Since videos are typically large files, they can take a long time to upload. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to speed up the video upload process. The first is to make sure you’re using an internet connection with adequate speed. Different connections run at different speeds, and the faster your speed […]

Many broadcasters choose to live stream over Facebook with Dacast in order to maximize their viewership. To do so, you have three options: use a social share code, use multi-destination streaming, or use Switchboard Live. Option 1: Use the Dacast iFrame Social Share Code Start by setting up your live stream or uploading an on-demand […]

One of Dacast’s strong points is that it offers a wide variety of preference customization. This quality is valuable because it gives you access to the broadcasting experience that best suits your unique needs. This post will guide you through setting up your Dacast video preferences for live streaming and VOD hosting.  To get started, […]

This will guide you through upgrading your account. Before to decide to upgrade your plan, you can take a look at your current plan under “Account” > “Plan”, where you will see more details about the current data of your plan:   Whatever your plan is, to upgrade you will have  2 options:   Click on the […]

All our plans are billed annually, but we also propose live streaming pricing on a monthly basis for the Scale plan.  When you sign up for a Scale plan with Dacast, you are charged for three months of service upfront on a month-to-month basis. You are given the 2000 GBs of bandwidth monthly at that […]

Dacast allows you to create Playlists to group multiple videos into a single player that you can embed anywhere to allow the playback of several videos in one place. These video content management tools help you keep your content organized and accessible.  Start with a Folder Before you create a Playlist you’ll need to create […]

Protect your live stream by setting a threshold email alert. Dacast account monitor will send you an email alert when you have 10% of Bandwidth (GB) left on your account. To do so, it is easy! You just have to follow the few steps below:  How to Set Up a Low Bandwidth Email Alert STEP […]

Wondering how to cancel your Dacast account? The answer to this question depends on whether you are using a Dacast free trial account or a paid Dacast account. In this post, we will cover how to cancel your Dacast account for both paid plans and free trials. How to Cancel a Dacast Free Trial  As […]

At Dacast, we offer three main video streaming plans in addition to a custom option for high-volume broadcasters.  Here are the pricing details for each of our plans:  Starter: $39/month but billed annually at $468 (no monthly starter plans available) Event: $63/month but billed annually at $756 (no monthly starter plans available) Scale: $188/month but […]