--- title: "How to Set Up Cloud Storage for the Video Surveillance System" slug: "how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system" updated: 2025-03-24T20:20:48Z published: 2025-03-24T20:20:48Z canonical: "ametawiki.ametagroup.com/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ametawiki.ametagroup.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Set Up Cloud Storage for the Video Surveillance System ### Description: This article will explain how to enable cloud storage on the recorder’s web interface. Currently, the supported cloud platforms include **Google Drive** and **Dropbox**. **Note:** Cloud video upload supports a maximum of **two active channels**. For **standalone cameras**, cloud storage can be activated by inserting an SD card and adjusting the settings through the camera's web interface. ### Compatible List: | Type | Model | Version | | --- | --- | --- | | NVR | NVR3104-4P | V8.2.4.1-20240914 | | NVR3108-8P | | NVR3216-16P | | NVR3216-16P-AI | | NVR3432-16P-AI | | NVR3432(No POE) | | XVR | XVR-3104-AI | V8.2.4.1-20240925 | | XVR-3108-AI | | XVR-3216-AI | 20240618 | | XVR-3432-AI | | IP Cameras | CAM-IP3058-180-PV-AI | V31.35.8.2.4.1_240807 | | CAM-IP3135W-A-SI-28-AI | | CAM-IP3135B-A-SI-28-AI | | CAM-IP3135W-AA-SI-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3735W-AA-SI-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3335W-AA-SI-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3155B-PV-28-AI | | CAM-IP3155B-PV-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3155W-PV-28-AI | | CAM-IP3155W-PV-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3335W-28-AI | | CAM-IP3138W-A-SI-28-AI | | CAM-IP3138B-A-SI-28-AI | | CAM-IP3138W-AA-SI-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3158W-PV-28-AI | | CAM-IP3174-PV-28-AI | | CAM-IP3178B-PV-28-AI | | CAM-IP3178-PV-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3338W-AA-SI-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3338W-28-AI | | CAM-IP3355W-PV-28-AI | | CAM-IP3355W-PV-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3358W-PV-28-AI | | CAM-IP3358W-PV-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3638-PV-4X-AI | | CAM-IP3635-33X-AI | | CAM-IP3738W-AA-SI-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3755W-PV-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3758W-PV-Z-AI | | CAM-IP3778-PV-28-AI | ### Related question: - How to use Dropbox as cloud storage? - How to use Google Drive as cloud storage? - How can I find the videos and pictures in my cloud storage? ### Set up Cloud Storage on the Recorder’s webpage 1. On the recorder’s webpage, click **Remote Setting**, and select **Cloud** from the **Storage** section**.** ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-kxfv1kdp.png) **2. Enable** the feature and select the **channel** to upload files to cloud storage. Use the dropdown menu to choose between **Dropbox** or **Google Drive (I will demonstrate using Google Drive)**. Leave other settings as default or adjust as needed. When finished, click the **'Activate Cloud'** button. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-nq80665u.png) 3. In the Activate Cloud window, copy the activate code and click the link. ![A screen shot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-tfckl04s.png) 4. Enter your code and click on the **Continue** button. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-8vpeotm9.png) 5. Choose your google account and click Continue on the next page. ![A computer and tablet with balloons Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-tf66c4vv.png) 6. Go back to the recorder’s webpage, click on the OK button. ![A screen shot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-w1z5jw90.png) 7. Click the **'Save'** button. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-z5fzg8cb.png) 8. Click the '**Refresh**' button, and the **cloud status** will update to 'Activated'. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-28khsh5k.png) **Note:** After activating the cloud for one channel, all channels on this recorder will be activated automatically. Alarm pictures for all channels will be uploaded to your cloud storage (Google drive or Dropbox), as cloud-based alarm images are enabled by default for all channels. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-0icq502n.png) ### Check the files in Cloud storage Log in to your cloud storage, and you will find a folder named after your device type. All your videos and pictures are organized within this folder. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-8xd3h1c0.png) ### Upload the videos and pictures to cloud storage 1. On the recorder’s webpage, click **'Remote Settings'** and select either '**Motion**' or '**Intelligent**' from the Alarm section. Toggle the switch to enable **Cloud Picture** and **Cloud Video**, then click the **'Save'** button. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-0kv7m0dq.png) 2. You can also enable Cloud Video and Cloud Picture for other AI functions by clicking on **'Alarm'** in the **AI** section. Select an AI function and enable the feature on its Alarm configuration page. **Note: The Face Recognition, License Plate Recognition, and Pedestrian & Vehicle AI functions can only upload pictures to cloud storage.** ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/698fbf35-46b1-42c8-9a01-0506761ce4e8/Images/Documentation/how-to-set-up-cloud-storage-for-the-video-surveillance-system-image-nszu2oem.png)