How to import/export a Configuration file on a Speco Blue recorder
This article reviews a step-by-step guide on how to import and export a configuration files on a Speco Blue Recorder. The files hold info like users, recording settings, etc.
On the recorders local interface:
Note: This will require a flash drive formatted to FAT32 in order to be detected by the recorder.
- Navigate to Settings > System > Backup and Restore

- From here select the flash drive listed and select "export" or "recover"

Note: Restoring or backing up will only work with the same model recorder and same firmware version
- Include network configuration: includes any network configuration that has been set up (static IP, custom DNS, custom ports, etc.)
- Include Data Encrypted Password: Gives the option to create ausername/password for the config file itself. Will be required when uploading the file to anew system
On the web interface:
- Navigate to Settings

- Go To System > Backup and Restore

- From here an export can be done to save a configuration file whereas an import would be restoring it.

Initial submission Date: October 10, 2025
Article authored by: Michael Pagano, Technical Support Agent - Tier 1