Reset Device Password

Reset Device Password

You can reset the password of a device when the Site Owner and the Installer both lost the password.

Note:
  • Resetting password via Hik-ProConnect platform is not supported by every device type/model. For example, AX Pro security control panel does not support this function.

  • Make sure that the device is authorized by the Site Owner to you before resetting device password. For details, see Apply for Site Authorization from Site Owner.

  • Make sure that the device is on the same local area network with the phone or tablet where your Hik-ProConnect Mobile Client runs.

Go to Site tab and enter the site where the device locates.

Tap the device and then tap > Reset Password to send a password reset application to the Site Owner.

Refer to the flow chart below for the whole process of resetting the password of a device.

Figure 1. Flow Chart of Resetting Device Password

Reset Device Password

You can reset the password of a device when the Site Owner and the Installer both lost the password.

Note:
  • Resetting password via Hik-ProConnect platform is not supported by every device type/model. For example, AX Pro security control panel does not support this function.

  • Make sure that the device is authorized by the Site Owner to you before resetting device password. For details, see Apply for Site Authorization from Site Owner.

  • Make sure that the device is on the same local area network with the phone or tablet where your Hik-ProConnect Mobile Client runs.

Go to Site tab and enter the site where the device locates.

Tap the device and then tap > Reset Password to send a password reset application to the Site Owner.

Refer to the flow chart below for the whole process of resetting the password of a device.

Figure 1. Flow Chart of Resetting Device Password