Add new channels and select which ones to stream to with just a few clicks.
What are channels?
Channels on Restream are destinations where you stream your content, such as social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and more. Click here to view our full list of supported channels.
You can add channels from your home screen or when setting up a specific stream. Once you connect a channel, it's instantly available to enable for any stream across your entire account.
How to add and manage channels from your home screen
Go to your home screen.
Click Channels on the sidebar.
Click + Add Channels.
Select a platform from the list and follow the prompts to connect it.
In the three dots menu, you can delete a channel by selecting Remove channel or update the RTMP settings for applicable platforms by choosing Edit channel.
How to add and manage channels under a stream setup
Channels can be individually enabled for and managed under each stream setup. Once you add channels to a draft, you can go live right away or later. You can also use the draft to schedule an upcoming event on your channels.
Studio
From your home screen, click + New Stream and choose Studio.
💡 If you already have a setup that you would like to re-use, locate the stream card and click Enter Studio.
Click + Channels at the top of the screen.
Click + Add Channels.
Toggle on the channels you want to stream to. If you want to adjust any settings first, click Edit.
Click Save.
Encoder
From your home screen, click + New Stream and choose RTMP | Encoder.
💡 If you already have a setup that you would like to re-use, locate the stream card and click RTMP Setup.
Click Channels.
Click + Add Channel.
Toggle on the channels you want to stream to. Click the three dots next to a channel to edit settings or delete it.
Your settings will be saved automatically.
How channels work differently
Any channel you've added can be streamed to instantly or scheduled in advance through a Restream Event. However, only YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn will display a post for the event ahead of time. Other platforms can still be scheduled, but that scheduling occurs solely within Restream and won’t be visible on the platforms themselves.
YouTube and LinkedIn also allow connecting to events that have already been scheduled on those platforms. When creating a new stream or reusing a setup, you can select any available event for those channels.
Requirements
You can add as many channels as you'd like, but the number you can enable at once depends on your Restream plan.
Deleting a channel will also remove it from all stream setups where it has been added. This cannot be undone.
FAQ
How do I update my channel's stream key?
How do I update my channel's stream key?
From the home screen, click Channels and click the three dots, then Edit channel.
Your channel’s RTMP details will display, allowing you to make updates and save your changes.
You can also edit your channels from your Encoder | RTMP setup page. Under the Channels menu, click the three dots then click Edit channel.
Can I add or enable channels while I'm live?
Can I add or enable channels while I'm live?
Yes, you can connect new channels or toggle existing ones on or off even after you've started streaming.
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