The SADP (Search Active Device Protocol) Tool is used if the device is not linked to an app or email. How to Reset Password on SADP - Hikvision
Once support sends you a response XML file or a key, go back to SADP, select Import File , upload the response, and create your new password . reset password dvr hikvision ds7208hghif1
Send this XML file to your local Hikvision technical support team (e.g., support.usa@hikvision.com for US or support.uk@hikvision.com for UK) . The SADP (Search Active Device Protocol) Tool is
Note: Simply unplugging the DVR from power does not reset the password. The password is stored in non-volatile flash memory. go back to SADP