CivicPlus Media – Upload Only is a streamlined version of CivicPlus Media. It is designed for municipalities that need to upload and publish recorded meetings without managing livestreaming.
It provides a simplified experience focused on compliance, transparency, and ease of use. It removes livestream-related tools while preserving essential media management and publishing capabilities.
When Upload Only is enabled:
Livestream-related features and settings are hidden from the interface
The experience is automatically simplified for recording-only workflows
No additional setup or configuration is required for streaming
Upload-Only Functionality
With Upload Only, you can:
Upload recorded meeting videos
Manage and organize media files
Add timestamps to recordings
Tag and search media content
Upload captions, transcripts, and accessibility files
Publish recordings to the Public Portal for residents to access
Who Is Upload Only for?
Upload Only is ideal for municipalities that:
Are required to record and publish public meetings
Do not livestream meetings, or livestreaming is not feasible due to staffing, bandwidth, or budget constraints
Want a simpler, easier-to-use solution for managing meeting recordings
Need to meet transparency and compliance requirements without more technical overhead
Why Choose Upload Only?
Upload Only helps municipalities:
Meet public transparency and recording requirements
Reduce technical complexity and setup time
Lower operational overhead for staff
Align product capabilities with actual needs
It provides a clean, focused experience for recording and publishing meetings. It avoids the added complexity of livestreaming.
Comparing Upload Only and Full CivicPlus Media
What’s Different from Full CivicPlus Media?
Upload Only removes livestream-related functionality to create a more focused experience.
In this version:
Livestream setup and configuration are not included
Live meeting controls and monitoring tools are removed
Streaming-related settings and options are hidden
A simplified upload and timestamp workflow replaces “Live” workflows
This ensures users only see the tools they need. It also reduces complexity and improves usability.
What Stays the Same?
Upload Only includes the core capabilities needed to manage and publish meeting recordings:
Video upload and storage
Timestamping
Media management and organization
Accessibility support (captions, transcripts, and similar)
Public Portal publishing
You are not losing essential functionality. Instead, you are removing features that are not needed for recording-only workflows.
Can I Livestream Meetings with Upload Only?
No. Upload Only does not include livestreaming capabilities.
If you need to livestream, you can upgrade to the full CivicPlus Media experience.
Enable CivicPlus Media – Upload Only
CivicPlus Media – Upload Only is available to all Agenda and Meeting Management Select customers as an add-on for an additional cost. For more information or to enable the feature, please contact your Customer Success Manager or Account Manager.