How to Reset Password Using the GUID File on Web

type:DS-7216HUHI-F2 / N

Firmware:V3.4.80 build 161028

Preparation:
This method is available for –E/-K/-I series NVR of V3.4.90 or above and DVR of V3.4.80 or
above. With this self-help strategy, customers could be able to reset device password by
exporting and importing the GUID file on computer which should be in the same local area
network with device.

Step1: When using the device for the first time, users need to activate the device through a

compulsory password setting procedure. And the device would show the password intensity

according to the combination of number.

Step2: We strongly recommend you to set a STRONG password.

Step3: Then export the GUID file. Next time when there is a need to reset password, please

import the GUID file. Notice that if the admin password was changed or GUID file has been used,

the GUID file would be invalid.

Step4: If the device has been activated, please go to Configuration-User management to export

the GUID file. Input the old password before exporting the GUID file.

Notice that if the admin password was changed or the GUID file has been used, the GUID file

would be invalid.

Step5: When you forgot your device password, enter new password resetting interface by clicking

Forget password.

Step6 : Select the GUID Verification Mode. Find the exported GUID file, then import it to reset

device password.

Step7 : We strongly recommend you to set a STRONG password.

Step8: After resetting new password, please remember to export the new GUID file for resetting

password next time