: Designed for installers to quickly manage and reset client device passwords. How the Reset Helper Works
Look for the "Forgot Password" link on the bottom right pane.
For newer firmware, you can perform a password reset directly from your smartphone using the official , available on the Hikvision App Store. How to Reset Your Hikvision Password Using Official Tools
: The industry standard for searching and managing Hikvision devices on a local network. It allows you to export a device key file to send to technical support for a reset. Download it from the Official Hikvision Tools Page.
Please confirm from Hikvision's Official website.
You can find the official source code and download the .exe file for the HikPasswordHelper tool on GitHub, hosted by user bp2008.
To use the Hikvision Password Reset Helper 1.1.0:
Do not reboot or turn off your Hikvision device after exporting this file, or the file will become invalid.
Finding a clean download link for legacy tools like the 1101 helper requires extreme caution. Because this tool is third-party software, many untrusted websites bundle the executable with malware, adware, or trojans. Safe Downloading Practices
Connect your computer directly to the same switch or router as the Hikvision device using an Ethernet cable. Disable any active VPNs or proxies on your computer.
: Entering this code directly into the device interface resets the password to a default status (usually 12345 ). Firmware Compatibility