How to get the P2Pusername and P2Ppassword for Swann Security VMX

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Last updated: January 09, 2026 02:21

This article applies when manually adding a device via P2PID in the Swann Security VMX software:

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Before you begin, please note:

✅ Compatible Recorder Models

The following recorder models work with Swann Security VMX:

DVR Series: DVR4-4680XN, DVR4-4680XU, DVR4-4685XU, DVR4-5680XN, DVR8-4680X, DVR8-4680XN, DVR8-4680XU, DVR8-4685XU, DVR8-5680X, DVR8-5680XU, DVR16-4586XU
NVR Series: NVR8-ADVANX, NVR16-ADVANX

If your recorder model is not listed above, please check one of these links and click “Applies to the listed products”:

Both software do not require a P2PuserName and P2PPassword.

✅ Step 1: Pair Your Recorder

If your recorder is compatible, you must pair it to your Swann Security account using the Swann Security app first.

If you don’t have an account or haven’t paired your recorder yet, follow the instructions in the app to register and pair your device.
How to Pair Your Recorder Using the Swann Security app

✅ Step 2: Request P2P Credentials

If your recorder is already paired to your Swann Security account:

Submit a request to our support team to push the P2P Username and P2P Password to the email address associated with your Swann Security account. Example: