But worry not! It is possible to reset the password for your DVR and once again access your CCTV system.

So, how do you go about resetting the Hikvision DVR password?

To reset your Hikvision DVR password, you can either reset the DVR to factory settings and then use the default password or you can use a password code generator or tools that exploit Hikvision software vulnerabilities.

Here’s a detailed look into these methods.

How to reset Hikvision DVR password without the internet

One of the ways to reset Hikvision DVR is offline with the device only connected to a local network. This is made possible using SADP (Search Active Device Protocol), a utility tool that allows users to manage Hikvision devices.

When launched the tool, searches the network for any devices – cameras, DVRs, and video servers, and then displays their information. You can use this tool to reset your DVR password in case you forget it.

Below is a look at the reset process:

1. Download and install the SADP tool on your computer
2. Connect the PC to the same LAN network as your Hikvision DVR and launch the tool
3. The tool will automatically scan and display all the Hikvision devices.
4. Identify your DVR (through serial number) and tick the box on the left side of the device to proceed with the reset
5. A pop-up tab will appear with the DVR information. Click on the “Forgot Password” link at the bottom of the tab
6. Click on the Export tab to save the DVR’s reset file on your PC. Send the file to Hikvision support (usa@hikvision.com) or the dealer you purchased the DVR from and request a password reset file or code.
7. After receiving the file or code, return to the SADP tool and import the file (or input the code). You should then proceed to create a new password for your system.

Sending a reset file to Hikvision support is a lengthy method and your purchase must be verified before they can send you a reset file or code.

However, there is another option available – generating the reset code yourself using your serial number.

How to reset the Hikvision DVR password from serial number

For this method, you will need to find your device’s serial number – on the sticker at the bottom panel of the DVR. You will also need the actual date (year, month, and day) that your DVR is showing.

On top of that, you will need to have the SADP tool downloaded on a PC connected to the DVR local network.

With all these requirements, you can then proceed to find a reliable Hikvision DVR password reset code generator. Ipcamtalk.com has a good reset tool that you can use.

Enter the serial number and date information into the tool and note down the code generated.

Launch the SADP tool, select your DVR and click on forgot password. Then, enter the code and proceed to reset the password.

Reset the Hikvision DVR to factory settings

Another way to reset your DVR password is to restore is to perform a factory reset. This will wipe everything – including the password – and restore it to default settings.

There are several ways to factory reset a Hikvision DVR. The first one is using a hard reset button if your device has one. Simply press on the button until the system restarts then set up again by logging in with the default password.

The next way to reset a Hikvision DVR is to remove the device’s CMOS battery. The battery powers the BIOS settings, and removing it will reset the DVR – including the default password.

To factory reset by removing the battery:

• Power off your DVR and unplug it from the power outlet
• Open the screws at the back panel and remove the cover
• Find the CMOS battery (round-shaped, silvery, and nickel-like located on the device’s motherboard) and remove it
• Plug back in the DVR and power it on (without the battery)
• Once it has booted, power it off, unplug, replace the battery and then power it on again
• The DVR will then ask you to enter a password (the default password)

What is the default password for Hikvision DVR?

After doing a factory reset you will need to enter the default password for your DVR. But do you remember it or have you also forgotten it?

Worry not if you can’t remember. The Hikvision DVR default password is universal and easy to find. All of the company’s DVRs and NVRs use the default password of 12345. In case you are asked for a username, enter “admin”.

Summary

Forgetting your Hikvision DVR password is a scary experience; you will be locked from nearly all functions of your surveillance system. Luckily, it is possible to reset the password and gain back your administrative status.

The above are some of the top solutions on how to restore your device’s password, whether by creating a new one or restoring the default.

In case these methods don’t work, contact your nearest dealer or Hikvision support center for additional troubleshooting.

Related Guides

• How to troubleshoot an INQMEGA camera
• How do I reset my WYZE V2 camera?
• Why is my WYZE camera not recording events?

The post How to reset the Hikvision DVR password appeared first on AppDrum.

It is not the same as changing a password to your email address. You must go through a specific process to change the CCTV password for your Swann digital system.

You cannot disable a user’s password on the DVR. Instead, you can only put a limit on the user account by setting several permissions. When you buy a Swann DVR, you will have to generate a password on start-up.

However, there are exceptions if you are using an older system because it has a default password. But how do you reset Swann DVR password?

Here are some steps to follow. But first, you should:

• Connect your recorder to a router or modem
• Connect your computer screen and monitor to the recorder
• Connect your computer to the same network as your recorder

If you’ve done the above, follow the steps below to reset your Swann DVR password:

1. Get a Reset Code

To get a reset code for your Swann camera system:

• Download and install Swann’s Device Configuration Tool. It is a software utility for downloading the Swann operating system and setting up the password.
• After installation on your computer, open the software to see your device type on the list.

If you cannot see your device type, click on the Search button, and input its name.

2. Reset your Password

To reset:

• Go to your recorder’s login screen.
• Click on Forgot Password.
• In Step One above, scroll to the right to find your MAC address. It is a 12-digit code separated by hyphens.
• Use the MAC address as the recovery code. You should replace the dashes (-) with colons (:). E.g., if the MAC address is AB-12-CD-34-56-78, replace it with AB:12:CD:34:56:78 in the Swann super password. Ensure all the letters are in UPPERCASE.
• Click OK.

A new screen will appear that requests you to set a new password.

3. Set up a new password

After clicking OK, a Startup Wizard window will open up. It is a window that will request you to create a new password using at least six characters.

• Enter the username as Admin.
• Enter a new password. It should be at least six characters long.
• Confirm the new password.
• Click Next and continue with the rest of the Setup Wizard by following the prompts or canceling it altogether.

Note that the reset code cannot work in the Startup Wizard. It will only work in the above steps after clicking on Forgot Password.

4. Login

After canceling the wizard:

• Open the Right-Click Menu
• Select Main Menu to access the login window
• Enter the username in the Admin section and the reset code

Your recorder will reboot to indicate you have successfully reset your password. The reboot will not reset Swann DVR to factory default.

A new window will open up that allows you to enter a starting password after the restart.

You must always use a new password whenever you reset the old one. The 12-digit reset code cannot work when logging in to your recorder. It is not a default password for Swann DVR.

If you experience any problems after following the steps above, contact the technical support team.

Related:

• IP address blocked on Craigslist? The real fix!
• How to reset Night Owl DVR without email

The post How to reset your Swann DVR password appeared first on AppDrum.