Frequently Asked Question
Open DeskCamera's management page in a browser on the PC itself or another computer on your trusted network.
Open it on the DeskCamera PC
During installation, keep Install DeskCamera Remote Control service selected. Browser management needs 64-bit Windows 10 or newer. When you install the next DeskCamera version, keep Install DeskCamera Remote Control service selected.
Open DeskCamera and click Configure in Browser in Camera Settings. If Configure in Browser is gray, click Stop and turn on Enable Browser on OPTIONS > Application. Click << BACK, then click Start.
On first use, create a password of at least 8 characters, then sign in.
To open the page from another computer, see Open the DeskCamera Page from Another Computer.
Select a camera
Open the camera you want to manage.
Change settings
Use the camera page to start or stop it and open the source you want to change. Stop it before enabling or approving a source.
The ONVIF Camera Login is the login used by your NVR/VMS, not the browser password. See NVR/VMS Asks for a User Name or Password.
Remote Desktop screens
During Remote Desktop, you can change the remote screens (RDPDisplay, RDPDisplay2 and so on). You can also change App window, RTSP, HTTP and image sources. Screen area and webcam sources are read-only until you return to the PC itself.
Watch a preview
Click Preview for the source.
If the page does not work
If no camera is listed, see Cannot Open DeskCamera Management Page in a Browser.
For a forgotten password, see Reset the Password for Managing DeskCamera from a Browser.
Important: Use this administration page only on a trusted local network or VPN. Do not expose it directly to the Internet.