The instructions were written and illustrated with iPhone with iOS12. The steps are similar for Android users.
You might need to read the instructions of How to use Hikvision iVMS-4500 before you refer to the below guide.
How to Change Password for Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera with iVMS-4500?
We will advise all the users of the Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera to use a strong password - a strong password should have the below features:
- Consist of combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, punctuation, numbers, and symbols.
- At least 8 characters - the longer the better (as long as you can remember it or you can note it down somewhere safe)
- Be unique. Don't re-use your existing passwords
- Do not use dictionary words or common words (such as "password", "admin", etc)
The below are the guideline on How to Change Password for Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera on iVMS-4500
1. Click the icon of "iVMS-4500" to open the app on your iPhone or Android phone.
![](https://www.safetrolley.com/wp-content/uploads/password-change-hikvision-ivms-4500-01-576x1024.jpg)
2. Click the top left corner (the Menu) now.
![](https://www.safetrolley.com/wp-content/uploads/password-change-hikvision-ivms-4500-02-576x1024.jpg)
3. Click "Devices".
![](https://www.safetrolley.com/wp-content/uploads/password-change-hikvision-ivms-4500-03-576x1024.jpg)
4. Click the device (NVR, DVR, IP Camera, etc) of which you want to change the password.
![](https://www.safetrolley.com/wp-content/uploads/password-change-hikvision-ivms-4500-04-576x1024.jpg)
5. Click the bottom right icon as shown.
![](https://www.safetrolley.com/wp-content/uploads/password-change-hikvision-ivms-4500-05-576x1024.jpg)
6. Click "Remote Configuration"
![](https://www.safetrolley.com/wp-content/uploads/password-change-hikvision-ivms-4500-06-576x1024.jpg)
7. Click "Change Password" as shown below.
![](https://www.safetrolley.com/wp-content/uploads/password-change-hikvision-ivms-4500-07-576x1024.jpg)
8. Enter your old password, new password and new password again. After that, click the top right corner the "Save" icon to save the changes.
![](https://www.safetrolley.com/wp-content/uploads/password-change-hikvision-ivms-4500-08-576x1024.jpg)
9. Password has been changed now! Please do remember your password as resetting the password of Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera can be a bit troublesome.
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