Default Reolink Camera Password: What to Expect and What to Do Next

The short answer

Reolink cameras are widely reported to use the username "admin" by default, with the password field left blank on older units and older firmware. Newer setups typically ask you to create your own password the first time you add the camera in the Reolink app or client, so there may be no usable factory password at all. No model-specific documentation was supplied for this guide, so confirm the details in the manual or setup screen for your exact camera and firmware version.

Two conditions limit this answer. If you are not the first owner, or someone else configured the camera, the original default no longer applies. And if your organization manages the camera, an administrator may have replaced the default credentials as a matter of policy. In either case, try the admin account with a blank password only on hardware you own, then move on to the steps below.

If the default login does not work

• Check whether the camera prompts you to create a password during first-time setup instead of accepting a blank one.
• Ask whoever installed or manages the camera for the current credentials, especially on a workplace network.
• If you own the device and the password is unknown, a factory reset generally restores the default state. Most Reolink models have a reset button or pinhole, but its location and the hold time vary by model, so follow the instructions for your camera rather than a generic procedure.
• Expect a reset to erase existing settings, such as network configuration, recording schedules and user accounts, so plan to reconfigure afterward.

Why the password matters for audio as well as video

If your camera model has a built-in microphone, the same account that opens the live view usually controls access to the audio stream. A blank or default password exposes video and any captured speech to anyone who can reach the device on the network. It also exposes audio-related settings, such as whether recording audio is enabled. Supplied evidence does not cover which Reolink models include microphones or how each handles audio permissions, so check your model's specifications.

Recommended next steps

• Set a strong, unique password immediately and do not leave the admin account blank.
• Create separate, lower-privilege user accounts for people who only need to view footage, if your model supports them.
• Keep firmware updated, since setup and password requirements can change between versions.
• In enterprise settings, follow your organization's rules for device credentials, network segmentation and whether audio capture is permitted at all. Recording conversations can carry legal and policy obligations that vary by location.
• If you do not need audio, consider turning off audio recording in the camera settings.

Evidence gaps

This guide relies on commonly reported default behavior and general device-security principles. It does not include confirmed model lists, firmware version numbers, reset timings or audio specifications for Reolink products. Treat your camera's own documentation and setup screens as the authoritative source for those details.