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title: "How to delete CCTV camera footage?"  
description: "How to delete CCTV camera footage?"  
author: "Mukul Goenka"  
published: 2022-05-24  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97610/how-to-delete-cctv-camera-footage  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "cctv camera"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How to delete CCTV camera footage?

How to [delete](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/159778/what-is-the-delete-statement-in-sql-and-how-is-it-used-to-remove-data-from-a-table) [CCTV camera](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97606/what-are-the-types-of-cctv-camera) footage?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

**The best option is to format the DVR or NVR HDD.** And, using Reolink cameras as an example, here's how to remove all video footage from a CCTV DVR/NVR:

Step 1:Connect your DVR/NVR to a monitor first.

Step 2: Go to the DVR/Device NVR's Settings after logging in.\
Step 3: Locate the disc management option, and then format the hard disc drive to erase all of your [camera](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81744/zte-axon-20-5g-smartphone-launch-world-s-first-under-display-camera-smartphone)'s video and photo history. Tips: After you format the HDD, your previous DVR/NVR setups, such as motion detection mode and email settings, will remain the same. \
**Read More: [How CCTV work without internet?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97605/how-cctv-work-without-internet)**


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