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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
From 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 the copy icon and share it with whoever should add their channels to your stream.
From RTMP setup:
Click Paired Channels in the top right corner.
Make sure that Allow guests to re-broadcast is toggled on.
Click Copy Invite Link and share it with whoever should add their channels to your stream.
Requirements
To use Pairs, the host needs a paid plan.
Pairing is available for both instant and scheduled streams.
Guests can pair up to 2 channels for free.
If a guest has their own Restream plan, they can pair as many channels as their plan allows.
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.
Can I disable or unpair channels?
Can I disable or unpair channels?
Yes, you can either fully unpair guest channels or simply toggle them off to disable them temporarily.
Click the channel icons on your stream card or go to your RTMP setup, then select Paired Channels.
Toggle it off to temporarily disable it, or click the three dots and choose Unpair channel to remove it entirely.
Keep in mind:
If a guest toggles a channel off, it won’t appear in your list.
If you toggle a channel off as the host, the guest still sees it as on, but it won’t receive the stream. You can toggle it back on anytime.
Turning off the Pairs toggle only disables the pairing link. Guest channels stay active and can still be toggled on or off individually.
Can I reset my invite link?
Can I reset my invite link?
On the home screen, click the channel icons on your RTMP stream card or open your RTMP setup, then select Paired Channels. Click Reset next to your invite link to deactivate it and generate a new one.
💡 Adding guest channels to your stream can give you up to 3X more views