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Understanding and Setting Up Restreams

Important: Restreaming service requires activation. To enable this feature, please contact our support team via:

In your request, please specify that you would like to enable the Restreaming feature for your account and a brief description of how you will use it.

What is Restreaming?​

Restreaming lets you broadcast your live content to multiple social media platforms simultaneously. Instead of creating separate streams for each platform (which would strain your resources), you can send a single stream that gets distributed to all your chosen destinations.

Creating a New Restream​

Required Fields​

As shown in the configuration screen:

  1. Name (Required)

    • Give your restream a descriptive name
    • Example: "YouTube Channel Weekly Show" or "Facebook Gaming Stream"

  2. URI (Required)

    • This is where you'll enter the streaming credentials from your target platform
    • Format: {RTMP_URL}/{STREAM_KEY}

    Real-world examples:

    • YouTube: 
      rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2/abcd-1234-wxyz-5678
    • Facebook: 
      rtmp://live-api-s.facebook.com:80/rtmp/FB-1234567890
    • Twitch: 
      rtmp://live.twitch.tv/app/live_123456789_xyzabc

  3. Stream (Required)

    • Select the content you want to restream
    • You can choose between:
      • Live Stream: Your actual live broadcast
      • Live Imitation: Pre-recorded content that plays like a live stream

  4. Active Toggle

    • Enable this when you're ready to start broadcasting
    • You can leave it disabled while setting up or between broadcasts

Platform-Specific URI Setup​

YouTube​

  1. Go to YouTube Studio
  2. Click "Go Live"
  3. Choose "Stream"
  4. You'll see:
    • Stream URL (RTMP URL)
    • Stream key
  5. Combine them with a forward slash: 
    {Stream URL}/{Stream key}

Facebook​

  1. Go to Facebook Creator Studio
  2. Click "Create Live Stream"
  3. Select "Use Stream Key"
  4. Combine the provided server URL and stream key: 
    {Server URL}/{Stream key}

Twitch​

  1. Go to Twitch Creator Dashboard
  2. Click "Settings" → "Stream"
  3. Find your Primary Stream key
  4. Format as: 
    rtmp://live.twitch.tv/app/{your_stream_key}

Tips for URI Configuration​

  • Always test your URI before going live
  • Keep your stream keys private
  • Some platforms refresh stream keys periodically - make sure to update your restream settings
  • If streaming fails, double-check for typos in the URI
  • Maintain a backup of working URIs for quick troubleshooting

Managing Your Restream​

Once configured, you can:

  • Monitor the live status
  • Toggle activation as needed
  • Update URIs if platforms change their credentials
  • Select different content sources

Remember to always verify your platform's specific streaming requirements and limitations before starting your broadcast.