This topic describes how to use the live URL generator.
Prerequisites
- A streaming domain is added. For more information, see Add a domain name.
- (Optional) An ingest domain is added and bound to the streaming domain. This is required
if you need to obtain ingest URLs. For more information, see Add a domain name and Bind an ingest domain to a streaming domain.
Note If you need only to pull streams, the ingest domain is not required.
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(Optional) A transcoding template is configured. This is required if you need to obtain streaming URLs for transcoded streams. For more information, see Transcoding management.
Background information
- The live URL generator can be used to generate ingest URLs and streaming URLs. You can generate a streaming URL for original quality streams or transcoded streams. You must configure a transcoding template before you can generate a streaming URL for transcoded streams.
- A streaming URL can be used by ApsaraVideo Player SDK or third-party software, such as VLC, to play the stream. A streaming URL for transcoded streams can meet the requirements of various clients and network environments.
- An ingest URL can be used by Push SDK or third-party software, such as Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), to ingest the stream.