NOTE: This guide is for the following recorders with a similar interface: DVRx-4480V, 4580V, 4680, 4780V, 4ch 4980V, 8 and 16ch 4980, 5580, 5680 and NVRx-8580 and 8780. It is NOT suitable for standalone cloud storage cameras.

Install Swann Security VMS:

• Windows - download the software HERE then proceed below
• Mac - download the software HERE then once installed, click HERE

If this prompt appears, click More Info then Run Anyway then continue with the installation.

Once installed, open the Swann Security program and follow the steps below:

1. Set a password - to protect you from anyone who wants to view your unit on your computer.
   
2. Set a security question - will be used when you forgot the password your set.
   
3. Login - just type in the password you've set earlier. Username is admin.
   
4. Add device
   1. Click the Home icon (top-left) then choose Device Management
      
   2. Click the plus (+) icon (top-right)
      
   3. Enter your recorder's details:
      
      
      1. Device Name: <name anything you like>
      2. Login Type: P2PID
      3. P2PID: <20-character alphanumeric code; found at the top of your recorder>
      4. Protocol: Private
      5. Media Port: 9000
      6. User Name: <recorder's admin username; default is admin>
      7. Password: <recorder's password>
   4. Click Add
5. Status - Online - under Status column, a green box will appear to indicate that the recorder is online. If not, double check the connection to your internet or the username and password you entered.
   
6. Stream - click the Mainview icon (monitor with 4-boxes) at the top or when you click the Home icon.
   
   
   1. Click the arrow beside 'root' to expand
   2. Once you see your device, either click and drag the device name to any boxes at the right OR click and drag a specific camera to load.