RTMP and How do I use it?
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An RTMP key (Real-Time Messaging Protocol key) is a unique code used to identify and connect your streaming software (like Upstream or OBS) to a live streaming platform (like YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch). It acts like a password to ensure your stream goes to the correct channel.
How to use it:
Go to your streaming platform’s live dashboard.
Copy the Stream Key and/or RTMP Key).
Paste it into Upstream under “Settings, on the main dashboard
Click “Start” in Upstream to go live.
Important: Keep your RTMP key private—anyone with it can stream to your channel.
An RTMP key (Real-Time Messaging Protocol key) is a unique code used to identify and connect your streaming software (like Upstream or OBS) to a live streaming platform (like YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch). It acts like a password to ensure your stream goes to the correct channel.
How to use it:
Go to your streaming platform’s live dashboard.
Copy the Stream Key and/or RTMP Key).
Paste it into Upstream under “Settings, on the main dashboard
Click “Start” in Upstream to go live.
Important: Keep your RTMP key private—anyone with it can stream to your channel.
Updated on: 22/04/2025
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