Many users panic when they type admin and 12345 and receive an error. This is usually because of one of three reasons:
If the default username and password fail, work through this checklist:
| Issue | Solution |
| :--- | :--- |
| HTTP 404 Not Found | You have the wrong IP or port. Try adding :8080, :8000, or :80 to the end of the IP. |
| Login Page loads, but credentials fail | The password was changed. You must factory reset the device. (Look for a physical reset button or short two jumper pins on the motherboard). |
| Browser says “Insecure Connection” | ZKTeco devices use self-signed SSL certificates. Click Advanced > Proceed to unsafe site. |
| Page looks broken (no CSS) | Your browser is too new. Switch to Internet Explorer mode or disable “HTTPS-Only” mode. |
| Locked out after 3 attempts | Many ZKTeco devices have a brute-force lockout. Wait 15 minutes or reboot the device. | zkteco web 30 default username and password link
Because ZKTeco Web 3.0 is a local web application, there is no single external website to visit. You must access the server where the software is installed.
The Standard Access Link:
http://localhost:8080(if accessing directly from the server computer)
The Network Access Link:
http://[Server_IP_Address]:8080(if accessing from another computer on the same network)
How to determine the link: