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Default Camera Credentials
If you're struggling to connect to a camera and haven't changed the default username and password, this reference list covers the most common camera brands.
Warning: Default credentials are a major security risk. Always change default passwords immediately after installation. Attackers routinely scan networks for Cameras using default credentials.
Tip: Can't find your camera brand? Check the manufacturer's documentation or the label on the camera itself - many manufacturers print default credentials on the device.
- ACTi: admin, 123456 or Admin, 123456
- American Dynamics: admin, admin or admin, 9999
- Arecont Vision: [blank]
- Avigilon: admin, admin
- Axis: traditionally root/pass, new cameras require password creation during first login
- Basler: admin, admin
- BlueStork: root, 123456
- Bosch: none
- Brickcom: admin, admin
- Canon: root, camera
- Cantek: Admin, 1111
- Cisco: No default password, requires creation during first login
- Dahua: admin, admin
- Digital Watchdog: admin, admin
- DRS: admin, 1234
- DVTel: Admin, 1234
- DynaColor: Admin, 1234
- FLIR: admin, fliradmin
- Foscam: admin, [blank]
- GeoVision: admin, admin
- Grandstream: admin, admin
- Hikvision: admin, 12345
- Honeywell: admin, 1234
- IQinVision: root, system
- IPX-DDK: root, admin or root, Admin
- JVC: admin, jvc
- LTS: admin, 12345
- Lorex: admin, 0000
- March Networks: admin, [blank]
- Mobotix: admin, meinsm
- Panasonic: admin, 12345
- Pelco Sarix: admin, admin
- Pixord: admin, admin
- Samsung Electronics: root, root or admin, 4321
- Samsung Techwin (old): admin, 1111111
- Samsung (new): admin, 4321
- Sanyo: admin, admin
- Scallop: admin, password
- Sentry360 (mini): admin, 1234
- Sentry360 (pro): none
- Sony: admin, admin
- Speco: admin, 1234
- Stardot: admin, admin
- Starvedia: admin, [blank]
- Trendnet: admin, admin
- Toshiba: root, ikwd
- VideoIQ: supervisor, supervisor
- Vivotek: root, [blank]
- Ubiquiti: ubnt, ubnt
- Uniview: admin, 123456
- Wodsee: admin, [blank]
Security Best Practices
Warning: Using default credentials exposes your cameras to unauthorised access, data theft, and potential use in botnets. Change all default passwords immediately.
Recommended practices:
- Use strong passwords - at least 12 characters with mixed case, numbers, and symbols
- Unique passwords per camera - don't reuse the same password across Cameras
- Document credentials securely - use a password manager, never plain text files
- Update firmware - newer firmware often enforces password requirements
- Disable unused accounts - many Cameras have multiple default accounts
Tip: Your TetherBox automatically stores camera credentials securely. View them at Admin → Cameras → Select camera → Credentials tab.
Troubleshooting
Camera rejects default credentials:
- Password may have been changed during initial setup
- Try factory resetting the camera (refer to manufacturer documentation)
- Some manufacturers require password creation on first login
Multiple default accounts:
- Some Cameras have admin, root, and user accounts with different defaults
- Try all combinations if the first doesn't work
- Check for model-specific variations in manufacturer documentation
Still can't connect:
- Verify the camera is on the same network as your TetherBox
- Check if the camera requires ONVIF to be enabled
- See Camera Troubleshooting for network diagnosis