Configure the Recording Server connection

To connect to a Milestone XProtect Management Server follow these steps:

1. Right-click the newly created folder, expand the Milestone VMS Recording Server object, and select New from the shortcut menu.

2. Enter a Name, Description, and select the Enabled option. See details for each options below these steps.

Name	Name the connection to identify the Recording Server if there are more than one.
Description	Add any description, useful details, or identifying information in this field.
Enabled	Select this option to make the connected Recording Server available.

3. Next, fill out the required Server Info.

Domain	The Domain of the Milestone XProtect Management Server.
User Name	User credentials for an authorized XProtect VMS user.
Password / Re-enter Password	Password information for the user credentials entered above.
IP Address	IP address for the Milestone XProtect Management Server.

4. Click the Connect Button. The system will connect to the Management Server and retrieve the list of Recording Servers. This list is available below the Connect Button after successful connection.

5. Open the Recording Server list to select a Recording Server from the connected VMS.

• The first Recording Server found on the Management Server connects by default, choose the required server from the list.

• If the chosen Recording Server is online the Import Cameras button is active.

• If the Online check box does not show up as selected, edit the settings and click Connect again to re-attempt connection to the Management Server.

6. Save and Close the window to complete the creation of the Recording Server.