Connect your computer to the same local network (router) as the DVR-208G-F1.
If you do not have a local monitor attached, manage the device over a local area network (LAN): Dvr-208g-f1 Default Password
: The wizard will ask you to create a new, strong administrative password. The password must contain a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. It must be between 8 to 16 characters long and cannot contain admin , 123 , or hikvision . Connect your computer to the same local network
Support will email back an XML encryption file or a numeric key. Go back to SADP, select Import File , upload the response file, enter your new desired password, and click Confirm . Method 2: Using the Hik-Connect App select Import File