How to Configure Hikvision Network IP Camera to Record to FTP Server/Cloud Storage (Setup Guide)

First, create an account on your FTP server. We will use CameraFTP as an example. For a different FTP server, you just need to change the FTP server name. Now you need to find the camera&IP address. Please make sure your PC and the camera are connected to the same network. You can use the manufacturer&setup program to find the camera&IP address. You can also use CameraFTP&VSS software to find it. Launch a web browser and connect to the camera at the IP address. It will ask you to set a new password for the camera. After that, you can optionally answer a few security questions, or click Cancel to skip them. It will then display the live view window. Click Configuration, it will display the main Setup screen. The Hikvision camera uses a default static local IP address, which may not work with your router/gateway. Usually you need to change it, or you can enable DHCP. After enabling DHCP, the camera will reboot to get a new dynamic IP address. Wait for a while, then find the camera&IP address again. Connect to the camera at the new IP address, log in and visit the main setup screen again. Now you need to configure the following settings: (1) Image Resolution. Click Video/Audio, then click Video. Select a resolution for the Main Video Stream. It will be the recorded image resolution. Click Save to save it. If you use CameraFTP service, then the image resolution should not exceed the service plan&image resolution. For the directory structure, select "Save in the...