Lorex Devices Password Reset Detailed Guide, Lorex has created several award-winning products over the years. Our innovative solutions include all-in-one integrated monitors with built-in recorders, a touchscreen-enabled security system, and cameras with active deterrence lighting.
Lorex was the first to market 4K resolution security cameras and more recently released the Fusion Collection, which offers recording for both wired and wireless cameras.
How to Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password (Compatible with Lorex Cloud App)
This article offers guidance on how to change the password of your Lorex recorder for security purposes or reset it in case you have forgotten it.
Note: These instructions apply to recorders supported by the Lorex Cloud App. Refer to the Lorex Cloud App Product Compatibility Chart for a list of compatible recorders.
Changing Your Password via Your Recorder
Retrieving your device ID
Lorex Devices Password Reset Detailed Guide
Changing or Resetting Your Recorder’s Password
Note: When resetting your password, use the temporary password sent to you. The temporary password is valid until the end of the day. If you haven’t received a temporary password yet, refer to “How to Reset Your NVR or DVR’s Password“.
Note: Passwords for the system must be a minimum of 8 characters, and must include at least 2 of the following character types: lowercase, uppercase, numeric, and special characters.
How to Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password (Compatible with Lorex App)
This article offers guidance on how to change the password of your Lorex recorder for security purposes or reset it in case you have forgotten it.
Note: These instructions apply to recorders supported by the Lorex App. Refer to the Lorex App Product Compatibility Chart for a list of compatible recorders.
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Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password Through the Lorex App
Change Your Recorder’s Password Through the Lorex App
Note: Only the device owner has the authority to change the recorder’s password; shared users do not possess this capability.
Note: Ensure your recorder’s new password is between 8 to 32 characters and includes at least 2 character types: lowercase, uppercase, numeric, and special characters.
Your recorder’s new password is now ready for use during login.
Reset Your Recorder’s Password Through the Lorex App
Note: Only the device owner has the authority to change the recorder’s password; shared users do not possess this capability.
Note: Ensure your recorder’s new password is between 8 to 32 characters and includes at least 2 character types: lowercase, uppercase, numeric, and special characters.
Your recorder’s new password is now ready for use during login.
Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password Through Your Recorder (New Local UI)
Change Your Recorder’s Password Through Your Recorder (New Local UI)
Note: Only the device owner has the authority to change the recorder’s password; shared users do not possess this capability.
Note: Ensure your recorder’s new password is between 8 to 32 characters and includes at least 2 character types: lowercase, uppercase, numeric, and special characters.
Your recorder’s new password is now ready for use during login.
Reset Your Recorder’s Password Through Your Recorder (New Local UI)
Note: Only the device owner has the authority to change the recorder’s password; shared users do not possess this capability.
Note: Ensure your recorder’s new password is between 8 to 32 characters and includes at least 2 character types: lowercase, uppercase, numeric, and special characters.
Your recorder’s new password is now ready for use during login.
Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password Through Your Recorder (Old Local UI)
Change Your Recorder’s Password Through Your Recorder (Old Local UI)
Note: Only the device owner has the authority to change the recorder’s password; shared users do not possess this capability.
Note: Ensure your recorder’s new password is between 8 to 32 characters and includes at least 2 character types: lowercase, uppercase, numeric, and special characters.
Your recorder’s new password is now ready for use during login.
Reset Your Recorder’s Password Through Your Recorder (Old Local UI)
Note: Only the device owner has the authority to change the recorder’s password; shared users do not possess this capability.
Note: Ensure your recorder’s new password is between 8 to 32 characters and includes at least 2 character types: lowercase, uppercase, numeric, and special characters.
Your recorder’s new password is now ready for use during login.
How to Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password (Compatible with Lorex Cirrus App)
This article offers guidance on how to change the password of your Lorex recorder for security purposes or reset it in case you have forgotten it.
Note: These instructions apply to recorders supported by the Lorex Cirrus App. Refer to the Lorex Cirrus App Product Compatibility Chart for a list of compatible recorders.
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Changing Your Password via the Lorex Cirrus App
Note: You cannot reset your password with the Lorex Cirrus App. To reset your password, you must use your recorder. The following instructions explain how to change your recorder’s password from the Lorex Cirrus App.
Changing Your Password via Your Recorder
Note: When resetting your password, use the temporary password sent to you. The temporary password is valid until the end of the day. If you haven’t received a temporary password yet, refer to “How to Reset Your NVR or DVR’s Password“.
Resetting your Password
This password will be used to connect to your system from now on.
Resetting Your Password (LHA / LNK Series)
This password will be used to connect to your system from now on.
Record your password and store it in a secure place.
How to Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password (Compatible with Lorex Pro App)
This article offers guidance on how to change the password of your Lorex recorder for security purposes or reset it in case you have forgotten it.
Note: These instructions apply to recorders supported by the Lorex Pro App. Refer to the Lorex Pro App Product Compatibility Chart for a list of compatible recorders.
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Changing Your Password via the Lorex Pro App
Note: You cannot reset your password with the Lorex Pro App. To reset your password, you must use your recorder. The following instructions explain how to change your recorder’s password from the Lorex Pro App.
Changing or Resetting Your Password via Your Recorder
Note: When resetting your password, use the temporary password sent to you. The temporary password is valid until the end of the day. If you haven’t received a temporary password yet, refer to “How to Reset Your NVR or DVR’s Password“.
Note: Ensure your recorder’s new password is between 8 to 32 characters and includes at least 2 character types: lowercase, uppercase, numeric, and special characters.
How to Reset Your Password
There are different processes to reset your password for different types of Lorex products or accounts.
Please select the type of password reset you need:
How to Reset Your Lorex App Account Password
Please note that your Lorex Account and Lorex App account email and passwords are the same. Changing one will automatically change the other.
There are two ways to reset your Lorex App password:
Method 1: App
1. Click Forgot Password on the main app Login screen.
2. Enter your email, a new account password, and click Get Activation Code.
3. Enter the 6-Digit Verification Code sent to your email and click ok.
Method 2: Website
1. Click Recover Password from the Lorex Login page
2. Enter your email address associated with your Lorex Account and click Recover
3. Check your email for your Verification Code.
4. Return to the Recover Password page and input your email address, new password, and verification code that you received.
5. Click Reset and then login using your new credentials.
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Resetting Your Lorex App password
Resetting Your Lorex Account Password
How to Reset Your NVR or DVR’s Password
Please follow the steps for the app associated with your Recorder
Lorex Recorders Using the Lorex App, Lorex Cirrus App or Lorex Cloud App
Request a temporary password from the website to reset your recorder’s password:
Note: It is necessary to register your product for warranty to request a temporary password for your Recorder.
1. Login into The Warrany Section of Your Lorex Account:
2. Register Your Warranty:
⚬ Model Number
⚬ Serial Number (S/N)
⚬ Date of Purchase
⚬ Upload Bill of Sale
3. Reset Device Password:
⚬ First and Last Name
⚬ Phone Number
⚬ Model Number
⚬ Device ID
⚬ Serial Number (S/N)
⚬ Date Displayed on Device
⚬ Upload Proof of Purchase
⚬ Upload Device Info Screen
⚬ Upload Information Sticker
4. Use Your Temporary Password:
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How to Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password (Compatible with Lorex App)
How to Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password (Compatible with Lorex Cirrus App)
How to Change or Reset Your Recorder’s Password (Compatible with Lorex Cloud App)
Support Hours Eastern Time:
Mon to Fri: 10:00AM – 9:00PM
Sat & Sun: Closed
How to Locate Your Recorder’s System Information
To complete the temporary password request form on the website, please gather the following information:
System Date: Located in the top-right corner of the screen once the recorder is powered on.
Device ID: Located on the QR code sticker attached to the outside of your recorder.
Device Model: Located in the INFO section from the Quick Menu of your recorder (the device ID can also be found here).
Once you have the Device ID at hand, please take a picture of the Device Info screen and the sticker with the serial number found on the unit.
How to Reset Your Smart Home Camera‘s Password
To ensure your privacy and prevent any unauthorized attempts to gain access to your camera, there is no way to reset your smart home camera’s password. The camera will have to be reset to its factory default.
How to restart or factory reset your IoT Device:
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Wi-Fi Security Camera – How to reset your device
How to Reset Your IP Camera‘s Password
If you have forgotten the password to one of your IP security cameras, you will either need to reset the camera manually. Please see your camera’s documentation to see if there is a reset button.
Reset Button:
If your IP Camera includes a reset button, you can hold the button down to revert it to its default setting. This will allow you to set up the camera again through your NVR with a new password.
Wi-Fi Security Camera – How to change password
We recommend using strong passwords for the Lorex App app and all cameras connected to it, and changing them on a regular basis.
This guide applies to the following products: W281AA, W282CA, W261AS, W261AQ, LNWDB1, and V261LCD.
How to change device password
Here’s how to change the password of your camera.
Step 1. Launch the Lorex App app, and tap Device Settings.
Step 2. Tap the Name of your device.
Step 3. Tap Device Password.
Step 4. Enter your Old Password, followed by the New Password, Confirm Password, and tap the Save icon.
NOTE: You’ll get a prompt that you’ve sucessfully updated your device password.
How to change Lorex App account password
Here’s how to change the password of your Lorex App account.
Step 1. Launch the Lorex App app, then tap Account at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2. Tap Account Settings.
Step 3. Tap Security.
Step 4. Tap Change Password.
Step 5. Enter your Current Password, followed by the New Password, then tap Done.
NOTE: You’ll get a prompt that you’ve sucessfully updated the password of your Lorex App account.
You’ll also be loggged out automatically. You must re-login using your new password
How to enable or disable fingerprint login
If your smartphone supports fingerprint login, you can use it to sign in to your Lorex App.
Step 1. Launch the Lorex App app, then tap Account at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2. Tap Account Settings.
Step 3. Tap Security.
Step 4. Toggle Fingerprint Login button to ON (to enable it) or OFF (to disable it).