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Domain Control and Geo-Restrictions for Embedded Video Players

  Video piracy is a huge issue in today’s world that grows more and more digital by the day. With Dacast’s platform, you can implement restrictions on embedded video players that give you more control over your content and greater protection against piracy.  There are two types of restrictions you can apply when you embed […]

How to Check if a Port is Open to Stream on Mac

  Ports For Live Streaming on Dacast Dacast needs ports 80, 443, or 1935 open to live stream. The first port that You use when streaming is 1935. Most setups should have these ports already opened by default. How to Find Open Ports on a Mac You can find what ports are open on an […]

Wired vs. Wireless Internet: Which is Better for Live Streaming?

  Wired vs Wireless Internet Connection Internet connection is something important to take into consideration when trying to maintain a high-quality live stream. When it comes to an internet connection for l ive streaming on your website, wired internet is a much better option. The reason for this is that important and critical broadcasts should […]