SFTP stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol, it uses a secure shell encryption to provide a higher level of security when receiving files from a Helix device. Most Helix devices feature SFTP as a recommended setup method for FTP. Using SFTP offers several benefits as it provides a more secure, encrypted connection while transferring large files such as those related to video recordings, AI, and motion events. SFTP also features increased speed as well when transferring files and is more efficient in transferring multiple files from one server to another simultaneously.
Please make sure you have access to a properly configured SFTP server before proceeding. Please note, the SFTP protocol will use port 22 instead of port 21 to transfer files. For more details on how to set your recordings to record to an SFTP server, please refer to the information provided below.
Step 1: Open the web user interface (Web UI) of your device using a web browser. For more information on how to access the web UI, click here.
Step 2: Navigate to Settings>>Storage>>FTP>>SFTP and enable the feature
Step 3: Enter the server address, username, password, and remote directory folder into the appropriate field. In the Port field, make sure the port number is set to 22. Click Apply.
Step 4: Click the Test button to test the connection status to the SFTP server.
The events detected by the device will now be directed to store and can be accessed in the SFTP remote directory folder specified.