If you cannot find your firmware on the FTP server, do not panic. Hikvision’s official technical support can usually provide a direct link.
To upgrade Hikvision firmware via FTP, you essentially turn your computer into a local server so the camera or NVR can "pull" the update file. It’s a reliable method if the web interface upload is failing. First, you need a local FTP server running on your PC.
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Warning: As of this writing, direct anonymous FTP access may be rate-limited or redirected. Many distributors now require a login. If anonymous access fails, do not attempt to brute force; instead, use the official which still hosts FTP-style directories via HTTPS.