Most H.264 DVRs ship with a standard factory password. If you haven't changed it, try the following combinations using the username (almost always lowercase): 123456 (The most common default for generic systems) 12345 (Common for older Hikvision and generic models) 888888 000000 111111 admin (Username and password are the same) [Blank] (Leave the password field empty and press enter) 2. Check Manufacturer-Specific Defaults
H.264 DVR Login Password: How to Find, Reset, and Secure Your System
Try these standard combinations first. Most use as the username: Password: 123456 Password: 000000 or 0000 Password: 888888 or 666666 Password: 111111 Password: admin or leave it blank Recovery & Reset Methods
If the DVR prompts you to install a plugin via Internet Explorer (ActiveX), the default password usually works on the local monitor (VGA/HDMI out) even if the network login is blocked.
After resetting or regaining access, immediately:
