Some of you may be wondering how to make your IP camera publicly accessible on a website. In this guide, I’ll explain how to display an IP camera on a website using third-party software. Using this software, you can instantly add or embed a camera into your website without any programming or networking skills. You also won’t need to configure port forwarding, which requires a public IP address on your network.
This guide is based on my personal experience without any hidden processes so you can put it into practice straight away.
Why Display Live CCTV Cameras on a Website?
Displaying your personal CCTV cameras on your website isn’t mandatory. It’s simply a way to make your CCTV cameras accessible to everyone.
Many governments and local authorities publish live CCTV camera feeds on their websites to provide public access to traffic, tourism, weather, and security-related information. If you plan to share CCTV cameras that are available for public viewing, displaying them on your website is one of the most practical and accessible solutions. By comparison, most built-in CCTV applications are designed primarily for private monitoring rather than public broadcasting.
What You Need Before Getting Started?
Before following the steps in this guide to add a CCTV camera to your website, make sure you have done the following:
1. A CCTV or IP Camera
The CCTV camera you use must support live streaming via protocols such as:
- RTSP
- RTMP
- ONVIF
- HLS
2. Internet Connection
Your camera must be connected to a stable internet connection in order to continuously broadcast live video on the website.
3. A Website
Of course, you’ll need a website to embed the code you get from the app. You can create a website using free website builder platforms, including:
- Wix
- Squarespace
- Joomla Custom HTML websites
- Blogger
- WordPress
Embed an IP Camera on Your Website Without Coding or Port Forwarding
Using this method, you can embed an IP camera on your website without any coding or port forwarding.
Simply create a website with a free platform like Blogger or WordPress. Since this method doesn’t require port forwarding or a public IP address, it’s a simpler and more accessible solution for remotely displaying your IP camera online.
Installing AnyCam on a PC
The software I use is AnyCam.
Please visit this link to download it. You can also read this guide for downloading, installing, and setting up AnyCam software on your PC.
Add IP Camera to AnyCam Software
After installing the AnyCam software on your computer and completing a few setup steps, the next step is to add your IP camera to the software. It’s very easy; just follow the steps below.
Open AnyCam software and click on the window with a plus sign on the screen.
Enter data such as:
- Camera IP address
- User
- Password
Click the Connect button.
For the complete process, you can read how to connect an IP camera to AnyCam which we have written previously.
Embed IP Camera to Website Using AnyCam
Finally, we come to the main discussion of this article, namely how to add an IP camera to a website page without coding and understanding networks.
Hover over the IP camera view in AnyCam. Select Remote Viewing.
Copy link.
Paste the copied link into a web browser and push enter.
Then, a live view of the IP camera will appear. Select the HTML Code tab.
Copy the HTML code and paste it into the webpage.
This is how I successfully displayed my IP camera on a webpage. No coding or network setup skills required.
After the camera was successfully connected to the website, I conducted a test by accessing the website from a different network. The results showed that I was able to view the live camera feed on the website.
Is AnyCam Software Free To Use?
Yes, AnyCam is free to use.
In this guide, I’m still using the free version of AnyCam. If you’re using the free version, the camera display will say “Demo,” and you can only add one IP camera. To remove this limitation and access the full version, you can purchase a license. Below is a price list and a comparison of the features provided.
| Edition | Price | Number of Cameras | Activations (Active Installations) | Video Recording | Updates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | FREE | 1 Camera | Free Activation | Record & View | Lifetime Free Updates |
| Home | $39 | 4 Cameras | 2 Activations | Record & View | Lifetime Free Updates |
| Standard | $59 | 8 Cameras | 4 Activations | Record & View | Lifetime Free Updates |
| Pro | $89 | 32 Cameras | 20 Activations | Record & View | Lifetime Free Updates |
Package Summary:
- Free – Suitable for users who only want to monitor 1 IP camera
- Home – A great choice for home or small business and up to 4 IP cameras
- Standard – Best for Office or shop with up to 8 cameras
- Pro – The right choice for companies, warehouses or large CCTV installations up to 32 cameras
All licensed packages are one-time payment with no monthly fees and include lifetime free updates according to information on the official AnyCam website.
Conclusion
It turns out there’s a simple and practical way to display live CCTV/IP camera footage on a website using AnyCam software, without requiring advanced coding skills or network configuration. Instead of setting up complex network components like port forwarding, routers, and streaming servers, users can simply connect their IP cameras to AnyCam and generate embeddable HTML code for the website.
We hope this guide is helpful. Please follow the instructions above to access your IP camera from the website.