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Getting Around the Dacast Encoder Login for Live Streams

Unfortunately, there is no way to get around entering the Dacast login and password for encoders when trying to set up an HTML5 video player live channel. The reason for this is that they require RTMP authentication. This added level of security is mandatory on all of these channels. We recommend keeping track of all […]

Start Streaming on Dacast: A Time Guide

For most people, it will take around 15-30 minutes for someone to sign up and start streaming. This time does not account for setting up broadcasting equipment to a computer and assumes that someone is streaming from an already attached device such as a webcam or a camcorder. This time estimate does include the process […]

Can I Live Stream from South Africa?

Dacast has a lot of customers in South Africa and they don’t experience any particular problems due to their location. This is due to the CDN connection that Dacast utilizes (Limelight Networks), which has a server presence all over the world. Background: As recently as May 2018, Limelight networks had opened a new Point-Of-Presence (PoP) […]

Can I Rename My HTML5 Live Channels on Dacast?

Yes, you can rename your HTML5 live channel at any time without altering the embed code. This means that even if you change the name of the HTML5 live channel, your video player will still work as normal anywhere you’ve embedded it. To rename your channel, navigate to the specific video, and find the “Title” […]