How to Use No-IP as a Third Party DDNS Service

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use No-IP, a popular third-party DDNS service, to configure your Hikvision device:

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How to Use No-IP as a Third Party DDNS Service

Using No-IP allows you to maintain a constant domain name for your devices, even if your ISP assigns a dynamic IP address. Follow these steps to set it up on your Hikvision device:

1. Sign Up for No-IP

• Step 1: Go to No-IP's website.
• Step 2: Click on Sign Up to create a new account.
• Step 3: Fill in the required information, such as your email address and password, then confirm your account via the email sent to you.

2. Create a Hostname

• Step 1: After logging into your No-IP account, navigate to the Dashboard.
• Step 2: Click on Add Hostname.
• Step 3: Enter your desired hostname (e.g., mycamera.ddns.net).
• Step 4: Select the domain from the dropdown list.
• Step 5: Set the IPv4 Address field to your current public IP address (this can usually be found on the No-IP dashboard).
• Step 6: Click Add Hostname to save your settings.

3. Access Your Hikvision Device

• Step 1: Power on your Hikvision device (camera, DVR, or NVR) and connect it to your network.
• Step 2: Open a web browser and enter the local IP address of your Hikvision device.
• Step 3: Log in with your administrator username and password.

4. Configure DDNS Settings on the Device

• Step 1: In the main menu, select Configuration.
• Step 2: Go to Network and then select DDNS.
• Step 3: Enable the DDNS function.
• Step 4: From the DDNS Type dropdown, select No-IP.
• Step 5: Fill in the required information:
  • Hostname: The hostname you created in No-IP (e.g., mycamera.ddns.net).
  • Username: Your No-IP account username or email.
  • Password: Your No-IP account password.

5. Save and Test the Configuration

• Step 1: Click Save to apply the settings.
• Step 2: To test the setup, try accessing your device using the hostname you created. Open a browser and enter http://mycamera.ddns.net (replace with your actual hostname).

6. Keep Your IP Updated

• Step 1: To ensure your IP address remains updated, you may need to run the No-IP Dynamic Update Client (DUC) on a computer within your network or configure your router to handle dynamic DNS updates.
• Step 2: Download the No-IP DUC from the No-IP website, install it, and log in to keep your IP address updated automatically.

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Conclusion
By using No-IP as your DDNS service, you can easily access your Hikvision devices remotely without worrying about changing IP addresses. Follow these steps to set it up and enjoy reliable remote access. For more information and security solutions, visit www.haikalcctvid.org.