CSV Bulk Uploader

The Camera CSV upload function can be used to bulk upload cameras, and also bulk update the IP address and/or name of cameras. Currently, the bulk function can only process one Gateway per CSV upload.

Note: The upload time is dependent on the driver and/or other variables, and can range between 3 to 20 minutes for 200 cameras.

Requirements

The CSV file needs to have the correct format

Template 1 - If the utilized port is set to the driver default (usually port 80), then the port can be excluded.

Bulk Update/Change

To bulk rename cameras without removing and re-adding, type in 

IP Address:Port
(if different from 80), 
username
, 
password
and the 
new name
in a CSV file and upload it to the Gateway.

Examples:

Notepad/Text Editor:

If the content should be formatted and if edited in “notepad” / “text editor” rather than Microsoft Excel, then the format would be similar to:

Note: If the CSV file is not in the correct format, it will cause the uploader to fail. Potential issues may include:

  • Wrong IP address

  • Wrong ports

  • Duplicate entries

  • Missing semicolons at the end of an entry

Steps to perform the Bulk Upload

  1. Go to the Sites page.

  2. Click on the Location.

  3. Click on All Devices.

  4. Click on the ' +' symbol.

  5. Select Add Cameras via CSV.

Next Steps:

  1. Select site, location, and Gateway to which the cameras should be added to.

  2. Click on Add.

  3. Upload the CSV file.

  4. Click on Add to start the upload process.

The status and progress of the upload will be displayed.