Live Streaming Guide
Learn how to broadcast live performances to your fans using Livepeer
Quick Start
- 1.Have at least 3 published tracks on your profile
- 2.Go to /live/start
- 3.Create your stream with a title and description
- 4.Allow camera/microphone permissions when prompted
- 5.Click "Go Live" and start streaming!
Features
Mobile-Friendly
Stream directly from your phone or tablet with optimized mobile broadcasting
Low Latency
WebRTC-powered streaming for real-time interaction with your audience
Viewer Tracking
See how many people are watching your stream in real-time
Secure & Reliable
Powered by Livepeer's decentralized streaming network
Eligibility Requirements
To ensure quality content, artists must meet the following requirements to go live:
- Connected wallet with artist profile
- At least 3 published tracks (active and visible)
- Stable internet connection (5+ Mbps upload recommended)
API Keys Setup (For Platform Admins)
Important: Livepeer requires API keys to be configured in your environment variables. Contact your platform administrator for setup.
Public Key
Used for client-side playback
- • Read-only permissions for viewing streams
- • Safe for client-side usage
- • Required for the video player to work
Private Key
Used for server-side operations
- • Full admin permissions for stream management
- • Never exposed to client-side code
- • Only used in secure API routes
Setup Instructions:
- 1. Visit livepeer.studio and create an account
- 2. Generate two separate API keys with different permission levels
- 3. Add the keys to your project's environment variables via the Vars section
- 4. Refer to LIVEPEER_SETUP.md for detailed configuration steps
Best Practices
Before Going Live:
- • Test your camera and microphone
- • Ensure good lighting
- • Check your internet connection speed
- • Prepare your content and talking points
During the Stream:
- • Engage with your viewers
- • Monitor viewer count
- • Keep your content interesting and dynamic
- • Watch for any technical issues
After the Stream:
- • Thank your viewers
- • Announce your next stream
- • Review analytics (coming soon)