How to reset Dahua camera Password

The following are instructions as to how to reset the password on your Dahua CCTV system, in the event that the device password has been lost or forgotten.

There are two methods that can be used to reset the password:

  • Security questions

  • Email

N.B. if you don’t know either of the two - and don’t know what email your CCTV system has been registered to, then you will be locked-out of your CCTV system and will need to buy a new recorder - as there’s no other way of gaining access to the recorder, as Dahua CCTV recorders have encrypted passwords.

1. Security Questions

To start the password reset process select the (question mark) icon on the login window. From the Reset Type dropdown box select the Security Question option. Enter the answer for each question presented and click next to proceed to the next step.

How to reset Dahua camera Password

If the answers entered for each question are correct, it will now be possible to enter a new password for the device.

How to reset Dahua camera Password

2. Email

If the answers to the security questions are not known or have not been configured, it is possible to reset the password via email. Resetting the password via email relies on the fact the unit has been configured for internet access via P2P.

To start the password reset process select the (question mark) icon on the login window.

From the Reset Type dropdown box select the email option.

Depending on whether an email address has been set previously, one of two screens will appear.

How to reset Dahua camera Password

If an email address has not be configured previously, the above screen will appear. Enter a valid email address to proceed the next step.

As there is no way the device can verify who is entering the email address at this point, it is highly recommended an email address is entered during initial installation.

With an email address configured, the window below will be displayed.

How to reset Dahua camera Password

To proceed through the password reset process, the DMSS app must be installed on a mobile device. This can be downloaded from both the iOS (Apple Store) and Android (Google Play) app stores.

With DMSS installed follow the steps below

How to reset Dahua camera Password

How to reset Dahua camera Password

Once completing the steps show on the previous page, an email will be sent to the registered email address on the recorder. Open the email to find the reset code, you may need to check your junk email if the email has not been received after a few minutes.

Enter the reset code in the Input Security Code box shown on the recorder menu and click Next.

It will now be possible to enter a new password for the device.

How to reset Dahua camera Password

How to reset Dahua camera Password

If you have lost or forgotten the password of your Dahua IP cameras, you can try to perform a hard reset on the camera. This guide includes the information of the reset operation and the location of reset button of the Dahua network IP cameras.

The operation of reset

The camera should be powered (via DC12V or PoE), keep the reset button pressed for at least 10 seconds until the camera restarts (usually you’ll hear a clicking sound).

After that, the camera will be restored to factory defaults. If there is a PWR indicator, you’ll see the indicator go off and on again.

If it’s a camera with an IR block, you’ll see the IR block turn off and then on (sort of blinking). For other situations, keep the reset operation long enough to make sure the camera did restart.

Types of Dahua cameras

Most of the reset operation can be done by pressing a button located on the camera’s board, however, in some models, there are terminals or cables that you need to short in order to reset the device. Some of the main camera types are shown below.

a) Box-type network cameraOn these kinds of IP cameras, the reset button is always on the back panel of the camera, clearly labeled “RESET”.

Models: IPC-HF3500 series IPC-HF3300 series IPC-HF3301 series IPC-HF3200 series IPC-HF3211 series IPC-HF3100 series IPC-HF3110 series IPC-HF3101 series, or any camera that is similar to the one shown on the picture.

How to reset Dahua camera Password
Dahua box-type network camera.
How to reset Dahua camera Password
Find the “RESET” button on the back panel.

b) IR box-type network camera. Some of these cameras (earlier models) were combined with Multiple-function combination Cable that you need to do a shortage to reset. Models: HFW3300 series HFW3110 series.

The picture below shows the pigtail of the camera; you need an extension cable to do the reset. Shortage the Blue wire (RESET) and the Orange wire (GND) for at least 10 seconds until the camera restarts.

How to reset Dahua camera Password
Dahua IR box-type network camera.
How to reset Dahua camera Password
For this type you need to short the reset wires.

c) IR fixed network camera with integrated bracket. Models: IPC-HFW3300C IPC-HFW3200C IPC-HFW3202C IPC-HFW3100C IPC-HFW3101C. 

On these types of cameras, there will be a multiple-function combination cable coming out of the bottom of the bracket (called pigtail). One of those wires is the reset.

How to reset Dahua camera Password
IR fixed network camera with integrated bracket.
How to reset Dahua camera Password
Press the reset button on the pigtail to factory default the camera.

d) Mini bullet-type network camera with integrated bracket. Models: IPC-HFW3200SP/N series IPC-HFW2100S series. The reset button is inside of the camera, open up the cap and you will find it.

How to reset Dahua camera Password
Mini bullet-type network camera with integrated bracket
How to reset Dahua camera Password
The reset button is located on the board.

e) Vandal-proof network dome camera (and in-ceiling models). Models: IPC-HD/HDW3100 series IPC-HD/HDW3200 series IPC-HDB/HDBW3202 series IPC-HDB/HDBW3101 series IPC-HDB/ HDBW5100 series IPC-HDB/ HDBW5200 series IPC-HDB/HDBW 3202-DI series (DI means in-ceiling model) IPC-HDB/HDBW 3200-DI series IPC-HDB/HDBW 3101-DI series IPC-HDB/HDBW 3100-DI series.

The reset button is inside of the camera, open the dome camera enclosure.

How to reset Dahua camera Password

How to reset Dahua camera Password
Open up the cover and locate the reset button.

f) Mini dome type network camera. Models: IPC-HDB3200C series IPC-HDB3100C series IPC-HD2100C series. The reset is inside the camera, open the dome camera enclosure and you can find it.

How to reset Dahua camera Password
Mini dome type network camera.
How to reset Dahua camera Password
The reset button is located on the board.

h) Eyeball type network camera. Models:IPC-HDW2100-M IPC-HDW2100 Series IPC-HDW2200S IPC-HDW3300S. The reset button is inside of the camera, open the dome camera enclosure and will find it under the IR board.

How to reset Dahua camera Password
Eyeball type network camera.
How to reset Dahua camera Password
Open the eyeball to locate the reset button.

Note: this guide works for Dahua and their OEMs sold under these brands: Activecam, Advidia, Amcrest, Ameta, Ascendent, Backstreet Surveillance, BV Security, CCTV Security Pros, CCTV Star, CP Plus (Orange Line), Dax Networks, eLine, ENS (formerly Eastern CCTV and SavvyTech), Expose, Lorex, GSS, Honeywell, IC Realtime, Ikegami, Impath Networks, Inaxsys, IndigoVision, Infinity CCTV, Innekt, Intelbras, KBVision, Lumixen, Maxron, Montavue, Oco, Optiview, Rhodium, RVI, Saxco, Security Camera King (Elite), Space Technology, Speco, ToughDog, Tyco Holis, Tyco Illustra Essentials, Unisight, VIP Vision, Watchnet, Winic, Zuum.

How can I reset my Dahua password?

Step by step instruction.
Right click from live view screen to locate the login screen of recorder. ... .
Click on Forget Password icon..
Using iDMSS or gDMSS app, Click More > Reset Device Password > Scan the QR code on the local recorder GUI. ... .
You will receive notification Successfully Reset Password, Click Ok..

What is Dahua camera default password?

Login to your device using the following credentials: User Name: admin. Password: admin.