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How to connect FTP / Wi-Fi to your camera

Guide to set up FTP transfer from your camera to your gallery, including at events using your phone's hotspot.

General: how to set up FTP on your camera

  1. Get the FTP settings for your gallery from the dashboard (gallery tab: username, password, server, port, path).
  2. Open the Wi‑Fi / Network menu on your camera (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, etc.) and look for “FTP transfer”, “FTP upload” or “Server connection”.
  3. Enter the settings: server (host), port (often 21), username and password. Use passive mode if offered (our server uses it automatically).
  4. Connect the camera to the same Wi‑Fi used for transfer (see below for hotspot).
  5. Once connected, photos taken (or sent from the camera) go straight to your Snapdelivr gallery.

Exact menu locations vary by brand and model. Check your camera manual (“Wi‑Fi” or “Image transfer” section) to find the FTP menu.

At events: using your phone’s hotspot

On location, Wi‑Fi isn’t always available. You can use your phone’s hotspot (tethering) so your camera sends photos via FTP to Snapdelivr.

  1. Turn on hotspot on your smartphone (Settings → Personal Hotspot). Set a network name and password.
  2. Connect your camera to the phone’s Wi‑Fi like any other network (camera Wi‑Fi menu).
  3. Configure FTP on the camera with the gallery settings (as above). Photos will be sent over your phone’s 4G/5G to our server.

Make sure you have enough mobile data and battery (phone and camera) for the event.