http://localhost:8080/api/?command=update_config&secret=secret32l or
http://192.168.1.100:8080/update?key=secret32l If correctly configured, the server should respond with a JSON confirmation or a simple text status like "Config reloaded" . Even with the correct components, users report failures. Here is a diagnostic checklist: my webcamxp server 8080 secret32l upd
import requests server = "http://192.168.1.100:8080" secret = "secret32l" endpoint = f"server/api/" payload = "command": "update_config", "secret": secret http://localhost:8080/api/
Schedule this script via cron (Linux) or Task Scheduler (Windows) to run every time your camera IP changes or your dynamic DNS updates. You can also test the update command manually by typing directly into your browser’s address bar (replace the IP with your server’s actual IP): You can also test the update command manually
http://192.168.1.100:8080/upd?token=secret32l The exact syntax depends on your WebcamXP version. In version 5 and 6, the upd command often reloads the camera sources without restarting the service. Why would anyone use secret32l upd ? The primary use case is remote configuration management – for example, you have a camera that rotates every hour, or you need to change motion detection zones without physically accessing the server machine. Example Automation Script (Python) Save this script as update_webcamxp.py :
Fire up your browser, point it to http://localhost:8080 , and start experimenting with the API. Your cameras – and your peace of mind – will thank you. Have you used the secret32l token successfully? Share your WebcamXP automation scripts in the comments below.