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Virtual NVR (registrator)

Watcher can connect virtual NVR software running on your Linux server. The cloud UI guides you through device details, generates an activation script URL, and completes setup when the script reports progress.

NVR list

Open Registrators in the main menu (/wnvr). The page lists NVRs linked to organizations you can access.

NVR list

Adding a virtual NVR

  1. Click Add on the registrators page.

  2. On the Details step, select the organization and enter the device name.

    Wizard — device details

  3. On Device, choose Virtual registrator (NVR software on a Linux server).

  4. On Installation, copy the one-line install command and run it on the target server as root:

    Wizard — activation script

The script uses a short-lived activation token embedded in the URL. When installation finishes, return to the wizard to configure streaming, archive, and summary settings.

Note

A business organization license and nvrs.can_edit permission are required. The organization owner must use a business account when business activation is enabled in your deployment.