Before performing a full reset, check if the DVR is still using the manufacturer's default login. admin Common Default Passwords: 123456 , 111111 , or doesitall 2. Password Recovery via Email (Firmware v1.4.12+)

The first result was a grainy YouTube video. The guy in the video said, “Most Provision DVRs have a hidden reset button near the video cables. But that’s only if you have physical access.”

This is the most direct method for modern Provision-ISR units (Firmware 1.4.2 or higher) if you previously linked a recovery email. Access Login: Go to the login screen and click "Restore Password" Select Email:

When you are locked out, the DVR will often generate a specific error message that includes a timestamp and a string of characters—this is the "Hash." The DVR has taken the current date and time (from its internal clock) and encrypted them using a proprietary algorithm to generate this string.

: For newer models or devices with updated firmware (v1.4.12+), click Restore password