Introduction to Camera Password Feature on Reolink NVRs

This article explains the principle of how the NVR assigns passwords to cameras and how to resolve related issues you may encounter.

Principle

To protect the privacy and security of the camera, Reolink NVR assigns a random password to the camera.

Situations and Solutions

1. When a camera and NVR are on the same local network (not necessarily directly connected), and the Auto Add function on the NVR is enabled, a brand new camera powered on will be immediately detected by the NVR and assigned a random password.

2. Reolink IP camera default password is blank. But if you are prompted to enter a password during initial setup or after restoring/resetting a camera, check if the camera has been automatically scanned by your Reolink NVR. If so, the NVR has already assigned a random password, and you cannot create a new password directly in the software.

Solution 1

Step 1: Disable the NVR's Auto Add feature. Please refer to: How to Enable/Disable Auto Add via Reolink NVR (New UI)

Step 2: Delete the camera from the NVR. Please refer to: How to Delete Camera via Reolink NVR (New UI)

Step 3: Reset your camera and reconfigure it. Please refer to: How to Hard Reset Device by Pressing the Reset Button

Solution 2

Step 1: Change the camera password on the NVR monitor. Please refer to: How to Configure User Settings via Reolink NVRs

Step 2: Enter the changed password in the Reolink App/Client to log in.