This guide explains how to stream a live video on both the Infomaniak streaming platform and YouTube Live.

Prerequisites

• Read and accept the YouTube terms of service.
• Activate the "live" function on YouTube (this may take 24 hours).
• Enable the Simulcast option:
  1. Click here to access the management of your product on the Manager Infomaniak (need help?).
  2. Click directly on the name assigned to the product concerned.
  3. Click on Settings in the left sidebar.
  4. Click on Options in the left sidebar.
  5. Subscribe to the Simulcast option by clicking the ACTIVATE button.

Streaming a video on Infomaniak and YouTube

To do this:

1. Click here to access the management of your product on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the product in question.
3. Click on Settings in the left sidebar.
4. Click on Options in the left sidebar.
5. Click on Configure in the Simulcast box.
6. Click on Add.
7. Choose YouTube Live.
8. Choose a name for the simulcast and log in to the Google account that manages your YouTube channel.
9. Accept the terms and click on Add:
   
10. Click here to open the live streaming page on YouTube.

In case of issue / Scheduling

• Warning, the stream will be sent directly to YouTube at the time of addition.
• If you wish to schedule the simulcast:
  • Disable the option Enable this simulcast when adding a simulcast.
  • Use the scheduling tool to set your preferred times:
    
• Your source stream must have a frame rate defined (it may not be the case with some IP cameras).
• The simulcast is automatically stopped at the end of the broadcast; two options are available to you to restart the simulcast:
  • Enable the simulcast from the configuration of this option ( familiarize yourself with the procedure explained above).
  • Schedule another event from the scheduling tool.