Follow the steps below to set up continuous recording to FTP on Reolink PoE NVR.

Applies to: RLN4-410, RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB02/H3MB16), and RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB02/H3MB06).

Note: Please verify that your FTP server is working properly before configuring FTP settings on Reolink App. If you don't have one, see how to build FTP Server on Your PC (Cerberus FTP Server). 

Step 1. Log in your NVR, and go to Menu > Network > Advanced > FTP Settings.

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  • Server IP: Type in the IP address of your FTP server and enter the correct Port. The default value of the port is 21.
  • Username and Password: Enter the User Name and the Password of your FTP server. If your FTP server does not require a username and a password, please check Anonymous.
  • Remote Directory: Set an upload directory for the recordings to be uploaded to. You may also leave it blank.
  • File Length(MB): Set the length of each video package uploaded to the server.
  • Create subfolder by date: If the remote directory is reolink, the file will be saved to the path “root director > reolink > 2023 > 03 > 02”.
  • File Length(MB): Set the length of each video package uploaded to the server.
  • Stream Type: Choose the uploaded video resolution (Clear/Fluent/Balanced Video).
  • Transmission Mode: Auto, Port, Pasv. We suggest you choose Auto.
  • Postpone: Set the record time limit after a motion is detected. This option is only available when FTP Schedule is in Motion.

Step 2. After filling in the information, click Apply to save the FTP settings.

Step 3. Configure the schedule of FTP upload. Check Enable and select the channel you want to configure. Click Normal and check all the grids.

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Step 4. Click Apply to save the settings.