Hikvision Error Code Hcnetsdkdll 23 Verified 🎁 Safe
Hikvision error code 23 (often appearing via the HCNetSDK.dll library) translates to "The input password is wrong" (NET_DVR_PASSWORD_ERROR) [1, 2].
This error typically triggers when software like iVMS-4200 attempts to invoke a command that the connected device—such as an IP camera, NVR, or storage server—lacks the physical or firmware capability to execute. Technical Core: What Code 23 Means hikvision error code hcnetsdkdll 23 verified
). Essentially, the software is asking the camera or NVR to do something it physically or logically cannot do. Hikvision error code 23 (often appearing via the HCNetSDK
Last Updated: October 2025
Applies To: Hikvision iVMS-4200 v2.x, v3.x; Hikvision cameras with firmware V5.5.0 and above; HCNetSDK.dll version 1.5.0.0 and later. Default Hikvision username is usually admin
: Switching to an "Event" recording template on an iVMS-4200 PC-NVR where the attached storage (like a basic NAS) doesn't support it ( Invalid Settings
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting
1. Verify Username and Password
- Default Hikvision username is usually
admin. - Passwords are case-sensitive.
- If you’ve changed the password, ensure you’re not using the default.
is required to ensure the SDK can properly handshake with the device for specific functions. compatibility
For PTZ Operations: Ensure the camera model is explicitly a PTZ camera. Fixed lenses will always return Error 23 if PTZ commands are sent. 2. Adjust iVMS-4200 Stream Settings
- Pro tip: Check for leading/trailing spaces. Copy-pasting sometimes adds invisible characters.
- Default Hikvision passwords:
12345orabcd1234(but you should have changed this).