For more information on the Genetec Config Tool and security best practices, check out the following resources:
To protect your organization, move beyond default settings immediately and implement these industry-standard security protocols: 1. Enforce Strong Password Policies
For a new installation of Genetec Security Center, the default login for the is the username Admin with a blank password . This credential provides full administrative rights, so it is a critical best practice to Change the default Admin password immediately after installation to secure your system. Default Credentials by Component genetec config tool default password
Log in using your (this is different from the Config Tool password and is set during software installation). Click on the Directory tab. Locate the Advanced Settings or User Management section. Select the Admin user and click Reset Password . Enter a new, secure password and click Save . Method 2: Database Intervention (Advanced)
If your system is still using a default password, or you need to update it for routine security hygiene, the process is straightforward. The steps below provide instructions for changing the password within the Config Tool, for common appliances, and for the underlying Windows system accounts associated with the Security Center. For more information on the Genetec Config Tool
Here is the definitive guide to default credentials in Genetec, how to change them, and how to recover access if you are locked out. What is the Genetec Config Tool Default Password?
Are you dealing with a or an existing system ? Default Credentials by Component Log in using your
Open and connect to the database instance hosting the Genetec Directory.
Open a web browser and navigate to https://localhost:4590/SecurityCenter (the default port).
Use complex passwords that include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.
Navigate to the Genetec Server Admin page (typically https://localhost:443/Admin or using port 4500 depending on your configuration).