Frequently Asked Question

Use App Password to protect the DeskCamera application window. It helps prevent other users from changing DeskCamera settings, stopping the camera, or closing the application without the password.

When an App Password is set, it also protects supported command-line and remote deployment changes, such as changing Multi-user mode.

The App Password is only for the DeskCamera application. It is different from the ONVIF camera login used by an NVR/VMS, and it is different from the browser management password used for browser access.

Video guide

Set an App Password

1) Open DeskCamera.
2) Open App Password.
3) Enter the password in New.
4) Enter the same password in Confirm new.
5) Click Apply.

Unlock DeskCamera

When DeskCamera is locked, click Unlock, enter the App Password, and click Unlock again. After unlocking, you can change settings, stop the camera, or close the application.

Change the App Password

1) Open App Password.
2) Enter the current password in Current.
3) Enter the new password in New.
4) Enter the same new password in Confirm new.
5) Click Apply.

Remove the App Password

1) Open App Password.
2) Enter the current password in Current.
3) Leave New and Confirm new empty.
4) Click Apply.

Command-line and remote deployment changes

If an App Password is already set, command-line or remote deployment changes to protected settings are refused. Apply deployment settings before setting the App Password, or remove the App Password before running a later change.

Store deployment scripts carefully and do not share the password with users who should not be able to change DeskCamera settings.

For deployment examples, see Remote Deployment and configuring DeskCamera. For mode details, see Multi-user Mode and Lock Settings.

Multi-user mode

In Per-user mode, each Windows user can have their own DeskCamera settings and App Password.

If Lock Settings is enabled, the App Password is controlled together with other locked settings. Individual users cannot change it until settings are unlocked. For details, see Multi-user Mode and Lock Settings.

Related passwords

To change the ONVIF camera login used by your NVR/VMS, edit ONVIF Camera Login in DeskCamera browser management. For troubleshooting that login, see NVR/VMS Asks for a Username or Password.

To manage DeskCamera from a browser, see Managing DeskCamera from a Web Browser. To reset a forgotten browser management password, see Reset the Password for Managing DeskCamera from a Browser.