How To Reset Multistar Dvr Password Updated [Certified »]

To reset a Multistar DVR password using a physical method (often referred to as a "long paper" or paperclip reset), you must locate the hidden reset button on the device hardware. Since Multistar is often an OEM brand, these steps are standard for most H.264 DVR systems. Method 1: The Paperclip (Reset Button) Method

1. Download SADP Tool (Search Assistant for DVR Products) from a reputable security site.
2. Install and run the software as Administrator.
3. The tool will automatically scan your network and list all Multistar/Hikvision-compatible DVRs.
4. Find your DVR by its IP or serial number. You will see a column labeled "Password" or "Reset".
5. Click the checkbox next to your DVR, then click "Forgot Password" (sometimes under "Advanced").
6. The tool will ask for a Security Code displayed on the DVR monitor. Enter that code into the tool.
7. SADP will generate a reset code for you to type back into the DVR.

Change Password: Once logged in, immediately go to the System Settings > Account menu and set a new permanent password.

• Username: admin / Password: 12345
• Username: admin / Password: blank (leave empty)
• Username: admin / Password: admin
• Username: 888888 / Password: 888888

• You know the DVR’s IP address.
• Telnet is not blocked by your firewall.
• You have a Telnet client (PuTTY on Windows, Terminal on Mac/Linux).

Locate the Reset Button or Jumper: Look for a small button labeled "RESET" or two metal pins labeled "J1" or "TP5." how to reset multistar dvr password