Set Up Your Own Live Streaming Website

Use Broadcast Live Video to publish live streams on a WordPress site you control. This guide helps you choose a streaming workflow and find the matching setup instructions.

1. Prepare WordPress and a streaming server

Install the free Broadcast Live Video plugin from WordPress.org. Your website also needs a compatible streaming server and a secure HTTPS connection. A managed VideoWhisper setup can provide the web hosting, streaming server and plugin configuration together.

2. Choose how you will broadcast

• Browser and webcam: broadcast with WebRTC from a supported browser.
• OBS or an external encoder: send your live stream using the RTMP settings supplied by your site.
• IP cameras: connect a supported RTSP camera through your streaming server.
• Scheduled playlists: prepare videos and a schedule for an automated channel.

3. Configure and test a channel

Follow the instructions for your selected workflow. Check camera and microphone permissions where needed, start a test broadcast, and open the viewer page on another device. Test the playback format and audience access rules that you intend to use.

4. Choose access and management features

Review the included features and the requirements for your use case. Configure channel permissions before opening the site to visitors. Keep private stream keys and server credentials out of public pages and screenshots.

Get help with your setup

Try the live demos, compare setup options, or contact VideoWhisper with your broadcasting source, expected audience and access requirements.