How to Reset Hikvision DVR Password using SADP and TFTP

This article will show you how to reset the password for Hikvision NVR, DVR, or IP cameras. In case you have lost or forgotten the password. There are two methods to reset the password. Using SADP Download and install SADP tool on your computer. When you open it, it should discover your device automatically. Click on Forgot Password Click on Export and save the file somewhere. Now you can contact Hikvision tech support and provide them the saved file. They will return another file via email and you can upload that file to this window to reset the password. Hikvision Password Reset Support Download SADP for Windows Download SADP for Mac Using TFTP We can also reflash the device’s firmware, which will prompt us to set up a new password. All the settings will be erased and software will be installed from scratch. Download TFTP softwareUnzip the TFTP serverDownload Hikvision DVR firmware from the below websites:Hikvision Website 1Hikvision Website 2 (Locate your firmware number using the Excel file provided)Extract the Firmware zip and Copy digicap.dav to TFTP Server Folder Your computer and DVR need to be in the same network for this to work and we have to change IP address of your computer to 192.0.0.128 Open Network and Sharing CenterClick on change adapter optionsRight click on your network adaptor (Wifi/Ethernet etc) and click on PropertiesDouble Click on Internet...

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