Camera Setup Guide

Find Your Camera's RTSP URL

RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) is how IP cameras transmit video over a network. You'll need your camera's RTSP URL to stream to YouTube through CamTuber.

WiFi / Ethernet
30+ Brands
RTSP / ONVIF

General Tips for Finding RTSP URLs

Before diving into brand-specific instructions, here are some universal methods that work with most cameras.

Check the Camera Manual

The RTSP URL format is usually documented in your camera's user manual or quick start guide. Look for sections about "network streaming" or "RTSP settings".

Camera Web Interface

Log into your camera's web interface (usually by typing the camera's IP address in a browser). Navigate to Network Settings or Streaming Settings to find the RTSP URL.

Manufacturer's Mobile App

Many cameras have companion apps that display network information including the RTSP URL. Check the camera settings within the app.

Use ONVIF Device Manager

If your camera supports ONVIF protocol, download ONVIF Device Manager (free Windows software) to automatically discover your camera's RTSP endpoint.

Search by Model Number

Google your exact camera model followed by "RTSP URL" to find the specific format for your device.

Common Ports

RTSP typically uses port 554 (standard), 8554 (alternative), or manufacturer-specific ports. If one doesn't work, try the others.

Understanding RTSP URL Format

Most RTSP URLs follow this basic structure:

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[ip_address]:[port]/[stream_path]
[username]

Your camera's login username (often "admin")

[password]

Your camera's login password

[ip_address]

The local IP address of your camera (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

[port]

The RTSP port (usually 554)

[stream_path]

The path to the video stream (varies by manufacturer)

Select Your Camera Brand

Choose your camera manufacturer below to see the specific RTSP URL format and step-by-step instructions.

Professional / Enterprise
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Home / Consumer
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Limited RTSP Support
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Axis

Premium Swedish network camera manufacturer

Professional / Enterprise
Default Port
554
Default Credentials
root / [your password]

RTSP URL Formats

Default Stream
rtsp://username:password@IP/axis-media/media.amp

Standard RTSP stream

H.264 Stream
rtsp://username:password@IP/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=h264

Force H.264 encoding

Custom Resolution
rtsp://username:password@IP/axis-media/media.amp?resolution=640x480

Specify output resolution

Legacy Format
rtsp://username:password@IP/mpeg4/media.amp

For older Axis cameras

Multi-sensor cameras: add ?camera=1, ?camera=2 for different sensors

Setup Steps

  1. 1Find camera IP via AXIS IP Utility or your router
  2. 2Access web interface at http://[camera-ip]
  3. 3Log in (initial setup requires creating root password)
  4. 4Go to Settings → Stream → Stream profiles
  5. 5View or customize stream profiles
  6. 6Use the RTSP URL with your parameters

Troubleshooting

  • •Axis uses 'root' as the default username, not 'admin'
  • •Stream profiles can be customized in the web interface
  • •Add parameters for codec, resolution, and audio options

Helpful Tools

These free tools can help you discover and test RTSP URLs

ONVIF Device Manager

Windows

Scans your network for ONVIF cameras and displays their RTSP URLs automatically. Best first option for discovering unknown URLs.

Download

VLC Media Player

Windows, macOS, Linux

Test your RTSP URL by opening Media → Open Network Stream. If VLC plays it, CamTuber can stream it.

Download

iSpy Camera Database

Web

Search by camera brand and model to find the exact RTSP URL format for your device.

Download

Found Your RTSP URL?

Great! Now you're ready to start streaming your camera to YouTube Live with CamTuber.

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