Scheduling events is fully compatible with all your favorite streaming encoders.
How to schedule an RTMP event from scratch
From your home screen, click New Stream and select RTMP | Encoder.
Click Schedule at the top of your screen.
Fill in your Event details like your title, description, date, and time.
Check the box next to Create an event page on social platforms to notify your audience in advance with an event post.
Upload a thumbnail as a custom image to use for the event before you go live.
Toggle on the channels you'll stream to and click Create Event.
Copy the URL and stream key and paste them into your streaming software.
Your setup will be saved under an event card on your home screen.
Start streaming from your encoder at the scheduled time.
How to schedule an RTMP event from a previous stream
If you already have a stream setup that you would like to re-use, click the three dots on the existing stream card and select Schedule.
Fill in your Event details like your title, description, date, and time.
Check the box next to Create an event page on social platforms to notify your audience in advance with an event post.
Upload a thumbnail as a custom image to use for the event before you go live.
Toggle on the channels you'll stream to and click Create Event.
Click RTMP Setup on the event card to gather your RTMP credentials.
Copy the URL and stream key and paste them into your streaming software.
Start streaming from your encoder, and the event will go live on your channels.
Requirements
Scheduled streams are available for all plans, including the free tier.
Make sure you enter the stream key tied to your scheduled event in your encoder.
Don't go live before the scheduled time. You can follow this guide for testing.
Make sure you set up your encoder in line with your channels' guidelines.
FAQ
I started streaming but a new live was created, why didn't it go to my event?
I started streaming but a new live was created, why didn't it go to my event?
You must set your encoder to stream to the RTMP details of your event card. If you use an outdated key, you'd end up creating a new live.
Can I also embed my chat in my encoder?
Can I also embed my chat in my encoder?
Yes. Click the three dots on your event card and select Embed chat.
💡 Pairs lets you stream encoder events to your collaborators' channels