RTMP (Real-time Messaging Protocol) ingestion with Livestream Studio enables you to broadcast live events to tens of thousands of viewers. Use-cases include graduations, seminars, and sporting events.
Creating an Ingested Stream
The first section summarizes the process of retrieving the proper Server and Key information from that will be later inserted into Livestream Studio.
- Log in as an Administrator.
- Go to the Admin Panel and select the RTMP Live Streams menu.
- Once you have accessed the RTMP Live Streams menu, select Create Ingested Stream.
- In the popup window, provide a Title and optional Description.
- Click Confirm to save the event.
Retrieving the Stream URL and Stream Key
Below are the steps to access the Stream Key and Stream URL.
- After saving the event, find the event name under the RTMP Live Streams menu, and click on the pencil icon to the left of the stream name.
- Copy both the Server URL and Stream Key.
Setting up your Stream
- Open Livestream Studio and select the Stream tab from your input list.
- Select the option labeled RTMP.
- Add a title to the event, and choose your preferred input and aspect ratio settings.
- Under the Stream URL and Stream Key section, insert information from the Video Platform, found in the RTMP Stream Details dialog.
- Once you have configured the Stream Key information, as well as your preferred camera inputs, select the Go Live button in Livestream Studio.
Distributing the Event
Once the integration is complete, you can utilize the Video Platform to advertise the event with the Watch Stream URL.
- Log back in as an Administrator.
- Go to the Admin Panel and select the RTMP Live Streams menu.
- Once you have accessed the RTMP Live Streams menu, click on the pencil icon again next to the event name.
- This will again display the RTMP Stream Details. To distribute the event to your audience, you can copy and paste either the Watch Stream URL, or the Embed Code.