This is a step by step guide on how to setup a password on an NVR/DVR.
Please Note
This method is for when you are using a monitor/tv attached to the HDMI or VGA output on the back of the NVR/DVR. You will also need a mouse connected to the NVR/DVR
After your NVR/DVR is fully booted up you will be brought to the 'Activation' screen. In there you can click in the empty field and an on screen keyboard will popup. Using that keyboard you can setup a password.
Version 3.0 (Old User Interface)
User Name: admin (this is the default username)
Create New Password: New password can be setup in this field and will need to be between 8 to 16 characters. The password must be combination of letters and numbers.
Confirm New Password: You will simply retype the password in here to confirm it.
IP Camera Activation: Purpose of IP camera activation password is to setup a password which the NVR will give out to all the IP cameras which are plug n play with the system. It is best if we make this password the same as the NVR's password
After your NVR/DVR is fully booted up you will be brought to the 'Activation' screen. In there you can click in the empty field and an on screen keyboard will popup. Using that keyboard you can setup a password.
Version 4.0 (New User Interface)
Step 1: Select the Language and Click Apply
Step 2: Using the mouse click in each field to type in the password using on screen keyboard.
Reserved Email settings: When this option is Checked it will allow you to enter an email address on next screen which will be used to send a Verification code when the QR code is sent to the Server for password reset.
Export GUID: When this option is Checked it allows you to export GUID file which can later be used to recover the password of the NVR/DVR if needed. You will need to insert a USB Drive into the NVR/DVR in order to export the file.
Security Questions Configuration: When this option is checked it will allow you to setup security questions incase password recovery is needed in future. You will be required to answer the questions exactly as you enter them in order to reset the password.
Step 3: Input Reserved E-mail
Step 4: Select the folder in which you would like to save the GUID file, once the folder is highlighted Click Export.
After the file has been exported you will receive confirmation.
Step 5: You can also setup a Pattern unlock, this can be used in place of entering a password to access the NVR/DVR. This pattern unlock will only work on the Attached monitor interface.
You have now completed the process of activating the NVR/DVR with a password.