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LEADING CLOUD RECORDING AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICE

Secure Cloud Recording. Live View & Playback from Anywhere. FREE Basic Service


SECURITY CAMERA IS NOT REQUIRED

Use Webcam, Smartphone, Tablet or PC as IP Camera and CCTV DVR


SUPPORT MOST IP CAMERAS AND DVRS

Flexible and Low Cost Security Service with NO Contract




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WHY USE CAMERAFTP?


 * SETUP IN MOMENTS BY YOURSELF
   
   No professional installation is needed.


 * RECORD FOOTAGE IN THE CLOUD, VIEW ANYWHERE, ANYTIME.
   
   Your footage can be viewed on any device.


 * CUSTOM SERVICE PLAN TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
   
   You can choose lowest cost or best quality.


 * SAVE MONEY ON EXPENSIVE CAMERAS OR DVRS
   
   Any IP cameras, DVRs, or use webcam/smartphone/tablet as IP camera


USAGE CASES


HOME SECURITY

Protect your home & family; monitor kids/pets; live video streaming, playback &
motion alerts.


BUSINESS SECURITY

Remotely monitor offices / shops with multiple cameras; back up DVR / camera
footage to the cloud!


PUBLISH YOUR CAMERAS

Publish cameras on your web page; share cameras with the world; live streaming &
broadcasting.




QUICK START STEPS

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SELECT YOUR CAMERA HARDWARE / SOFTWARE


USE REAL IP CAMERAS, DVRS OR NVRS

You just need to configure your camera/DVR to upload footage to CameraFTP for
storage and remote monitoring. It is designed for users who already have an IP
security camera / DVR and know how to configure the IP camera/DVR.


USE WEBCAM, SMARTPHONE OR TABLET AS SECURITY CAMERA

Webcams, smart phones and tablets can be used as security cameras and CCTV DVR
systems by installing CameraFTP VSS or Mobile Security Camera APP.
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CONFIGURE YOUR IP CAMERAS OR INSTALL OUR APP

With regular IP cameras / DVRs, you need to configure them to upload directly to
your CameraFTP account. CameraFTP offers 3-day free trial. Please visit our
support page for detailed info on how to configure an IP camera.



To use webcam, smartphone or tablet as an IP camera, you just need to install
CameraFTP VSS software (for PC) or Mobile Security Camera App (for mobile
devices).



You can also use our Virtual Security System with your IP cameras. VSS can
connect to your cameras' video feeds and display the live views just like a CCTV
system. In addition, VSS can automatically upload video clips to the cloud.
Low-cost IP cameras usually can only upload image snapshots. With VSS, you don't
need to buy expensive IP cameras to upload video clips.




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LIVE VIEW AND PLAYBACK FROM ANYWHERE

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WATCH YOUR SECURELY STORED FOOTAGE FROM YOUR DESKTOP OR SMARTPHONE, RECEIVE
MOTION ALERTS, DOWNLOAD DATA FOR PRESERVING EVIDENCE, SHARE OR PUBLISH CAMERAS
WITH OTHERS. JUST DOWNLOAD CAMERAFTP VIEWER APP OR USE ANY BROWSER.

Security Camera Basics
 * Security Cameras
   
   Security cameras, also known as surveillance cameras, are used to monitor
   homes, businesses, and other types of properties. Typically, they are
   connected to a recording device such as a tape recorder or a disk. In the
   last few years, IP-based security cameras have become increasingly popular.
   Security cameras enable you to remotely monitor a scene and play back
   recorded images.

 * Analog CCTV Cameras
   
   Analog Closed-Circuit Television cameras record pictures or videos as analog
   signals. Most of old surveillance cameras are analog cameras. This type of
   camera records directly onto a video tape recorder. In order to save
   recordings to a PC, the analog signal must be converted to a digital format;
   this can be done with a video capture card.

 * Digital CCTV Cameras
   
   Digital CCTV cameras directly capture images and videos as digital signals.
   The signals are compressed and encoded into a standard video format such as
   MPEG. Digital CCTV cameras usually record videos onto a hard drive or a
   storage server.

 * DVR/NVR Security System
   
   A DVR (Digital Video Recorder) security camera system or a NVR surveillance
   system is basically a series of security cameras connected to a monitor and
   recording system. Most (old) DVR/NVR security camera systems are CCTV-based
   with the cameras connected to the recording system via video cables. A
   multi-channel DVR/NVR security camera system is dramatically more expensive
   than a regular IP camera; DVR/NVR security camera systems from different
   vendors require different cameras. Using IP-based network cameras, you don't
   need a DVR/NVR security camera system as each network camera can connect to
   the cloud directly.

 * IP / Network Cameras / Webcams
   
   An Internet Protocol camera or network camera is a type of digital video
   camera that can send and receive data via a computer network. This type of
   camera has become increasingly popular among homeowners and business owners
   in the last few years because of steep price drop. A webcam can also be
   considered as a network camera because it can send or receive data via a
   computer.

 * Security Camera Vulnerabilities
   
   Security cameras themselves are not completely secure. They can fail due to
   dust, smoke, fog, loss of power, or damage. They are also easily susceptible
   to tampering. If a security camera records data onsite, both the camera and
   the recorded data can be destroyed – by intruders, burglars, or anyone else
   who wants the data gone forever.

 * Camera Features
 * Motion Detection
   
   Many security cameras now support motion detection - a technology that
   triggers recording only when something changes in the scene. Motion can be
   detected by image changes or sound changes. Many security cameras can only
   detect image changes. As minor scene changes can occur due to events such as
   natural light changes or wind changes, many security cameras allow you to
   configure a “threshold”. By setting a higher threshold, minor scene changes
   will be ignored and only scene changes that reach the “threshold” will be
   recorded. Motion detection is very useful if you want to significantly reduce
   bandwidth and storage usage.

 * Night Vision Cameras
   
   One of the main usages of a security camera is to monitor night-time scenes.
   If the scene is not well lit, it is recommended that you use a camera with
   night vision capability. Those cameras use an infrared spectrum of light at
   night and can take pictures of objects in the dark.

 * Wireless Security Cameras
   
   Wireless security cameras transmit video and audio signals wirelessly to a
   receiving device. There are analog and digital types of wireless cameras.
   Digital security cameras have become much more popular recently because they
   can be accessed over the Internet.

 * FTP/SMTP Cameras
   
   FTP/SMTP cameras are a type of IP cameras that can upload recorded
   image/video files to an FTP/email server. Almost all IP cameras support
   FTP/SMTP uploading. FTP offsite storage is the most popular way of storing
   image/video files from a security camera/DVR.

 * Video Cameras
   
   All security cameras are video cameras. Most security cameras support
   real-time monitoring / live streaming via a web browser within the same
   network. From the Internet, it requires more complicated network
   configuration. Some security cameras can store video files to a network file
   server within the same network. Almost all security cameras can upload image
   snapshots to an FTP/SMTP server; some cameras can also upload video clips to
   an FTP/SMTP server. CameraFTP supports video recording if your camera
   supports it.

 * Camera Storage & Image Size
 * Security Camera Storage
   
   Most DVR/NVR security camera systems can store recorded images and videos to
   a tape, hard drive, or onsite storage server. However, storing data in this
   manner leaves it susceptible to tampering and damage by intruders. For better
   protection and security, offsite storage is the best solution.

 * Storage Requirement
   
   The required amount of storage is dependent on your camera’s image
   resolution, frame rate, compression ratio and days of retention. Setting up
   your camera to use motion detection can significantly reduce storage usage.

 * Camera Retention Time
   
   Security cameras can generate a large amount of data. The amount depends on
   the compression ratio, images captured per second, and image size. Most
   cameras provide a limited amount of storage space; therefore, recordings are
   usually kept for a preset amount of time before being overwritten by new
   images.

 * Camera Image Resolutions
   
   An analog security camera usually supports PAL (768x576 Pixels) or NTSC
   (720x480 pixels) format. A digital security camera can support many different
   image resolutions, e.g. 640x480, 800x600, 1280x960, 1920x1080 and more.

 * Upload Bandwidth
   
   While the resolutions of still image cameras can go as high as 10 million
   pixels, for a video surveillance camera, the standard resolution is lower.
   The main reason probably is because of storage and bandwidth requirement. The
   higher the resolution, the more storage space and the more bandwidth it
   requires. If you set the resolution to higher than 1280x720 and if you have
   multiple cameras, you might run out of upload bandwidth if you use ADSL or
   Cable Modem connections.

 * CameraFTP.com Service
 * Offsite Recording
   
   Offsite recording addresses one of the biggest vulnerabilities of a security
   camera. Instead of storing recorded data onsite, recorded images are uploaded
   to Camera FTP server in real-time. Even if an intruder destroys a security
   camera, he cannot destroy the recorded data, which can be very helpful for
   tracking down the intruder.

 * Remote Play Back
   
   Once a security camera uploads the recorded image/video files to Camera FTP
   server, you can play back the recorded footage from anywhere using
   CameraFTP’s Viewer App. The Camera Viewer feature is available for PC, MAC,
   tablet and smart phone.

 * Real-time viewing
   
   Camera FTP supports real-time viewing (live streaming) of a scene using the
   Camera Viewer feature. Many IP cameras can support live viewing; however,
   such feature usually only works at the same location and only supports few
   connections. With Camera FTP service, you can view images/videos over the
   Internet from anywhere using any device. It also allows many people to live
   stream the video concurrently.

 * Home/Business Security
   
   CameraFTP offers a revolutionary security and monitoring service for home and
   business users. Compared with traditional security services, it has a lot of
   advantages. It is extremely easy to setup, does not require any expensive
   hardware, requires no professional installation, and the cost is extremely
   low. Moreover, it is more secure than regular security services as it
   supports Cloud Recording and Playback.

 * Service Comparison
   
   CameraFTP has many advantages over other security and surveillance services.
   You can compare features and prices with other security services. It is also
   better than using regular FTP/email service (such as Gmail, Outlook, Dropbox)
   for security camera storage.

   





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