Camera-to-cloud made simple
Video surveillance cloud storage for FTP cameras
ftpGrid is cloud storage built for video surveillance cameras with FTP, SFTP or FTPS upload. Store motion-triggered footage directly in the cloud — no NVR, no local storage, just secure off-site backups that work instantly.
Direct camera-to-cloud upload
Instant video backup
Your camera uploads footage directly via FTP, SFTP or FTPS the moment motion is detected — no delays, no middle layers.
No NVR required
Cloud-native storage
Skip local recorders and hard drives. Store your surveillance footage securely in the cloud without hardware.
Works with popular IP cameras
Tested and verified
Compatible with Reolink, Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Foscam, Vivotek, Milesight and Hanwha Vision cameras.
Secure EU-based storage
Private and compliant
All footage is stored in the EU with encrypted transfers and privacy-first infrastructure.
Everything you need to know
Why video surveillance cloud storage matters
Video surveillance cloud storage is essential for protecting footage against loss, theft or hardware failure. Relying on local storage like SD cards or NVR systems creates a single point of failure. With cloud storage, your footage is stored off-site and remains accessible even if hardware is damaged or stolen.Camera-to-cloud via FTP, SFTP and FTPS
Many IP cameras, including Reolink, Hikvision and Dahua, support FTP upload. This makes it possible to send motion-triggered recordings directly to the cloud without additional software or hardware. With ftpGrid, your camera uploads footage instantly using FTP, SFTP or FTPS, ensuring fast and reliable backups.No NVR or local storage required
ftpGrid is designed specifically for camera-to-cloud workflows. You don’t need a local NVR system or physical hard drives. By removing hardware dependencies, you reduce maintenance, complexity and the risk of data loss.Secure and GDPR-compliant storage in Europe
All footage is transferred using encrypted protocols and stored in the EU on privacy-first infrastructure. This ensures your video surveillance cloud storage meets modern security and GDPR requirements while keeping your data private and under your control.Built for modern surveillance setups
Whether you are using Reolink, Hikvision, Dahua or other IP cameras, ftpGrid provides a scalable and reliable cloud storage solution. Motion-triggered uploads, secure transfer protocols and off-site storage combine to create a simple and effective backup strategy for surveillance footage.Why businesses choose ftpGrid
Reolink camera cloud storage
Store motion-triggered footage from Reolink cameras using FTP upload without relying on SD cards or local storage.
”Hikvision and Dahua setups
Send surveillance footage directly to the cloud using built-in FTP features on your cameras.
”Remote site monitoring
Keep off-site backups of surveillance footage from cabins, warehouses or remote locations.
”Backup for existing NVR setups
Add a secure cloud backup layer to existing surveillance systems without replacing hardware.
”Read our tutorial about keeping you storage usage low with ftpGrid Auto Cleanup. See what free tier including in this blog post: https://ftpgrid.com/tutorials/ftpgrid-free-tier-overview/. Checkout our full list of all ftpGrid features. Pricing is available on our pricing page. General information about FTP cloud storage. Get a Managed FTP hosting overview.
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