Express (recommended)
The Express option automatically detects and adds all Axis devices that have been onboarded through Axis Cloud Access.
In the Add Hardware wizard, select Express (recommended).
Click .

At this step, XProtect prompts for credentials as part of the standard Add Hardware workflow.
Note
These credentials are not used for device communication. Axis Cloud Access authenticates to devices using your Axis Cloud authorization.

Add a username and password if needed and click .
At this step, XProtect prompts for credentials as part of the standard Add Hardware workflow.
Note
These credentials are not used for device communication. Axis Cloud Access authenticates to devices using your Axis Cloud authorization.

Click .
XProtect automatically detects all onboarded Axis Cloud devices.
During detection, the devices appear in the list with:
Address starting with AxisCloud…
Port 443
Detected hardware model
Status Success when detection completes
Verify that the detected devices are selected.
Click and complete the wizard.
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After completion, the devices appear under the selected Recording Server and are ready for use.
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