How to Enable DDNS for Hikvision Cameras342

Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) is a service that allows you to access your Hikvision camera remotely using a fixed domain name, even if your IP address changes. This is useful if you have a dynamic IP address, which is common with most home and business internet connections.

To enable DDNS for your Hikvision camera, you will need to create an account with a DDNS provider. There are many different DDNS providers available, such as No-IP, DynDNS, and . Once you have created an account, you will need to add your camera to your account and configure the DDNS settings.

To add your camera to your DDNS account, you will need to know the camera's IP address and port number. You can find this information in the camera's web interface. Once you have added your camera to your account, you will need to configure the DDNS settings. The DDNS settings will vary depending on the provider you are using, but they will typically include the following:* Hostname: This is the domain name that you will use to access your camera remotely.
* Username: This is the username that you use to log in to your DDNS account.
* Password: This is the password that you use to log in to your DDNS account.
* Update interval: This is the interval at which your camera will update its DDNS settings.

Once you have configured the DDNS settings, you will be able to access your camera remotely using the hostname that you specified. For example, if you specified the hostname "", you would be able to access your camera remotely by typing "" into a web browser.

Here are the steps on how to enable DDNS for Hikvision cameras:1. Log in to the camera's web interface.
2. Go to the "Network" tab.
3. Click on the "DDNS" tab.
4. Select a DDNS provider from the drop-down menu.
5. Enter your DDNS account username and password.
6. Enter the hostname that you want to use to access your camera remotely.
7. Click on the "Apply" button.

Your camera will now be configured to use DDNS. You will be able to access your camera remotely using the hostname that you specified.

Here are some additional tips for using DDNS with Hikvision cameras:* Make sure that your camera has a static IP address. If your camera has a dynamic IP address, you will need to use a DDNS service to keep your camera's hostname up to date.
* Use a strong password for your DDNS account. This will help to protect your camera from unauthorized access.
* Update your DDNS settings regularly. This will help to ensure that your camera's hostname is always up to date.

By following these tips, you can use DDNS to easily and securely access your Hikvision camera remotely.

2024-12-21

Previous：Satellite Video Surveillance Recommendations

Next：Multiple Displays for Hikvision Surveillance