Hik-Connect DocsAdd a Device Through Hik-Connect DDNS
Configure Hik-Connect DDNS so the App accesses the device stream directly through its domain (IP and ports).
The full name of Hik-Connect DDNS is Hik-Connect Dynamic Domain Name Service. Once a device is added to a Hik-Connect account, the Hik-Connect DDNS server allocates the device serial number as the default Hik-Connect domain name. You can edit the domain name later via the Hik-Connect App or web portal. Hik-Connect DDNS provides a mapping relationship between a domain and the device's external IP and ports.
For a new device
- Do port forwarding for the device on the router, or through the device's own UPnP function.
- Tap Configure DDNS after adding the device successfully through Cloud P2P.
- Select the port mapping mode as Manual. Enter the external server port and HTTP port set in step 1.
- Enter the user name and password of the device.
- Tap the Save button in the upper-right corner.
For a device already added under a Hik-Connect account
- Do port forwarding for the device on the router, or through the device's own UPnP function.
- Tap the Settings button to enter the device settings page.
- Tap Configure DDNS.
- Select the port mapping mode as Manual. Enter the external server port and HTTP port set in step 1.
- Enter the user name and password of the device.
- Tap the Save button in the upper-right corner.
Notes
- After completing the DDNS configuration, the App will directly access the stream through the Hik-Connect Domain (IP and port), including live view and playback.
- After DDNS is configured correctly, more remote configuration options will be available in the App.