# adding-log-in-to-hyperdeck-to-nas-workflow

To enable your Blackmagic HyperDeck to record directly to a network drive (NAS) using SMB with credentials, follow these steps:

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### ✅ Prerequisites

1. **Firmware Version**: Ensure your HyperDeck is updated to firmware version **8.3.1 or later**, as SMB credential support was introduced in this version .([reddit.com][1])

2. **Model Compatibility**: SMB recording with credentials is supported on specific models, including:

* HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR
* HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR
* HyperDeck Shuttle HD
* HyperDeck Studio models with firmware 8.4 or later .([reddit.com][1], [forum.blackmagicdesign.com][2], [scottstuff.net][3])

3. **Network Configuration**: Connect your HyperDeck to the same network as your NAS via Ethernet.

4. **NAS Setup**:

* Create a dedicated user account for the HyperDeck with read/write permissions to the desired shared folder.
* Ensure SMB sharing is enabled on your NAS.
* If using a Windows-based NAS, consider disabling SMB server signing if you encounter issues .([forum.blackmagicdesign.com][4], [forum.blackmagicdesign.com][5])

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### 🔧 Connecting to the NAS

1. **Access HyperDeck via Terminal**:

* **Mac**: Open Terminal and connect using:

     nc <HyperDeck_IP_Address> 9993

* **Windows**: Use a terminal application like PuTTY to connect to port 9993 on your HyperDeck's IP address.([linkedin.com][6], [forum.blackmagicdesign.com][4])

2. **Enable Remote Control**:

* Once connected, enable remote control by typing:

     remote: enable: true

3. **Add NAS Share**:

* Add your NAS share with credentials:

     nas add:
     url: smb://<NAS_IP_or_Hostname>/<ShareName>
     username: <YourUsername>
     password: <YourPassword>

4. **Select NAS Share**:

* Mount the NAS share:

     nas select:
     url: smb://<NAS_IP_or_Hostname>/<ShareName>

5. **Verify Connection**:

* Check if the NAS is mounted:

     slot info: device: network

* A successful connection will display the mounted share details.([linkedin.com][6])

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### 🛠 Troubleshooting Tips

* **Power Cycle**: If the NAS doesn't appear immediately, power cycle the HyperDeck and wait a few minutes.

* **Guest Access**: Some users have found success by enabling guest access on the NAS, though this is less secure .

* **Firmware Updates**: Ensure both your HyperDeck and NAS firmware are up to date to avoid compatibility issues.

* **Network Discovery**: Use the command `nas discovered` to list available NAS devices on the network.([linkedin.com][6])

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For a visual walkthrough, you might find this video helpful:

[Record and Play Directly from HyperDecks to your Computer, NAS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aje_CQAPdIc&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Feel free to ask if you need further assistance or run into specific issues!

[1]: https://www.reddit.com/r/VIDEOENGINEERING/comments/14z98yx/blackmagic_hyperdeck_smb_connection/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Blackmagic hyperdeck SMB connection : r/VIDEOENGINEERING"
[2]: https://forum.blackmagicdesign.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=178326&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Record from Hyperdeck HD to Cloud Store Mini? - Blackmagic Forum"
[3]: https://scottstuff.net/posts/2024/05/18/encoding-for-hyperdeck/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Encoding H.264 for Blackmagic Design Hyperdecks - scottstuff.net"
[4]: https://forum.blackmagicdesign.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=202216&utm_source=chatgpt.com "View topic - Connecting Hyperdeck Studio HD Plus to a Synology NAS"
[5]: https://forum.blackmagicdesign.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=211004&utm_source=chatgpt.com "HyperDeck Network Recording: Works on Win10, not on Win11"
[6]: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/connect-network-share-blackmagic-hyperdeck-quick-guide-jason-denagy-wskac?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Connect to Network Share on Blackmagic Hyperdeck - Quick Guide"