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Hikvision DVR/NVR/IP Camera (older firmware pre-activation) — Default Password

Default username and password for the Hikvision DVR/NVR/IP Camera (older firmware pre-activation): admin / 12345. Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

Hikvision DVR, NVR, and IP cameras running firmware prior to 2017 security overhaul. admin/12345 was the factory default before the activation-required model was introduced.

UsernamePasswordAccessVersion / firmwareNotes
admin
12345
Web UIpre-2017 firmware—

Responsible use

This database lists publicly documented default credentials so administrators can find and change them. Only use these on systems you own or are authorized to test.

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