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How to Secure Video Content With Signed Keys

Signed Keys let you control who can watch your embedded videos and live streams, and for how long. Instead of a static embed code that anyone can copy, Signed Keys generate a time-limited token on your server — so even if someone grabs your embed URL, it expires in minutes. Works with both VOD and Live streams. The token generation process is identical — only the Content ID format and embed URL path differ. This guide walks you through everything you need to get Signed Keys working on your...

What is the Minimum Upload Speed for Live Streaming on Dacast?

There is no mandatory minimum upload speed for live streaming on Dacast. It all depends on the quality of video you want to stream. The upload internet speed for live streaming should be around double what you plan to use to live stream, so you can comfortably use 50% of the speed. You can push this to up to 80% of your internet connection speed if need be. For example, a 1,000 kbps connection would let you stream from 500 kbps all the way to 800kbps. If you are streaming at more tha...

SRT Ingest on Dacast: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Use It

SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) is a UDP-based ingest protocol built for real-time video contribution over imperfect networks. As part of Dacast’s new ingest pipeline, SRT support was introduced alongside the existing RTMP ingest to improve stream stability, reduce interruptions, and create a foundation for future ingest enhancements such as deeper transport monitoring and eventual support for additional media components (like multiple audio tracks and captions), once downstream systems support ...

How to Seamlessly Migrate to Dacast: A Step-by-Step Guide

Migrating video content to a new professional streaming platform may sound complex, but with the right approach, you can switch without downtime or disruption. If you’ve decided it’s time to move, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re coming from Vimeo, Brightcove, YouTube, or another provider, Dacast makes it simple to migrate your video library, live channels, and audience experiences. Follow our practical step-by-step guide to get started quickly and confidently. Our world-class Success ...

Getting Started with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

Use the Dacast Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server to bring Dacast’s streaming and video hosting capabilities directly to your AI tools. The Dacast MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server integrates Dacast’s comprehensive video streaming and hosting platform with your AI-powered applications. Once configured, you can upload and manage video content, control live streams, review analytics, and access nearly all of Dacast’s broadcasting infrastructure through natural-language prompts in supported AI ...

Quick Start with Live Streaming (OBS Studio)

In this OBS Tutorial for Dacast, we will discuss how to set up a live stream by connecting the Dacast streaming solution to OBS Studio, a free and open-source broadcasting software with integrated encoding capabilities. This guide is for the Windows version of the encoder. Video tutorial available here. Step 1: Add Details to Broadcast Setting Open the settings of OBS Studio: Go to the “Stream” tab. Select “Custom...” from the Service drop-down at the top. You...

What Is HLS Streaming?

HTTP Live Streaming (or HLS) is an adaptive streaming communications protocol created by Apple. It is used for communication between iOS and Apple TV devices. HLS has the capability to evenly distribute either live or any on-demand video. As such, it is the sole technology available for adaptively streaming to Apple devices HLS is widely supported in streaming servers from numerous vendors and live streaming providers as real-time transmuxing functions in distribution platforms like those fro...

How to Use Password Protection on the Dacast platform

Dacast is a secure streaming solution equipped with the password protection tools you need for your live streaming content. We’ve put together a few simple steps on how to have your live stream and video content, password protected. Live streams/Video On Demand/Expo/Playlists Content Click on the Edit Button (which appears as a pencil icon) on your live streams/Video On Demand/Expo/Playlists content: From there, navigate to the SECURITY tab as circled below...

Enhanced Folder and File Management

Managing Your Folders Dacast offers an easy to use and efficient folder management for your uploaded contents. This will make your uploaded contents easy to sort out from using a nice tag management, a drag and drop feature and a smooth user interface. Here are the things that you can do with the new and improved folder management system: Select/Create a folder when uploading a content As soon as you upload a video, a prompt will appear where you can create or select an existing folder whe...

How to Organize Dacast VOD Content in the New Back Office

One of the great functions of Dacast is a comprehensive video content management system of VOD content. In this post, we will guide you through the process of organizing your Dacast VOD content in the back office by creating folders of videos. To get started, you must be logged into your Dacast account at https://app.dacast.com/: STEP 1: Navigate to the "Folders" tab STEP 2: On the left side, you will see all your folders. On the right, you can click on "Filte...

How to Delete Your Uploaded Videos

You probably need to delete uploaded videos from time to time because they are no longer relevant, you need storage space, or for other reasons. To delete your video content in your Dacast account, you will need to move the videos to your “Trash” folder and then select ‘Empty Trash’. To do so, we invite you to review the step by step walkthrough below: Move your video(s) to the trash folder 1. Once in your Dacast account, click on ‘ Videos’ on the left menu of your dashboard: ...

How to use Dacast Signed Keys?

What are Signed keys? Signed Keys are an alternative to Domain Control for preventing your videos from being embedded where you don't want them to be. Whereas Domain Control security is based upon verifying the referrer information sent by the embedding user agent, user-signed security is based upon verifying a signature appended to your embed code that is generated using a secret signing key shared by you and Dacast. How to turn ON the Signed Key feature to your account? Login...

Upload Your Files from Google Drive

We understand how tedious it is to individually upload dozens of files one at a time. Let our Google Drive bulk video upload tool save that hassle for you. This feature allows customers who have plans with this feature to upload a large number of files or one or more single large-sized video files hosted on Google Drive. Go to Upload Video and select Google Drive. 2. Select your Google account. 3. If you want to upload an entire folder of videos, click the desi...

Easily Export Your Vimeo Videos to Your Dacast Account

Do you have videos on Vimeo that you want to move to Dacast? You can easily transfer all the videos you have stored on your Vimeo account without downloading or uploading anything using our Vimeo Migration Tool. Vimeo Migration Tool Our Vimeo Migration Tool will allow us to pull all of the content from your Vimeo account and import everything directly to your Dacast account. To proceed, we will need one of the following pieces of information from your Vimeo account: Account ID Sho...

How to Use OBS Studio for Professional Streaming in 2026

You’re trying to break out as the next big live-streaming sensation but don’t know where to start? First things first, you must be able to produce high-quality streams. To do that, you’ll need to have high-quality screen recordings, crisp audio output, and an optimized recording path. Furthermore, the content must be good enough for high-resolution viewing in full-screen mode and on mobile devices. And how exactly can you achieve all this? By using the right recording software, of course. Cur...

How to Embed Live Streaming Video on Your Website [2026 Update]

In 2026, embedded live video isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s the default expectation. Viewers want to watch events, webinars, worship services, product launches, and sports without being pushed to a third-party platform. Embedding keeps your audience on your pages, supports a branded player experience, and gives you more control over privacy, monetization, and analytics. Audience behavior is also shifting away from traditional live TV toward streaming-first habits: 44% of live-streaming viewers say t...

RTMP Server Hosting: What It Is and How to Access It

Seamless video live streaming has become a cornerstone for creators, developers, and businesses alike. Having a reliable solution for real-time media transmission is essential, and this is where RTMP server hosting comes into play. But what exactly is an RTMP server, and how can you access one to power your streaming needs? Real-time messaging protocol (RTMP) is the gold standard in live video streaming and is credited with making video and audio data streaming accessible to everyone. In t...

How to Create a Live Scoreboard Overlay When Streaming Sports Online

In today's increasingly digital world, broadcasting sports online is becoming more popular. Companies like DAZN, for example, have moved from filming in the stands to making billion-dollar deals with sports leagues. More than 30% of fans now live stream sports to their mobile device or tablets, as it gives them control over how they watch their favorite team in action. As this trend indicates, sports fans have always been at the cutting edge of technology. One of those is scoreboard overlays ...

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing

Does Dacast Provide Customer Support for My Viewers?
Dacast does not provide customer support for the viewers, but only to its customers. If you are interested in live customer support for your viewers, this may be possible at an extra cost via our professional services.
What Payment Methods do You Accept for My Dacast account?
As our main payment sources, Dacast supports both credit cards (all major credit cards accepted) and PayPal. If you wish to purchase an event plan or an annual plan you can also pay by check or wire transfer. For wire transfer information please contact one of our sales representatives.
What is the Video Viewer Limit on Regular Accounts with Dacast?
There is no viewer limit for videos on regular Dacast accounts. We have facilitated broadcasts with hundreds of thousands of concurrent viewers. Dacast uses a global Content Delivery Network (CDN) that allows users to stream to vast audiences without the concern of hitting a limit that would overwork a smaller server network. This top tier CDN is available on all plans. If you plan on streaming to large numbers of viewers, please make sure you purchase the appropriate amount of bandwidth. Any questions or you want to access this feature? Please contact us.
What Can I Do if I Experience a Video API Issue in My Dacast Account?
Our documentation is automatically updated each time we improve our API. You can test each API call directly in the documentation. To do so, please follow our guide here.
I was billed from DACAST INC, what was this?
If you haven’t signed up for a Dacast account and are seeing this on your credit card statement, chances are you bought access to a stream/video recently from one of our live streaming customers or partners. So either you did a Pay-Per-View for an event or signed up for a subscription. Try to line up when you purchased and if you watched anything that day for which required payment.
Is There a Limited Number of Live Channels in My Dacast Account?
There are no live channels limits in your Dacast account. However, by default, you cannot create more than 20 live channels in your Dacast account without contacting us. If you need more than 20 live channels in your account, please contact us and we will make it happen.
What Do I Do When My Video Bandwidth Limit is Exceeded?
Set up Playback Protection, which is essentially overage protection. In this scenario, you put a credit card on file that is authorized to refill your bank of Bandwidth if you go over your monthly bandwidth or Event Plan bandwidth. You can check out our Playback Protection Walkthrough for more details. An alternative option is just letting the bandwidth run out. This will cause your streams to shut off when you burn through the bandwidth on your account, but you will not suffer any additional consequences.
Which Dacast Embed Code Should I Use?
Dacast provides two embed code options for live streaming: JS and iframe. Both of these work for playback on your website or app via desktop and mobile devices as long as the content itself supports it. The JS embed code is the default embed code for Dacast, and it supports the most features. This includes being responsive if the elements are designed inside is a different size and working with the referrer restriction feature. To embed it in a WordPress website for instance, just copy and paste it in your article. This must be done in the text mode. The iframe embed code is the most universally compatible embed code. The caveat is that some features do not work with it.
In What Currency Will Dacast Issue My Paywall Revenue?
For all your video monetization efforts, Dacast will give you back your video paywall revenue in USD.
Dacast Video Storage Overview and Pricing FAQ
This depends on your plan level. Please log in to your Dacast account and click DASHBOARD and the top center box shows how much included storage you have.

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