Secure Reolink Doorbell Backup with FTPS/TLS

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Your Reolink doorbell provides valuable home security footage, but what happens if your local storage fills up or you need remote access? Many users turn to cloud storage, but there's a more secure and flexible alternative: using FTP with ftpGrid!

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows you to easily transfer files from your Reolink camera to a remote server. While basic FTP lacks encryption, secure versions like SFTP (Secure FTP) or FTPS (FTP over SSL) encrypt your data during transfer, making it ideal for sensitive security footage.

In this quick tutorial, we'll show you how to securely manage your Reolink doorbell footage using ftpGrid's SFTP service.

Setting Up Your Reolink Doorbell for SFTP

Most modern Reolink cameras offer SFTP or FTPS upload options in their settings. Here’s how you can configure it:

1. Access Camera Settings: Log in to your Reolink camera's web interface.
2. Find Media Server Settings: Navigate to the settings related to FTP, SFTP, or Scheduled Recording.
3. Configure FTP/SFTP: Select the secure protocol (SFTP is preferred). Enter the ftpGrid server address (e.g., edgeN.ftpgrid.com) and the port number (typically 22 for SFTP).
4. Authentication: Choose key-based authentication (like SSH-RSA, ECDSA-SHA2-NISTP256, or SSH-ED25519) for maximum security, or use the password option (less secure, use with caution). You'll need to generate and upload an SSH key or use a provided password.
5. Directory: Specify the directory on ftpGrid where you want your footage to be stored.
6. Schedule (Optional): Set up automatic transfers for recordings or snapshots.

Why Choose ftpGrid for Your Reolink Footage?

• Security: ftpGrid uses SFTP with TLS 1.3 encryption in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest, ensuring your footage is protected.
• Reliability: Benefit from high availability with redundant architecture and data replication across regions.
• Management: Easily monitor storage usage with real-time graphs and set bandwidth limits via the dashboard.
• GDPR Compliance: ftpGrid is GDPR compliant, hosted in the EU with strict data privacy measures, ideal for personal security footage.
• Free Tier: Try it out with 512MB free storage (perfect for testing the connection).

For detailed guides on configuring SFTP, check out our tutorials on SFTP Connection with lftp or WinSCP or Advanced SSH Key Authentication.