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AXIS C15 Series
API commands
API commands
VAPIX® is Axis' own open API (Application Programming Interface). You can control almost all functionality available in
Axis devices through VAPIX®. To get access to the complete VAPIX® documentation, join Axis Developer Community at
axis.com/developer-community
Enter the commands in a web browser, and replace <deviceIP> with the IP address or host name of your device.
Important
The API commands execute immediately. If you restore or reset your device all settings will be lost. For example action rules.
Example
Restart the device
Request
http://<deviceIP>/axis-cgi/restart.cgi
Example
Restore the device. The request returns most settings to default values, but keeps the IP number.
Request
http://<deviceIP>/axis-cgi/factorydefault.cgi
Example
Reset the device. The request returns all settings including IP number to default values.
Request
http://<deviceIP>/axis-cgi/hardfactorydefault.cgi
Example
See a list of all device parameters.
Request
http://<deviceIP>/axis-cgi/param.cgi?action=list
Example
Get a debug archive
Request
http://<deviceIP>/axis-cgi/debug/debug.tgz
Example
Get a server report
Request
http://<deviceIP>/axis-cgi/serverreport.cgi
Example
Capture a network trace of 300 seconds
Request
http://<deviceIP>/axis-cgi/debug/debug.tgz?cmd=pcapdump&duration=300
Example
Enable FTP
Request
http://<deviceIP>/axis-cgi/param.cgi?action=update&Network.FTP.Enabled=yes
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