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Restream Pairs lets you stream your encoder streams to your guests' channels. This unique setup grows your audience and multiplies your views.
How to use Pairs for Encoders
On the home screen, locate your RTMP stream card and click the three dots.
Click Pair channels.
Make sure that Allow guests to re-broadcast is toggled on.
Click Copy Link and share it with whoever should add their channels to your stream.
Requirements
To use Pairs, the host needs at least a Standard plan.
Pairing is available for both instant and scheduled streams.
Guests can pair up to 3 channels for free (including paid ones, like Facebook pages or Custom RTMP channels).
If a guest has their own Restream plan, they can pair as many channels as their plan allows.
Note: SRT channels can only be paired if the guest has access via a Business or Enterprise plan. Learn more.
If your guests don't have a Restream account, they will be asked to enter an email to add their channels, but no payment is needed.
You can have up to 20 guests pair to your stream, with a maximum of 100 total paired channels.
Guests can only pair channels before the stream starts, not while it's live.
FAQ
Will I receive comments from the chat of my guests' channels too?
Will I receive comments from the chat of my guests' channels too?
Yes, chats from your guests’ channels will be marked as “Paired”. Only the chat relay feature will not be supported between host and guest channels.
You will also only be able to respond to comments in your own channels due to the privacy settings and permissions of streaming platforms.
How far in advance can guests pair their channels to my scheduled stream?
How far in advance can guests pair their channels to my scheduled stream?
There is no limit. Guests can pair channels to any scheduled event, regardless of how far in the future it is.
How do I remove a paired channel?
How do I remove a paired channel?
On the home screen, find your RTMP stream card and click the three dots, then select Pair channels. Find the channel you want to remove, click the three dots next to it, and choose Unpair channel.
Can I reset my invite link?
Can I reset my invite link?
Yes. On the home screen, locate your RTMP stream card and click the three dots. Select Pair channels, then click Reset next to your invite link. This will deactivate the old link and generate a new one.
💡 Adding guest channels to your stream can give you up to 3X more views