Camera Cloud Storage – Optimized for Reolink & Axis
Published 2025-11-04 06:47:45.889179 by Carsten Blum
Most camera vendors push you toward their own paid cloud solutions, but what if you want full control of your footage?
With ftpGrid’s camera-optimized cloud storage, you can store videos directly from Reolink or Axis cameras using standard FTP or SFTP. No vendor lock-in. No loss of data when an app or firmware update breaks something.
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Optimized for Reolink and Axis firmware
Full support for FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and SCP
GDPR-compliant hosting in Germany (Hetzner)
Encryption at rest and in transit
Free tier (256 MB) to test your setup
Automatic SSL/TLS certificates via Let’s Encrypt
The Problem with Vendor Clouds
“Cloud storage” from big camera brands often means:
Monthly subscription fees
Limited retention time
Footage stored outside the EU
Loss of access if you change camera brand
ftpGrid solves that by giving you a standard FTP/SFTP endpoint — so your camera uploads directly to your private, managed storage.You keep the data, not a third party.
How It Works
Your camera records video on motion or schedule.
ftpGrid acts as your secure FTP/SFTP endpoint.
Files are automatically uploaded to
/uploads/in your account.You can access or download them anytime with FileZilla, Cyberduck, or a simple
curlcommand.
Reolink Camera Setup (Quick Version)
Reolink devices like the E1 Outdoor, 811A, or Duo 2 include FTP upload in their web interface.
Open the Reolink app or web UI.
Go to Settings → Storage → FTP.
Enable FTP and enter your ftpGrid credentials:
Server: edge13.ftpgrid.com Port: 21 (FTP) or 22 (SFTP) Username: S81.yourname Password: ******** Directory: /uploads/
Click “Test FTP” and confirm success.
That’s it — your Reolink camera now uploads securely to ftpGrid.
Full guide: Reolink Cloud FTP setup
Axis Camera Setup (Quick Version)
Axis cameras (e.g., M10, P32, or Companion series) also support direct FTP/SFTP uploads.
Log into the Axis web interface.
Navigate to System → Events → Actions → Add FTP Upload.
Enter your ftpGrid credentials and target folder
/uploads/.Test the connection, then assign it to your motion-detection trigger.
Full guide: Axis Camera Cloud Storage setup
Benefits of ftpGrid’s Optimized FTP Cloud Storage
Feature | ftpGrid Cloud | Vendor Clouds |
|---|---|---|
GDPR Compliant (EU) | ✅ Yes | ❌ Often No |
Encryption in Transit & Rest | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Partial |
No Device Lock-in | ✅ Works with any brand | ❌ Vendor-restricted |
Automation via FTP/SFTP | ✅ Standard protocols | ❌ Closed system |
Free Tier | ✅ Yes (100 MB) | ❌ Usually paid |
Upgradable Anytime | ✅ Instant | ❌ Subscription-bound |
Storage Designed for Cameras
ftpGrid’s cloud infrastructure is optimized for:
Continuous small file uploads (camera snapshots and clips)
High availability (24/7 uptime)
Fast writes and stable latency, even on spotty networks
Automatic scaling, so your camera never fails to upload
Your recordings are stored in redundant, encrypted volumes hosted in Germany — ensuring GDPR compliance and full data sovereignty.
Combine It with Backup or API Integrations
Beyond video storage, you can use the same ftpGrid account for:
Server backups
Database dumps
File uploads via SFTP API
It’s the same endpoint, just used in different ways — ideal for hybrid setups combining camera uploads and business data.
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A word of caution
Video surveillance cameras like Reolink and Axis can be very aggressive with both FTP/SFTP storage usage and backend requests. It is not uncommon for a surveillance cameras to use more than 10Gb of FTP cloud storage daily and make a request per second or more against the SFTP/FTP hosting service. This is obviously not sustainable, so make sure you create proper Auto Cleanup rules to delete older files from the FTP hosting storage. And while you are testing on the free tier you have a limit of 4 requests per minut, or one request every 15 seconds. Make sure to select the pricing plan that supports your surveillance when you move to production.
Final Thoughts
If you own a Reolink, Axis, or any camera that supports FTP or SFTP — you don’t need a vendor cloud.ftpGrid gives you secure, EU-hosted, optimized camera cloud storage that’s fast, private, and effortless.
Try the free tier today and connect your camera in minutes: https://ftpgrid.com