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Are There Video File Size Limitations on Dacast?

No, Dacast does not place limits on video file size. However, it is important to point out that videos with larger file sizes could impose issues on the viewers’ end, so they require a bit of extra attention. For example, if you are uploading a 4K file, it is important that you offer multiple renditions […]

Is the Dacast Live Streaming Solution available in Canada?

A Is the Dacast Live Streaming Solution available in Canada?   Yes, Dacast uses a worldwide content delivery network in order to send streams to viewers. This includes both live and on-demand services. This is due to the CDN connection that Dacast utilizes (Limelight Networks), which has a server presence all over the world. Background: […]

How Does Overage (Playback) Protection Work for Bandwidth?

Dacast - Live Streaming and On Demand Video Platform

  Bandwidth overage protection is how Dacast keeps live streams up and running when users are out of bandwidth. The way this works is whenever you run out of bandwidth, the system will order the amount that you have selected under “Playback Protection.”  For example, if you selected 50 GB of “Playback Protection,” the system […]

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 […]