Reolink Camera Cloud Storage – Easy FTP Setup

Published {$created} by Carsten Blum

Reolink cameras support FTP upload out of the box, but by default they are usually configured to save video to a local SD card or NVR. The problem? If your hardware fails or is stolen, your footage is gone.

With ftpGrid Cloud Storage you get:

Secure uploads via FTP, FTPS, or SFTP.
GDPR-compliant hosting in Germany, no data leaves the EU.
Encryption at rest and in transit – even we cannot see your footage.
Simple scalability – start small and expand storage as needed.

Step-by-Step Setup for Reolink → ftpGrid

1. Log in to your Reolink camera

Open the Reolink mobile app or log into the Reolink Client on your PC/Mac.
Go to Device Settings for the camera you want to configure.

2. Enable FTP Upload

Navigate to: Settings → Storage → FTP.
Enable Upload to FTP Server.

3. Configure ftpGrid Server

Server Address: edgeNN.ftpgrid.com (replace NN with your assigned edge server).
Port: 21 for FTP, or 22 for SFTP (recommended).
Username: Your ftpGrid account username.
Password: Your ftpGrid account password (or SSH key if using SFTP).
Remote Directory: For example /reolink/ to organize your uploads.

If you haven't created your account yet, follow our quick start guide.

4. Choose Upload Options

Reolink lets you define what to upload:

Image snapshots on motion detection.
Video clips (MP4) when triggered.
Schedule uploads (continuous, or only specific hours).

Select the option that fits your use case (most businesses prefer motion-triggered clips to save bandwidth and storage).

5. Test the Connection

Use the Test FTP button inside the Reolink interface.
If successful, you’ll see a message confirming connection.
You can now trigger motion in front of your camera to verify uploads in ftpGrid.

6. Verify in ftpGrid

Log in to your ftpGrid dashboard.
Browse your storage to confirm that files appear in /reolink/.

Example Folder Structure

Once configured, your uploads might look like this in ftpGrid:

/reolink/
- cam1/
  - 2025-10-02_14-32-10.mp4
  - 2025-10-02_14-36-42.mp4
- cam2/
  - 2025-10-02_09-18-11.mp4

This structure makes it easy to separate multiple cameras and retrieve specific events.

Benefits of Using ftpGrid with Reolink

Disaster-proof video storage: Protect against theft or SD card failure.
Remote access: Securely share recordings with law enforcement or partners.
Business-ready: GDPR-first design, ideal for European companies.
No vendor lock-in: Works with any FTP/SFTP client, scripts, or backup tools.