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title: "How to add DBA1 to Dahua Recorder?"
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# How to add DBA1 to Dahua Recorder?

Tool
VDPTool from ToolBox, you can find/modify DBA1 IP Address by this tool.

Interface
![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/image%28215%29.png){height="" width=""}


Prerequisites
DBA1
Dahua NVR, DVR, or XVR
[Completed Initial Setup of DB11](https://dahuawiki.com/Doorbell/DB11/Initial_Setup)
Step By Step Instructions
1. From the Main Menu

Click Camera
![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/image%28216%29.png){height="" width=""}


2. Under Registration

Click Search

The recorder will scan the local network for devices
![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/image%28217%29.png){height="" width=""}

3. Find the DB11 in the list

Check the box next to the device in the list

Click Add
![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/image%28218%29.png){height="" width=""}

4. The DB11 will move to Added Device

Click the Pencil icon under Modify to change any settings form the DB11, such as Password or Port information (if required)

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/image%28219%29.png){height="" width=""}

5. Once the DB11 is successfully connected you will see a green light under status
![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/image%28220%29.png){height="" width=""}

6. The DB11 video feed will appear in Live View