Use only in a controlled environment.
# Example: zkreset.py (Python script using pyzk library)
pip install pyzk
python
from pyzk.zk import ZK
zk = ZK('192.168.1.201', port=4370) conn = zk.connect() conn.disable_device() conn.restart() # soft reset conn.enable_device()
This does not always clear the admin password – some models require a direct command (
set_user(uid=1, privilege=0)).
1. It’s a Backdoor, Not a Feature. The very existence of this tool proves that ZKTeco devices have an unpatched, authentication bypass vulnerability. If you can reset the password without physical access or proper credentials, so can a malicious actor on your network. zkteco password reset tool
2. Malware Delivery in Disguise. Most "free" reset tools are hosted on sketchy download sites. We’ve seen samples that bundle keyloggers, reverse shells, or ransomware. You might reset the door lock password—and give away your entire network.
3. Legal & Warranty Risks. Using an unofficial tool violates ZKTeco’s TOS. If you brick the device (or corrupt its firmware), the manufacturer won’t honor the warranty. Use only in a controlled environment
4. Logging & Audit Trails are Destroyed. Some aggressive reset tools clear device logs. In a legal dispute (e.g., employee attendance or door access during an incident), losing those logs could be catastrophic.
For older devices (like the K40 series), the official method is not a separate tool but a feature within ZKTeco's BioTime (Time Attendance) software or Access 3.5 software. # Example: zkreset