Zkteco Ua300 - Factory Reset

Check if the keypad lock feature was erroneously initialized, or perform a second pinhole hard reset to clear temporary memory cache blocks. Share public link

This article provides a deep dive into everything you need to know about performing a . We will cover three distinct methods, pre-reset precautions, post-reset configuration, and troubleshooting common errors.

Once the UA300 reboots, all parameters return to factory specifications. Use these default values to re-establish your connections: 192.168.1.201 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0 or 192.168.1.1 Device ID / Com ID: 1 Communication Password: Left blank (no password) Post-Reset Reconfiguration Checklist

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Look at the exact time displayed on the locked UA300 screen (HH:MM). Step 2: Generate a Master Password

If you know the administrator password or have an authorized admin fingerprint, this is the safest and quickest method.

If you cannot access the menu because it requires an admin fingerprint/password: Check the Time : Note the exact time shown on the UA300 home screen (e.g., Calculate the Password Take the time as a 4-digit number (e.g., Subtract it from 9999 - 1405 = 8594 Square the result (e.g., Enter the Menu button. When it asks for an ID, enter zkteco ua300 factory reset

If there is no physical button, locate two copper pads labeled . You will need a flathead screwdriver or tweezers to short-circuit these two pads.

: Remove the device from its wall mount to access the rear tamper switch.

You need to delete all attendance logs and employee fingerprints/IDs before transferring ownership. Check if the keypad lock feature was erroneously

You can now press directly on the device keypad to access the factory reset menu. Method 3: Hard Reset via the Hardware Reset Button

Select (on some firmware versions, this is labeled as Restore Factory Defaults ).

Select (or Data Mgt > Clear Data depending on your firmware version). Choose Restore Factory Default . Confirm the prompt by pressing M/OK . Once the UA300 reboots, all parameters return to