How to Add Admin/User Accounts to Reolink Cameras

Sharing your Reolink cameras with family, friends, or colleagues doesn’t mean giving them full control. By creating Admin or User accounts, you can control what others can see and do, keeping your cameras secure while allowing convenient access. This guide is divided into two parts:

1. Advanced Share – for devices that support sharing via QR code or link
2. User Management – for devices that require creating individual usernames and passwords

Part 1: Using Advanced Share (App / Client only)

Applies to: Devices that support Advanced Share feature.

Step 1: Create Admin/User Account

• Via Reolink App

  Step 1. Go to Device Settings > Advanced > Share Device. Tap + button.

  

  Step 2. Select permission level:

  • Allow Management: View device info and manage all features on the device
  • View Only: Live View + Playback by default; Other permissions may vary by model and can be customized.

  

  Step 3. Set validity period and add a Remark to label the account. Tap Generate Authorization Code.

• Via Reolink Client

  Step 1. Go to Device Settings > System > Share Device.

  

  Step 2. Select permission level:

  • Allow Management: View device info and manage all features on the device
  • View Only: Live View + Playback by default; Other permissions may vary by model and can be customized.

  

  Step 3. Set validity period and add a Remark to label the account. Click Generate Authorization Code.

Step 2: Share the Account

• Send the generated QR code or link to the person you want to share with.

Step 3: Other Users Login

• Tap the “+ Add Device” button in the App/Client, then scan the QR code (App only) or click “Link” and copy the link in the App/Client to access the camera directly — no username or password required.

Once added successfully, you’ll see a “Share” icon on the device, indicating that the device was added via sharing.

Part 2: Using User Management (App / Client / Web / NVR)

Applies to: Devices that do not support Advanced Share, and battery cameras are excluded.

Step 1: Create Admin/User Account

• Via Reolink App

  Step 1. Navigate to Device Settings > Advanced > User Management.

  

  Step 2. Tap Add Admin or Add User. Set a unique username and password for the account. Tap Save.

  • Administrator (Admin): Access the device, change device settings and manage all users.
  • User: Access the device, change their own login passwords, but are not allowed to alter device settings.

  

  Once completed, you’ll see the newly created admin/user account displayed in your user management interface.

  

  Here is a video for your reference:

• Via Reolink Client

  Step 1. Navigate to Device Settings > System > User Management. Click Add User.

  

  Step 2. Choose to create either a User or an Administrator as the user type. Set a unique username and password for the account. Click Save.

  • Administrator (Admin): Access the device, change device settings and manage all users.
  • User: Access the device, change their own login passwords, but are not allowed to alter device settings.

  

  Once completed, you’ll see the newly created admin/user account displayed in your user management interface.

  

• Via Reolink Web browser

  Applies to: Which Cameras/NVRs/Home Hub Can be Accessed via Web Browsers

  Step 1. Login the device on the Web. Navigate to Device Settings > System > User Management.

  

  Step 2. Click Add User. Then choose to create either a User or an Administrator as the user type. Set a unique username and password for the account. Click Save.

  • Administrator (Admin): Access the device, change device settings and manage all users.
  • User: Access the device, change their own login passwords, but are not allowed to alter device settings.

  

  Once completed, you’ll see the newly created admin/user account displayed in your user management interface.

  

• Via Reolink NVR (New UI, Monitor Connected)

  Preparation: Connect a TV/Monitor to the NVR via HDMI/VGA cable.

  

  Step 1. Navigate to NVR Settings > System > Account Center > Add Account.

  

  Step 2. Choose to create either a General Account or an Admin as the account type. Set a unique username and password for the account. Click Save.

  • General Account (User): General accounts can view and operate camera but cannot set related parameters.
  • Administrator (Admin): Admins can view and operate camera, set related parameters but cannot add/remove super admin.

  

  Once completed, you’ll see the newly created admin/user account displayed in your account management interface.

  

• Via Reolink NVR (Old UI, Monitor Connected)

  Preparation: Connect a TV/Monitor to the NVR via HDMI/VGA cable.

  

  Step 1. Navigate to System > User page, then click on Add to add users.

  

  Step 2. Edit a username, then enter the password and confirm it. Select the user level (Guest/Operator) and then click Apply to save all the settings.

  

Step 2: Share the Account

• Provide the device’s UID/QR code or IP address, along with the created username and password, to the person you want to share access with.

Step 3: Other Users Login

• Scan the QR code (App only) or enter the device’s UID/IP address, then input the provided username and password.

• Users can now access the camera according to their permission level.

Tips and Troubleshooting

If you cannot see the option to create an Admin/User account, please check the following:

1. Always use the original Admin account to create new accounts.

2. Make sure your App, Client, device firmware are up-to-date.

For the difference between admin account and user account, please refer to Introduction to Admin Account and User Account.