Some models in this series have a physical reset button on the motherboard.
Hikvision provides a free PC tool called (Search Active Devices Protocol). This tool can identify the DVR on your local network and generate a reset request file.
I can help troubleshoot your local network connection to get your DVR recognized. Share public link reset password dvr hikvision ds7208hghif1
Export an XML file, send it to Hikvision support, and import the returned reset file.
Some newer SADP versions have a "Reset Password" button that uses a QR code scanned by the Hikvision mobile app. Some models in this series have a physical
This is the standard, official method for resetting a Hikvision password. It requires you to have a Windows PC connected to the same network as the DVR.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the metal cover in place and slide the cover off. I can help troubleshoot your local network connection
If you haven't set up recovery options, you must use the on a computer connected to the same network as the DVR.
: Choose Verify by Hik-Connect and click OK to display a QR code.