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How can I reset the password on my Swann camera system?

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Christopher Pierce

Published Feb 25, 2026

How can I reset the password on my Swann camera system?

Download the Network Scanner App from your store, it’s available on Google play store. Once you open the Network scanner app and scan to see the devices connected to your Router, You’ll find your Swann DVR device, click on it to see the MAC address which is the code that we need.

How to reset password for Swann DVR-series 4350 4500?

Just type the Swann DVR mac address in 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 must create a new password. Make sure the DVR cables are correctly connected.

How to reset your Swann DVR MAC address?

Run the software and find the Swann DVR Mac Address (Code). Run the software and see the Swann DVR Mac Address that you will use as the reset code. It’s a pretty easy task you can do in just a few seconds. As long as your Swann DVR is correctly connected in the network as shown in the diagram, the software will automatically look for it.

Can a Swann DVR be connected to a laptop?

If your Swann DVR is connected on your network just like the diagram below, this method can work for you as long as you have a computer or laptop. Guest what…. you computer, router and everything else in the network have also have their own MAC ADDRESS.

How can I Reset my Swann security password?

This article will guide you on how can you reset the password of your Swann Security account. Open Swann Security then tap Forgot Password? below the Sign In button. Enter your registered email address and tap Reset Password. Now check your email (even your Spam or Junk folder) and click the link provided.

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 reset Swann DVR password without colons?

Make sure to enter the code without the colons. Type the Swann DVR mac address in your DVR login screen and hit the “OK” button. In this example the code is: bc51fe636c3b. You can also try the code without removing the double colon (:). The DVR will reboot. You must create a new password.

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.