A weak DVR password is an invitation. A strong password is a necessity.
Do NOT use:
DO use the following principles:
Example Strong DVR Password: Blue2mOon!R1s1ng# dvr login password
Managing Multiple Passwords: Use a password manager (e.g., Bitwarden, LastPass, 1Password) to store your DVR credentials securely. Write a hint, not the password, and keep it in a physically secure location.
You have reset the password. Now, avoid doing this again next month.
Here’s the kicker: many DVRs don’t have a simple password reset link. Forget yours, and you might need to: A weak DVR password is an invitation
One Reddit user described it as “like being locked out of your own house while the camera watches you struggle.”
Users → Select user → [Reset Password]
New temporary password: Auto‑generate or manual entry
[ ] Require change on next login
POST /api/login "username": "admin", "password": "currentPass"→ 200 OK + session token
POST /api/changePassword "oldPassword": "old", "newPassword": "new" DO use the following principles:
→ 204 No Content or 401 if old password wrong
If the default passwords don't work, you cannot simply "guess" forever. Modern DVRs have anti-hammering locks. Here is how to regain access.