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title: "How to Format HDD on Dahua Recorder"
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# How to Format HDD on Dahua Recorder

### New GUI - How to Format HDD on Recorder

#### Description

Formatting HDD(s) within the recorder via web gui.

#### Prerequisites

#### Instructions

1. Click "Management" and select "Storage"  

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2a. Under "HDD Manager", select the HDD to be formatted. 2b. Choose "Format" and confirm the format process. [![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/image%28688%29.png)](https://dahuawiki.com/File:2._HDD_Manager.PNG)