Professional RTMP ingest

An RTMP streaming server without running Nginx.

Paste the URL and Stream Key into OBS, vMix or your encoder and go live. We deliver HLS, record and restream for you.

Get my RTMP URL for free Prefer to run your own Nginx?

Free plan forever, no card required. Recording and the HLS URL are part of paid plans.

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  • RTMP ingest
  • HLS output included
  • SRT too
Professional ingest
RTMP
Output included
HLS
Restream destinations
10
Uptime SLA
99.995%
Compatibility

Encoder compatibility.

If your encoder sends RTMP, it already works with XtreamCast.

  • Free software

    • OBS Studio
    • Streamlabs
    • Larix Broadcaster

  • Pro software

    • vMix
    • Wirecast
    • XSplit
    • ManyCam

  • Hardware encoders

    • ATEM Mini Pro
    • Teradek Vidiu
    • LiveU Solo
    • Epiphan Pearl
    • AVMatrix

  • Mobile and cameras

    • Larix (iOS and Android)
    • Streamlabs Mobile
    • IP/PTZ cameras with RTMP

Tested in production: OBS, vMix, Wirecast, LiveU Solo, FFmpeg, XSplit and Streamlabs. Send H.264 with AAC audio.

How to configure OBS with your RTMP server.

From the panel to OBS in fewer steps than you think.

  1. Copy your details

    In the panel, Stream Details shows your URL and Stream Key.

  2. Open OBS

    Settings → Stream, then choose the Custom service.

  3. Paste server and key

    The exact panel URL, with its scheme and port.

  4. Start streaming

    Check that the channel receives video and audio.

Visual guide: professional streaming with OBS

RTMP and SRT: two ways to send your feed.

RTMP runs over TCP and almost every encoder speaks it. SRT runs over UDP and recovers packets lost on the way. Both reach the same channel.

RTMP

The long-standing standard

Transport
TCP
Port
1935
Prefix
rtmp://
Authentication
Channel stream key
When to use it
The default for almost every encoder

SRT

For demanding links

Transport
UDP with packet recovery
Port
The one shown in the panel
Prefix
srt://
Authentication
Token in the stream ID
When to use it
Remote, mobile or lossy links

Toward your social platforms, restream sends over RTMP or RTMPS as each destination requires. Always copy the full ingest URL from the panel.

Per-encoder configuration for your RTMP streaming server.

Starting points for H.264. Fine-tune them with a real test of your content and connection.

Recommended configuration per encoder: server URL, stream key, keyframe and bitrate
EncoderServer URLStream keyKeyframeRecommended bitrate
OBS Studio"Custom" service + panel URLStream key from the panel2 s3.5 Mbps (720p) / 6 Mbps (1080p)
vMix"Custom RTMP" destination + panel URLStream name/key from the panel2 s6 Mbps (1080p30) / 9 Mbps (1080p60)
Wirecast"RTMP" output + panel URLStream key from the panel2 s4.5 to 6 Mbps (1080p)
Streamlabs"Custom" service + panel URLStream key from the panel2 s3.5 Mbps (720p) / 6 Mbps (1080p)
Larix BroadcasterNew connection with the panel URLAt the end of the URL2 s2.5 to 4 Mbps (720p on 4G/5G)
Hardware (Teradek, ATEM Mini Pro)"RTMP" platform + panel URLStream key from the panel2 s6 Mbps (1080p) or per uplink

Leave upload headroom above your bitrate. If your connection is unstable, lower the bitrate or try the channel’s SRT ingest.

Under the hood

From RTMP ingest to HLS out: how your feed flows.

Your encoder speaks RTMP. Your audience gets HLS on any screen. We handle everything in between.

Managed RTMP server vs running your own Nginx-RTMP.

Your own server gives you control and leaves you all the operations. Here is the real difference.

Your own Nginx-RTMP

You run everything

Audience
Depends on your hardware, bitrate and network
ABR transcoder
Configure profiles and CPU by hand
Recording
Configure storage and check files
Restream
Configure each destination and its keys
SLA
Your infrastructure provider’s
Getting started
Installation, testing and maintenance

XtreamCast managed

We run it · paid plans

Audience
No concurrent-viewer cap; sized by the plan’s transfer
ABR transcoder
Add-on from the panel
Recording
Recording Cloud included
Restream
Up to 10 destinations from the panel
SLA
99.995% contractual monthly
Getting started
Copy the URL and go live

Your own server makes sense when your team wants to run the infrastructure; managed makes sense when you would rather spend that time on production.

Resources on streaming protocols.

Frequently asked questions about the RTMP server

Can't find your answer? Talk to an expert

Copy the scheme, host and port from the panel ingest URL. RTMP uses TCP 1935; SRT ingest uses the UDP port shown in the panel.

Ingest is over RTMP or SRT. RTMPS is used on the output side: restream uses it toward platforms that require it, such as Facebook.

RTMP ingest is only the first leg: the output format sets the rest. Standard HLS adds its segment buffer, LL-HLS shortens it and WebRTC gets down to 0.3 s.

Use the ingest URL the panel provides. Customizing the player does not change the ingest or HLS domain. Ask support about the feasibility of your own domain.

Yes. SRT ingest is included in the free plan and in every paid plan, and works alongside RTMP on the same channel. It is ideal for unstable networks or remote links.

Have more questions?

Our team is available 24/7 to help you with any question about your streaming project.

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Choose channel features and capacity

Included in Started+, Pro+ and Max+

RTMP/SRT ingest, HLS output, branded player, up to 10 restream destinations, Recording Cloud, Live Editor Pro and a VOD library. Everything is configured from the panel, within your plan transfer and storage.

Video add-ons

Live Station: USD 10/month per channel. ABR transcoder: USD 20/month. WebRTC: USD 20/month. Global CDN: USD 20/month. They are enabled per channel; on Enterprise+ they are defined in the proposal.

Custom projects

Projects with DRM, SSO, EPG or your own apps: we assess them with an expert. SecureToken, geo-blocking and player domain restriction come with the panel, and the player embeds in the platform where your users sign in.

Started+ begins at USD 25/month with 1 TB of transfer and 5 GB of storage; Pro+ and Max+ go up to 3 and 6 TB. No automatic overage charges: we notify you at 80% and 100% of your transfer and you can add capacity instantly from the panel, prorated. For 24/7 feeds, size with headroom or move to Enterprise+, with transfer from 100 TB/month defined in the contract. Transfer policy (Terms, section X)

Your RTMP URL, ready in minutes.

Start with our free plan, no card required. Paste it into OBS and go live today.

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