This is also known as the verification code, which is an extra layer of security to prevent malicious actors from remotely adding and viewing your cameras using the QR code/serial number of the device. This guide relates to Hikvision cameras running

<ul><li><a href="#What-is-the-stream-key?">What is the stream key?</a></li><li><a href="#Where-is-the-stream-key?">Where is the stream key?</a><ul><li><a href="#On-the-recorder-GUI">On the recorder GUI</a></li><li><a href="#Web-browser">Web browser</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Where-to-enter-the-stream-key/verification-code">Where to enter the stream key/verification code</a><ul><li><a href="#On-iVMS4200">On iVMS4200</a></li><li><a href="#Web-browser-1">Web browser</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#How-do-I-turn-it-off?">How do I turn it off?</a></li></ul><h2 id="What-is-the-stream-key?">What is the stream key?</h2><p>This is also known as the verification code, which is an extra layer of security to prevent malicious actors from remotely adding and viewing your cameras using the QR code/serial number of the device.</p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">This guide relates to <a href="https://www.spycameracctv.com/collections/hikvision">Hikvision cameras&#xA0;</a>running iVMS-4200 software.&#xA0;</p><h2 id="Where-is-the-stream-key?">Where is the stream key?</h2><p>If you get this error message, you first need to find out what your verification code.</p><p><br></p><h3 id="On-the-recorder-GUI">On the recorder GUI</h3><p>Go to Menu &gt; Configuration &gt; Network &gt; Platform Access; you will see the verification code there.</p><p><br></p><h3 id="Web-browser">Web browser</h3><p>Configuration &gt; Network &gt; Advanced Settings &gt; Platform access; you will see the verification code there.</p><p><br></p><h2 id="Where-to-enter-the-stream-key/verification-code">Where to enter the stream key/verification code</h2><h3 id="On-iVMS4200">On iVMS4200</h3><ul><li>In the main <strong>IVMS-4200</strong> control panel click on <strong>Device Management</strong>.</li><li>Click on <strong>Group</strong> tab.</li><li>Select camera in question and click <strong>Modify</strong></li><li>Enter <strong>Stream Key</strong> in the <strong>Modify Camera</strong> pop-up.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3 id="Web-browser-1">Web browser</h3><p>Go to <strong>Configuration&#xA0;</strong>&gt; <strong>Local</strong> and enter the verification code into the box called &apos;Encryption Key&apos;:</p><p><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/kREQL2bPK50xMl8n/hc/RdOkb7oDLoxVXGNr/2024060714-28520e88-35d3-490e-8613-00037fce7f98-296abf31-805a-4484-a0c5-abb84194aeb8.png" style="width: 692px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><h2 id="How-do-I-turn-it-off?">How do I turn it off?</h2><p>If you&apos;d prefer not to have this enabled this must be done using the recorder interface with a TV/monitor and a mouse.</p><p><br></p><p>Go to <strong>Menu&#xA0;</strong>&gt; <strong>Configuration&#xA0;</strong>&gt; <strong>Network&#xA0;</strong>&gt; <strong>Advanced&#xA0;</strong>&gt; <strong>Platform Access&#xA0;</strong>and make sure that &apos;Enable Stream Encryption&apos; is not ticked.</p><p><br></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

Hikvision IVMS-4200 - Stream is Encrypted

Export and import config files on iVMS 4200 for Hikvision cameras. If you need help with anything else please check out our other guides or get in contact.

<p dir="ltr">Export and import config files on iVMS 4200 for <a href="https://www.spycameracctv.com/collections/hikvision">Hikvision cameras</a><br><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rXid59gvvwQ?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe></span><br></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

How to Import and Export Config File on iVMS 4200

Here is how to set user permissions for Hikvision Cameras on iVMS4200. If you need help with anything else please check out our other guides or get in contact.

<p dir="ltr">Here is how to set user permissions for&#xA0;<a href="https://www.spycameracctv.com/collections/hikvision">Hikvision Cameras&#xA0;</a>on iVMS4200.<br><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-HNdfMW4lkE?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

How To Set User Permissions on iVMS 4200

The above method is now outdated for some versions of iVMS4200; if it does not work for you try clicking on the 3 dots next to your camera group in the left side menu of the Main View screen:. Then select Stream:. At the bottom, select Auto-Change St

<p><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O65XasHX_WM?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></p><p><br></p><p>The above method is now outdated for some versions of iVMS4200; if it does not work for you try clicking on the 3 dots next to your camera group in the left side menu of the Main View screen:</p><p><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/kREQL2bPK50xMl8n/hc/RdOkb7oDLoxVXGNr/2024060714-259a255e-40df-4a1d-8a08-ef09213411ef-0151d0d1-154b-428b-b0f3-8a85cc00ec03.png" style="width: 692px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p>Then select Stream:</p><p>At the bottom, select Auto-Change Stream</p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

How to Disable 'Auto Change Stream Type' on iVMS 4200

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How to set up Hik-Connect function in iVMS-4200

<p><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W0lVt-0J46U?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe></span><br></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

How To: Add A Hikvision Camera to iVMS PC Software

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How to Play Back and Download Video Files on iVMS 4200

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How to Add User Account on iVMS 4200

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How To Do An Event Search On IVMS 4200

<p><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eu9BWpQ5MnI?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe></span><br></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

How To: Set Up Line Crossing via iVMS 4200

<p><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o0Y5qAR5iJc?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe></span><br></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

How To Upgrade Devices via iVMS 4200

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How To Set Video And Image Settings via iVMS 4200

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How to Check Real Time Events and Search History Events

<p><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vWvXDJ_2hcw?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe></span><br></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

How to do VCA Playback on iVMS 4200

<p><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VJ-4AtN4YN4?&amp;wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation" class="fr-draggable" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe></span><br></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

How to Import Cameras into Multiple Groups and Create Custom Views on iVMS4200

<p><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H3cO-PQZ6Q4?&amp;wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation" class="fr-draggable" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe></span><br></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="need-more-help">Need more help?</h2><p dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">If you need help with anything else please <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US">check out our other guides</a> or <a href="https://spycameracctv.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">get in contact</a>.</em></p>

How to Check Real-time Events and Search History Events in iVMS4200

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