28Â Â DDNS Setup (Advanced)

Setting up DDNS connectivity allows you to view your recorder from any computer or compatible mobile device with Internet access.

28.1Â Â STEP 1: Port Forwarding

If you are using DDNS, you must port forward the HTTP and Client Ports (default: 80 and 35000) on your router to your recorderâ€™s IP address before you can remotely connect to your system:

Manually port forward the required ports on your router to your recorderâ€™s IP address by following your router manufacturerâ€™s instructions. For more information on port forwarding, see the reference guides on lorex.com .

28.2Â Â STEP 2: Create a Lorex Account

Visit and click Login/Signup at the top of the page.

Select Create your account.

Enter basic information for account setup, and then select Create my account.

28.3Â Â STEP 3: Activate Your Warranty

Activate the manufacturerâ€™s warranty on your recorder.

To activate your product warranty:

From your Lorex account, click the Warranty tab.

Select Activate Warranty.

Enter your product information (attaching bill of sale optional).

Select Save Warranty.

Once submitted, your warranty information will be summarized under Existing Warranties.

28.4Â Â STEP 4: Sign Up for a DDNS Account

Activate the manufacturerâ€™s warranty on your recorder.

To sign up for a DDNS account:

From your Lorex account, select the DDNS tab.

Select Create a New DDNS.

Select your recorder warranty from the drop-down next to Manufacturer Warranty. Enter the rest of your product information.

	Note
The Device Name can be any name of your choice (for example, â€œStore Security Systemâ€). You can find your recorderâ€™s MAC Address in the system information window on the recorder. From the Live View display, right-click and click Info, or click on the Navigation Bar.

Click Save DDNS.

Once submitted, your DDNS account information will be summarized under My DDNS Devices. Make a note of your DDNS URL, Username and Password, as they will be needed to complete DDNS setup.

28.5Â Â STEP 5: Enable DDNS on the Recorder

Enter your DDNS information into the menu of your recorder. You can find the information referenced below on your My Lorex account, or on the confirmation email sent to you after registering for DDNS service.

To configure DDNS in the recorder:

From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.

Click System, then Network. Click the DDNS tab from the side panel.

Configure the following:

DDNS Type: Select Lorex DDNS.
Domain Name: Enter the first part of the DDNS domain that you requested during setup.
User ID: Enter the username provided in the DDNS confirmation email.
Password: Enter the password provided in the DDNS confirmation email.

Click Apply.

You will now be able to access your system remotely using DDNS. Enter the full domain name into a web browser (e.g., http://www.tomsmithsecurity.lorexddns.net ) and login using the provided credentials.

	Note
The primary connectivity option for the recorder uses the Lorex Home app to connect to your system over the Internet without the need for port forwarding or DDNS registration. For instructions on using the Lorex Home app for mobile devices, see 23 Connecting Remotely Using the Lorex Home App .

	Note
If your system uses an HTTP port other than 80, you will need to add a colon to the end of your DDNS domain name and enter the port number (e.g., http://www.tomsmithsecurity.lorexddns.net :81)