Frequently Asked Question

ONVIF discovery is usually the preferred way to add ITVDesk to a VMS/NVR, but direct stream URLs are useful for VLC testing, diagnostics or recorders that require manual stream configuration.

How to use direct URLs

• Open ITVDesk and select the required virtual camera/channel.
• Copy the RTSP, RTSPS or SRT URL shown by ITVDesk.
• Test the URL in VLC or the ITVDesk test tool.
• Use the same URL in the VMS/NVR manual stream configuration if required.

Security guidance

• Use authentication for direct stream URLs in production.
• Use RTSPS, SRT, SRTP or protected network transport when required.
• Avoid sharing stream URLs outside trusted administrator workflows.

Troubleshooting

• If VLC works but the recorder does not, check codec, profile and authentication settings.
• If neither works, check firewall, bind IP and service port settings.

Related documentation:

• Preview & Test
• Network Camera Test
• SRT Streaming