Hikvision HDD Surveillance Password Retrieval Guide106

IntroductionHikvision is a leading manufacturer of surveillance equipment, including hard disk drive (HDD) recorders. These recorders store video footage for later viewing, and they are typically protected by a password. If you have forgotten your Hikvision HDD recorder password, you can reset it using the following steps.

Step 1: Connect to the RecorderConnect your computer to the recorder's network port using an Ethernet cable. The network port is typically located on the back of the recorder.

Step 2: Open a Web BrowserOpen a web browser on your computer and enter the recorder's IP address in the address bar. The IP address can be found on the back of the recorder. If you don't know the IP address, you can use the Hikvision IP Finder tool to find it.

Step 3: Log In to the RecorderEnter the default username and password in the login screen. The default username is "admin" and the default password is "12345".

Step 4: Reset the PasswordOnce you are logged into the recorder, navigate to the "Settings" tab. Then, click on the "System" sub-tab. On the "System" page, you will find the "Reset Password" section. Enter a new password in the "New Password" and "Confirm Password" fields. Then, click on the "Reset" button.

Step 5: Verify the PasswordTo verify that the password has been reset, log out of the recorder and then log back in using the new password.

Tips* If you cannot access the recorder using the default username and password, you may need to reset the recorder to factory default settings. To do this, press and hold the "Reset" button on the back of the recorder for 10 seconds.
* If you have forgotten the password to your Hikvision DVR or NVR, you can reset the password using the following steps:
1. Power off the DVR or NVR.
2. Remove the hard drive from the DVR or NVR.
3. Connect the hard drive to your computer using a USB adapter.
4. Open a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the DVR or NVR in the address bar.
5. Log in to the DVR or NVR using the default username and password.
6. Reset the password using the steps described above.
7. Insert the hard drive back into the DVR or NVR.
8. Power on the DVR or NVR.
* If you are still having problems resetting the password to your Hikvision HDD recorder, you can contact Hikvision customer support for assistance.

2025-01-07

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