[PDF] Hikvision DDNS V1.0 - Anciens Et Réunions

What is HIK-connect DDNS?

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 will allocate the device serial number as the default Hik-Connect domain name. Customer can edit the domain name later via Hik-Connect APP or web portal.

What is third party DDNS service support for Hikvision products?

Third party DDNS service support for Hikvision products consists of both free and subscription based services: 1. No-IP (Free, optional subscription available). 2. DynDNS (Subscription required). Limitations Third party DDNS services may provide different features based on subscription tiers.

Why does Hikvision give a false error 'connection to server failed'?

Note: Hikvision is commonly known to give a false error “connection to server failed” even when configured correctly. If you receive this error and you’ve set up DDNS correctly with your No-IP account information, you will need to completely disable the DDNS settings for one hour, update the firmware (if needed), and re-enable the DDNS settings.

How do I log into my Hikvision device?

Enter in your username and password for your device and then select login to log into your Hikvision device: From here, navigate to the DDNS page on your device ( Configuration > Network > Basic Settings > DDNS ). In this example, we are using the Turbo HD DVR (DS-7200): Once everything is filled out correctly, click on the “Save” button.