is a free, lightweight Windows application designed specifically to help legitimate owners regain access to their Hikvision devices after forgetting the administrator password. It is an unofficial tool created by community developer "bp2008" and is hosted on GitHub.
This tool is necessary when:
The tool works best on older firmware. If your camera is brand new or recently updated, it may require a different reset method (e.g., using the Hik-Connect App or QR code).
The Hikvision Password Reset Helper is a lightweight Windows-based software tool that communicates directly with your Hikvision device over a local network. It works by generating a secure reset code based on the device’s unique serial number and a time-sensitive cryptographic key provided by Hikvision’s backend servers. Hikvision Password Reset Helper 1.1.0.1 Download
Select (if you used an XML file) or enter the Security Code generated by the helper. Enter a new password. Click Confirm .
Enter the verification code sent to your app to unlock the device. Default Credentials (Initial Setup):
Refresh the SADP Tool and check the column. Use this year, month, and day in the Helper. If your camera is brand new or recently
Before downloading, ensure your system meets these minimal requirements:
: Requires the camera's exact serial number and the specific date the camera currently believes it is (which may not be the current date). How to Use the Utility
Look under the "Tools" or "Support" -> "Password Reset" section for "Password Reset Helper" or "SADP Tool." Select (if you used an XML file) or
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The is a third-party utility, originally created by community member bp2008 , used to generate security codes for older Hikvision cameras based on their serial number and system date. Overview of the Tool