Stream Live with RTMP Broadcaster

  • Published on Sep 25, 2025
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Instructions

  1. Sign in to your site

  2. Navigate to the Modules menu and on the Content tab, select CivicPlus Video

  3. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Dashboard

  4. Select the Channels tab in the left navigation menu
    The Channels tab in the left navigation menu

  5. Click the Channel info icon next to a channel
    Channel information icon on a channel.

  6. Copy the RTMP URL and Stream Key under Streaming Settings

    Channel information page with the RTMP URL and Stream Key fields under Streaming Settings.

  7. Open the Encoder Settings (example used is Open Broadcaster Software (OBS))
    Settings button on the OBS encoder.

  8. Open Stream Details and paste the RTMP URL you copied from CivicPlus Video
    Settings menu showing stream destination and server URL for live streaming configuration.

  9. Paste the Stream Key you copied from CivicPlus Video into the encoder

  10. You should now be able to stream live
    The Stop Streaming button is selected on the encoder live stream screen.

    Note:

    If the streaming is unsuccessful, you may see an error notice.
    Error message displayed in streaming software indicating connection issues with the server.

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