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How to reset your Swann Security Account Password?

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How to reset your Swann Security Account Password?

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What to do if you forgot your Swann DVR password?

If you have lost or forgot the Swann DVR password, it can be easily reset by following these instructions shown here on how to reset the Swan DVR password procedure. We will use a master reset password which technically is Swann DVR’s mac address.

What is the serial number on a Swann DVR?

We are calling it a code but, technically it’s not really a code, but a serial number used by every device that connects on a network. This serial number is the Swann DVR Mac Address and the DVR is programmed to accept it as a reset code for lost passwords.

How do I install Swann security on my computer?

Download Swann Security software on your Windows computer and install it. If this prompt appears, click More Info then Run Anyway then continue with the installation. Once installed, open the Swann Security program and follow the steps below:

When do I need to Reset my Swann password?

This guide is intended for customers to reset their Swann recorder when they have forgotten their password. The reset code on new recorders is acquired primarily by using the relevant client software on a computer.

Where do I enter the reset code for swannview link?

The reset code needs to be entered after clicking Forgot Password. Enter it in the Super Password field. Letters are in UPPERCASE without the colons (e.g EC71DB5C4AF5). If the window you see looks similar to the image below, you are in the wizard. The reset code CANNOT be entered in this area. Make sure to setup your new password and click NEXT.

How to create a new Swann DVR password?

Type the Swann DVR mac address into the DVR login screen and hit the “OK” button. In this example the code is: bc51fe5f8af1. Make sure to enter the code without the colons. The DVR will reboot. You can create a new password.

Download Swann Security software on your Windows computer and install it. If this prompt appears, click More Info then Run Anyway then continue with the installation. Once installed, open the Swann Security program and follow the steps below: