Not all Hikvision cameras have a default password (for a few years now). New Hikvision cameras don’t use default passwords anymore, and now it is necessary to create a Hikvision Default password during the first setup process. (the username is still admin). Hikvision changed this as this is a safer technique that helps avoid hacking attacks.
So, for older cameras the Hikvision default password is 12345 for cameras with old firmware, and there’s no default password for models using a recent firmware.
The default IP address for the Hikvision IP camera is 192.0.0.64, and you may change it to meet your local network subnet range.
For DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras, try these Hikvision default accounts:
- Username: admin Password: 12345
- Username: admin Password: 123456
- Username: admin Password: admin
Why Hikvision doesn’t use a default password
Hikvision doesn’t use a default password anymore because hackers can use this information to log in to devices publicly available on the Internet.
Many users didn’t use to change the default password during the first setup, making the camera vulnerable to attack. This problem was reported years ago, and Hikvision started forcing the user to create a strong password.
What if you lost the Hikvision password?
If you have somehow lost your password there is a way you can reset this password. The newest version of software found on most Hikviosn cameras, you are able to be reset using the export mode through the SADP tool (sending the code to the Hikvision support team or to your dealer/reseller).
How-to-Reset-Password-on-SADP.pdf (hikvision.com)
Extra info – How do I factory reset a Hikvision IP camera?
1. Press and hold the reset button on the camera for a total of 1.5 minutes (90 Seconds).
2. After the first 30 seconds disconnect the network cable with your other hand, do not let up on the reset button. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Re-connect the network cable, again do not let up on the reset button. Wait 30 seconds.
4. Release the reset button.
The camera is now in a factory un-activated state.
