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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 […]

Can I Host Audio Files on Dacast?

  Hosting of Audio Files Yes, Dacast accounts can be used to host audio files and other non-video files, as long as they are in an MP3 or MP4 format. Since Dacast has audio hosting features, you can create an audio-only streaming platform with podcasts or live radio shows. Non-Video Content For non-video content, only […]