Managing the single-session lite Livestream tab

Livestream lets you interact with attendees in real-time by sending video feeds to third-party platforms. You can also integrate video feeds from streaming software into a webinar for an immersive experience. Manage all your event's stream keys in the Webinar settings tab.

Learn more about creating a single-session lite event.

This article covers:

• How to access the single-session lite Livestream tab
• How to manage Incoming Livestream (RTMP)
• How to manage outgoing livestreaming

Prerequisites for managing the single-session lite Livestream tab

• Pro, Business, Enterprise, or Education account
• Zoom Events Unlimited license or Zoom Events Pay Per Attendee license; or, Zoom Sessions Unlimited or Zoom Sessions Pay Per Attendee license
• Stripe or PayPal Business account is required to create paid events

Note: For access to the latest Zoom Events and Webinar features, we strongly recommend hosts to update to the latest version of the Zoom desktop client/mobile application.

How to access the single-session lite Livestream tab

1. Create a single-session lite event or edit an upcoming event to access the event setup.
2. In the left navigation menu, click In-Session, then click Livestream.

How to manage Incoming Livestream (RTMP)

Use real-time messaging protocol (RTMP) to stream third-party live stream software scenes containing video footage and audio to your webinar.

Note: To use incoming livestream (RTMP), the host must be on Zoom app 6.2.0 or higher.

1. Access the Livestream tab.
2. Click the Incoming livestream (RTMP) toggle to enable or disable this feature.
3. Select from the following options:
   • Choose saved stream key: Manually input information about the stream key that you choose.
     Note: A saved stream key can be re-used for different sessions scheduled for different times.
     
     1. Select stream key: Click the dropdown, then select from the following options:
        • Default: Use the pre-made default stream key.
        • + Create new stream key: Enter a Name and Description for this new stream key, then click Save.
          The newly created stream key will appear as an option in the Select stream key dropdown menu.
     2. After selecting your stream key, view the Stream key details. These details will have automatically been generated after you select the stream key.
        1. Stream key: Click the eye icon to reveal the stream key. You can also click Copy to copy the stream key.
           Note: This is the passcode for the stream that you can input in your third-party platform.
        2. Stream URL: Click the copy icon to copy the URL.
           Note: This is the destination URL, to which the stream will be sent.
        3. Backup stream URL: Click the copy icon to copy the URL.
     3. Click Save.
   • Generate new stream key: Zoom Events will automatically generate a stream key.
     1. Under Stream key details, view the following information:
        • Stream key: Click the eye icon to reveal the stream key, then view the following actions:
          • Click Reset to reset the stream key. This will be reset if live sessions are not using it.
            Note: Once reset, the previous stream key will become invalid. You will need to update the streaming software with the new key.
          • Click Copy to copy the stream key.
        • Stream URL: Click the copy icon to copy the URL.
        • Backup stream URL: Click the copy icon to copy the URL.
     2. Click Save.
4. Click Save.

How to manage outgoing livestreaming

You can select the live stream service after starting the webinar via the More menu on the toolbar, or pre-configure the custom live stream service.

1. Access the Livestream tab.
2. Under Outgoing livestreaming, select the Custom live stream services checkbox to enable this feature. Deselect the Custom live stream services checkbox to disable this feature.
3. When enabled, complete the following information for the outgoing live stream:
   • Stream URL: Enter the streaming URL.
   • Stream key: Enter the streaming key.
   • Livestreaming page URL: Enter the livestreaming page URL.
     Note: Anyone using this link can watch the livestream of the webinar.
   • (Optional) Select the following checkboxes:
     • Custom streaming service requires authentication to broadcast: When selected, this configuration will be shown during the webinar so you can enter your username and password. Additionally, the Configure livestream during the webinar option is automatically selected when this option is selected.
     • Configure livestream during the webinar: Configure your live stream during the live webinar.
4. Click Save.