# Perform factory upgrade of EdgeOS on Ubiquiti Edgemax router

_Note: The router will need to be rebooted after the image has been applied_

**Step 1**  
To perform a factory upgrade, you will need to first download the latest firmware from Ubiquiti's website here:

https://www.ubnt.com/download/edgemax/

**Step 2**  
Login to the Ubiquiti router by typing 192.168.1.1 in your URL bar.

Unless changed, login with the default username and password below:

Username: ubnt  
Password:ubnt

**Step 3**  
On the bottom left of the Dashboard GUI, select the tab labelled System

**Step 4**  
Scroll down until you see Upgrade System Image

**Step 5**  
Select the .tar image that you previously downloaded from Ubiquiti's website .

**Step 6**  
After the upload and installation, the router will prompt you that it will need to be rebooted.

**Step 7**  
After the reboot, you can then access the GUI by typing 192.168.1.1 in the URL bar.