The Axis RTSP link
| Stream | Path after the address |
|---|---|
| Main stream (best quality) | /axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=h264 |
| Sub-stream (lighter) | /axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=h264&resolution=640x360 |
The full link looks like this (replace the user, password and address with yours):
rtsp://viewer:Str0ngPass@203.0.113.10/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=h264Multi-sensor Axis cameras take &camera=2 (and so on) for the other views.
Passwords with @ : / # ? must be written as %40 %3A %2F %23 %3F, or use a password with only letters and numbers. Test the link in VLC before adding it.
Camera settings
Adding videocodec=h264 to the link asks the camera for H.264, which plays in every browser.
- Create a viewer account in the camera's user settings.
- Use
resolution=to ask for a lighter stream. - Axis cameras listen for RTSP on port 554 by default.
Stream your Axis camera to a website
- Create a StreamLink account and click Add camera (or Add several for a whole NVR).
- Paste the RTSP link and press Test. StreamLink shows the video format it finds.
- No public IP or port forwarding? Choose push and run the ready-made command on a PC or Raspberry Pi next to the camera. See push mode.
- Optionally add a viewer password, working hours or copy protection.
- Copy the live link, or paste the embed code into your website (WordPress, Wix, Google Sites…).
Viewers watch in any browser, on phones and computers, usually less than a second behind real time.
Questions about Axis cameras
What is the Axis RTSP URL?
rtsp://USER:PASSWORD@IP/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=h264.
How do I get a smaller stream?
Add &resolution=640x360 to the link.
Is the camera password visible to viewers?
No. It stays on StreamLink's server; viewers only get a random link.
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