In the field, enter the IP address or hostname of your primary Genetec Directory server. If you are on the server itself, you can type localhost .
Enforce a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Set password expiration periods (e.g., every 90 days). 2. Rename or Disable the Default Admin Account genetec config tool default password
| Field | Default Value | |-------|----------------| | | admin | | Password | admin | In the field, enter the IP address or
For a fresh, default installation of Genetec Security Center, the default login credentials to access the system through the Config Tool are: admin Password: (blank) or (empty) Set password expiration periods (e
If you have already changed the default password and forgotten it, or if you inherited a system, you will need to reset it. Method 1: Use Another Admin Account
The Genetec Config Tool (often launched via the ConfigTool.exe or the system tray icon) can function in two distinct modes, dictating how "default" access is handled:
Unlike the main Genetec Security Center client, the Config Tool connects directly to hardware over the network, often using default credentials when the device is factory-fresh or after a factory reset.