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08/18/2026 4:08 AM

Cannot activate xfinity now modem In xfinity app

I have an active internet connection through my Xfinity modem


I can log into the modem's admin interface directly at 10.0.0.1


The Xfinity app will not let me complete activation/setup, so I can't access account settings, WiFi management, or other features through the app


Modem is online and passing traffic — this is not a "no internet" issue, it's specifically an app activation failure

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21 days ago

Concern moved here to the Xfinity App help section for assistance.

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Thank you for your help @EG!

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No.. No one ever even attempted at helping me.

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@EG​ my question was not answered

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@user_u1xrr7 I'm sorry to hear of the issues you're having trying to activate your NOW internet modem.

Our team is here to help. As a friendly reminder direct support for NOW accounts are handled through this portal https://www.xfinity.com/now 

To begin you must be on your home network. Be sure you're not in bridgemode. 

Next log into the Xfinity App and toggle the Allow Admin Tool access to on. 

From there click on the Wi-Fi tab in the Xfinity app.

Select View Wi-Fi equipment and open Advanced settings.

Select Admin Tool online access.

Slide the toggle button to Allow Admin Tool access.

Select Save.

If you are enabling access for the first time, you will be taken to a screen to setup a new password to access the admin tool. Enter your new password and select Save.

Visit http://10.0.0.1 while connected to your Wi-Fi at home.  Username: admin Password: Use the new password created when you enabled access. If you enabled access prior to February 2026 you can use the default password found on the sticker on the bottom of your Xfinity Wi-Fi Gateway.

Once you're done if you wish to turn on brigdemode you can but remember when this feature is enabled it also removes features such as managing and personalizing your network. 

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19 days ago

Thank you for reaching out to us @user_u1xrr7 [Edited: Username Updated]! Our team is here to help get your services activated! Could you please confirm the error message or code you receive when attempting to activate the modem using the app?

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14 days ago

Same here. [Edited: "Inflammatory/Profanity"]

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