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.

The App Password is only for the DeskCamera application. It is different from the ONVIF username/password 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.

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 Camera Instance 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.

To manage DeskCamera from a browser, see Managing DeskCamera from a Web Browser.