Add a media server

To add a new media server, select the Add media server button.

Enter the media server details:

• Internal address – the address to access the media server's API.

• External address – the address through which clients will receive video streams, screenshots, and archives.

• Type – select the type of media server: Server, Server stable.

• Group – specify the type of cameras which video streams can be distributed by this media server.

• URL scheme – the scheme to access the media server. Available values: http, https.

• Number of threads limit – the maximum number of main streams that can be created on the media server.

• Incoming traffic limit, Kbps – the maximum incoming traffic from all created streams on this media server (main and secondary streams), which cannot be exceeded when distributing new video streams to it.

• Internal network server address – the port to access the API. An IP address or domain name of the internal media server that cameras can access for controller interaction.

• API port – the port to access API.

• HLS port – the port to view HLS format videos in the browser.

• RTSP port – specify the RTSP port.

• Stream publication port – the port to publish video streams to the server, displayed for the media server of the Server stable type.

• ONVIF events port – the port to proxy ONVIF events. Shown only for the media server of the Server stable type.

• Proxy port – the port designated for proxying, specifically for ONVIF camera requests when routed through a proxy server.

• Encryption port – this port is used for encrypted connections, specifically for cameras connected via Bridges and cameras with the Agent software installed.

• Media server token – the token for authorizing requests to the media server.

• Storages – specify the path to the local storage for archive recording.

• Incorrect cameras – is displayed when the corresponding permission is available. With the setting enabled, streams distributed to the current media server will be listed as invalid cameras in case of reconnections (see the Incorrect cameras section). When an administrator creates a new media server without the necessary permissions for the Incorrect cameras feature, the functionality to move cameras to that list will be automatically disabled.

To finalize creation of the media server, select the Create button.

When you select the Create button or the Check status button, a request is made to check the availability of the media server at the specified address and internal port.

If the address or port is invalid, the media server will have the Unavailable status.

Enable stream capture by the Media server.

For the media server to capture and save video streams, the Active option must be selected. The Active option becomes available only after the media server has been added, and the administrator opens its configuration for editing.

For details, refer to the View and edit mediaserver documentation page.