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Starting a broadcast

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Updated at November 21, 2024

To start a broadcast:

  1. Get a server address and broadcast key.
  2. Configure the program for broadcasting.
  3. Start your broadcast.
  4. Check if the broadcast is available.

Get a server address and broadcast key

  1. Open the Cloud Video home page.

  2. Select a channel.

  3. In the Broadcasts tab, select the broadcast you need.

  4. In the stream settings window that opens, copy the following field values:

    • Broadcast key
    • Server address

Use the get REST API method for the StreamLine resource or the StreamLineService/Get gRPC API call.

Use the getStreamKey REST API method for the StreamLine resource or the StreamLineService/GetStreamKey gRPC API call.

Configure the program for broadcasting

You will need a video recording and streaming program, such as Open Broadcaster Software (OBS).

In the program, specify Broadcast key and Server address received earlier and start your broadcast.

OBS configuration example

  1. Download OBS.

  2. Install and set up OBS.

  3. Under Controls, click Settings.

  4. In the Stream tab, set up the broadcast server:

    • In the Service field, select Custom...
    • In the Server field, enter the Server address you got earlier.
    • In the Stream Key field, enter the Broadcast key you got earlier.

  5. Click OK.

  6. Under Sources, click , choose what you want to stream (e.g., Video Capture Device), and click OK.

  7. Select the video stream's source device, e.g., a webcam, and click OK.

  8. Under Controls, click Start Streaming.

Start your broadcast

  1. Open the Cloud Video home page.
  2. Select a channel.
  3. In the Broadcasts tab, select the broadcast you need.
  4. Click Start.

Use the performAction REST API method for the Stream resource or the StreamService/PerformAction gRPC API call.

The service limits the duration and number of simultaneous broadcasts.

Check if the broadcast is available

  1. Open the Cloud Video home page.
  2. Select a channel.
  3. In the Broadcasts tab, select the broadcast you need.
  4. Under Episodes, click </> Embed in site and select link.
  5. Click Copy.
  6. Open a new browser page and paste the obtained URL to the address bar.
  7. Click the play button to make sure the broadcast is available.

Use the getPlayerURL REST API method for the Episode resource or the EpisodeService/GetPlayerURL gRPC API call.

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