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Axis Camera Cloud Storage – Secure FTP & SFTP Setup
Published 2025-11-11 07:04:15.934229 by Carsten Blum
Instead of running your own FTP server for this setup, you can use managed FTP storage with ftpGrid.
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Axis cameras are known for reliability and flexibility, but their built-in FTP options can be even more powerful when paired with a modern, secure cloud backend.
With ftpGrid, you can connect any Axis camera directly to GDPR-compliant cloud storage in Europe using FTP, SFTP, FTPS, or SCP, no local server, no risky port forwarding, and no complicated maintenance.
Why Use ftpGrid With Axis Cameras?
Encrypted and GDPR-compliant: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, hosted in Germany, your video never leaves the EU.
Works with built-in Axis FTP support: No custom firmware or plugins required.
Reliable alternative to local NVRs: Store footage safely in the cloud with automatic backup.
Free tier available: Try it out with 256 MB storage, enough to test uploads and validate your setup.
Step-by-Step: Configure Axis Camera FTP Upload
Tested with Axis M1065-L and P3225 models, but works with any Axis device supporting FTP upload.
1 Log in to Your Axis Camera
Open your browser and access your camera’s web interface: http://<your-camera-ip>
Use your admin credentials to log in.
2 Go to Event Configuration
Navigate to:Settings → Events → Action Rules → Add Rule
Here, you can create a new rule for uploading snapshots or video clips to your ftpGrid cloud storage.
3 Add FTP as an Action
Under Action Type, choose Send Images or Send Video Clip.Select Add Server, then pick FTP as the destination type.
Fill in the FTP details:
Setting | Value |
|---|---|
Host | edgeNN.ftpgrid.com |
Port | 21 or leave blank |
Username | your ftpGrid username |
Password | your ftpGrid password |
Path | /uploads/ |
Encryption | TLS (Explicit) for FTPS or SFTP depending on your plan |
Click Test Connection, if successful, your Axis camera can now upload securely to ftpGrid.
4 Set the Trigger Event
Choose when your camera should upload:
On motion detection
On schedule
Manually
You can define a filename pattern like axis_%Y-%m-%d_%H-%M-%S.jpg for easier sorting.
5 Verify Uploads
Use your preferred FTP/SFTP client (e.g. FileZilla or Cyberduck) to connect to your ftpGrid account.Uploaded snapshots and video clips will appear inside your /uploads folder in real time.
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Why Axis + ftpGrid Is a Perfect Match
Axis devices already support secure file transfer, ftpGrid simply provides the managed, scalable, and compliant storage to make it practical. No need to run your own FTP server or manage certificates; it just works. With full encryption and German hosting, you get enterprise-grade privacy and uptime, without enterprise pricing.
Use managed FTP storage instead
Running your own FTP server requires maintenance, security updates and monitoring.
ftpGrid provides managed FTP storage for cameras, backups and automated uploads — without infrastructure.