malware if an infected device connects. If this goes unnoticed, other guests’ devices that keep connecting to your WiFi could become infected with malware too.

Router hacking

Changing the default password to your router can help protect your private information by making it harder for cybercriminals to hack or infect your WiFi network with malware. Make your router’s password strong by using at least 16 characters, uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. This unique password will be difficult for hackers to guess, keeping your data and your guests’ privacy safe.

How a password manager helps secure your WiFi passwords

Secure password sharing

Password sharing refers to when you share your login credentials with other people so they can access your account. Keeper Password Manager allows you to One-Time Share a password with anyone for a limited time, and it won’t matter if your Airbnb guest uses Keeper for them to access it. As a Keeper user, you can share your WiFi password with anyone you’d like through One-Time Share by setting the length of time you want the record to be shared. For example, if a guest is staying at your Airbnb for three days, you can One-Time Share the WiFi password for three days. After that time expires, your guest will no longer be able to access the password. This is a much safer alternative to sending passwords through text or email because your messages could get intercepted by a cybercriminal.

Changing WiFi passwords regularly 

Keeper Password Manager can also make changing your WiFi password easier after your Airbnb guests leave with its built-in password generator. Find the record in your digital vault for your Airbnb WiFi, then change your password using the password generator, which will create a random and strong password to replace the existing one. After it creates a strong password, update the password on your router to ensure you have a completely new and secure WiFi password.

WiFi security practices to follow as an Airbnb host

As you set up your WiFi networks in your various Airbnb rental properties, follow these best security practices to ensure you and your guests stay safe.

Set up a strong WiFi password and change it regularly

One of the most crucial steps to maintaining safety on your Airbnb WiFi network is by creating a strong password for your WiFi that you will regularly change. A strong password consists of at least 16 characters containing a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Ensure your own privacy by never using any personal information such as your birthdate or pet’s name. After a guest has left, you should change your WiFi password to make it more secure for your next guests. You can change your password easily when you use Keeper Password Manager’s built-in password generator. Once you change your password, Keeper will update the record with your WiFi password so it is saved in your secure vault.

Create an encrypted guest network

Make sure your guest network is encrypted, as this will protect your guests’ online information when they connect to your Airbnb WiFi. Using WPA2 or WPA3 network encryption is ideal, and you can update your router settings to reflect these changes. Once you’ve created your secure guest network, share the WiFi passwords with your guests on the first day of their stay through Keeper’s One-Time Share feature. 

Securely store your router

You do not want your guests to have access to your WiFi router since you never know if a guest might have bad intentions. Keep it in a safe and hidden location, like a private closet or locked cabinet.

Keep your router’s software up to date

It’s important to keep your WiFi router’s software updated because the latest versions could have new security features, improved performance and bug fixes. These new additions to your router’s software will keep it safer and your WiFi will be more secure.

Protect your Airbnb WiFi network with Keeper

Airbnb hosts should always prioritize their own safety and the privacy of their guests. You can do this easily when you use Keeper Password Manager to create, store, change and share your WiFi password securely with your guests.

Start a free 30-day trial of Keeper Password Manager today to protect your Airbnb properties and your guests.