Common Storage Questions

Verkada's standard camera option includes enough on-camera storage capacity for 30 days of continuously recorded video. For longer retention needs, Verkada offers cameras with enough capacity for 60, 90, 120, and 365 days of recorded video catering to even the most stringent retention requirements.

Included with the camera license cost is the ability to make use of 30 days of free cloud backup (with the exception of the CD31 & CD31-E which is limited to 15 days). In the event longer cloud retention is desired, additional cloud backup retention is available on a per-camera basis for an additional license fee. To minimize the impact on your network, these backups can be scheduled to occur during off-business hours, (e.i., between the hours of midnight and 4 am). It's also possible to choose to backup video all the time or only when motion is detected.

When on-camera storage capacity is reached, the Verkada camera will progressively delete the oldest footage and make room for new footage to be recorded and saved in the resulting available storage space.

By default, recorded video footage is not stored in the cloud. However, if you enable cloud backup, your video will be backed up to the cloud for 30 days (longer with an extended cloud backup license). Thumbnails and metadata that Verkada cameras upload to the cloud are maintained for as long as each camera's onboard retention. License plate characters are kept in the cloud for 12 months. Archived video clips are stored in the cloud for the lifetime of your Verkada account.

Video is captured at 24 frames per second. Verkada cameras record in a range of resolutions:

Note: CM61 records at 20 frames per second.

If you'd like more information, we'd be happy to provide guidance on a solution tailored to your particular environment and retention needs. Feel free to speak with your Verkada Sales team member or email [email protected]

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