Today, we’ll give a thorough walkthrough of creating a playlist channel on Dacast. You can also check out the Video tutorial here.    Creating a Playlist Channel Playlists are found on the main menu (left side), just below FOLDERS. To create a playlist, click CREATE PLAYLIST: Now enter a name for the Playlist, then click […]

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 files […]

In order to prepare your content for mobile VOD access, you must first make sure that the file follows a very specific format. This format is MP4 with H.264 video (high profile) and AAC audio (low complexity profile, or “LC”). If the file is a different format, you have two options: encode it on your […]

In this post, we are covering how to navigate the Dacast VOD solution. We will cover everything from uploading your videos to configuring paywalls and more. La versión española está disponible aquí. 1. Get Started with VOD Streaming Creating video on demand VOD content over Dacast requires uploading media files to our network of servers. […]

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/: […]

What is Dacast’s Expo Video Portal Feature  Dacast’s new Expo video portal feature is an immersive video gallery that allows you to organize videos together and share a collection of videos with your audience.  For example, if you do not have a website, this is the perfect way to launch a content gallery in minutes […]

Yes, you can include HD video content in your Dacast playlists. This applies to both VOD and live content. On the Dacast platform, a playlist is a group of videos that can be set to play one by one in a specified order. You can create a playlist from your existing live streams and Video […]

Yes, this feature is available on the new Dacast platform. All you need to do is make sure that you are on a paid pricing plan with Dacast, so we can enable this feature for you. On your video on demand (VOD) section under the details section, all you have to do is click on […]

Dacast’s online video hosting platform has a video replacement option that allows you to replace the content on an embedded video player without changing the embed code.  This is a useful tool if you have embedded your video on a website and want to change the content without having to change the video’s embed code. […]

Dacast’s video management system is designed to make managing large video collections simple and effective.  Our video content management system (CMS) allows you to create folders for your videos, which behave a lot like categories. This system allows you to organize your account’s video collection in a similar manner to the file system on your […]