StreamYard Onboarding — Quick Guide
Welcome to the StreamYard family! We know that getting started with live streaming or recording can feel daunting—but we’ll guide you through it.
StreamYard is a live video production and recording tool in your browser. No downloads required—just a computer with a mic and camera.
Community: Join thousands of creators in our user Facebook Community to swap tips, get feedback, and see product announcements.
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Ease of UseSimple, intuitive, no installs.
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StabilityRock-solid streaming & recording.
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Professional ContentBranding, layouts, and 1080p quality.
First Checks▾
- Use a supported browser & device. Chrome/Edge on desktop recommended; check OS/hardware basics. StreamYard Requirements
- First steps overview. Quick start for brand-new users. First Steps
Checklist
1. Connect Your Destinations▾
- Add channels (YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) from Destinations. Connect YouTube · LinkedIn
Note: If permissions break later, try Reconnect or Remove and re-add the destination. (Custom RTMP can’t be “reconnected” — edit/remove instead.) Learn how.
2. Create Your First Studio▾
- Create → Live stream → Studio (even if you’ll only record). Create a Live Stream
- Set quality: (aim for 1080p; ≥ 5 Mbps upload; prefer ethernet). 1080p guide
- Branding pass: Upload Logo / Overlays / Backgrounds; add Background Music for intermissions. Background Music · Assets
- Slides without screen share: Upload decks/PDFs directly. Sharing Slides
3. Record Like a Pro▾
- Enable Local Recordings (per-participant, studio-quality). Local Recording
- Find & export recordings. Download Recordings · Export Projects
- Recording controls: Pause, resume, restart. Recording controls
4. Invite Guests▾
- Share the Invite link and send Guest Instructions (mic/cam permissions, headphones, ethernet). Guest Instructions
- Guest multistreaming: Guest Destinations lets each guest add up to 2 of their own (paid plans). Guest Destinations
5. Tech Check▾
- Audio: → pick mic/speakers; set Echo Cancellation / Stereo per use case. Improve Audio
- Firewall/VPN: Allow StreamYard domains/ports or test off the firewall. Firewall/Proxy
6. Go Live or Use Pre-Recorded▾
- Go Live now or Schedule from the Studio. Create a Live Stream
- Pre-Recorded Streaming: Upload MP4/MOV (H.264/AAC), schedule to “air” as live. Check limits (size/length/bitrate). Pre-Recorded Streaming
- Custom RTMP: Stream anywhere, but no scheduling/chat import/viewer count. Custom RTMP
7. Webinars with On-Air (optional)▾
- On-Air webinars with built-in registration and embeddable player. Create an On-Air Webinar
- Privacy & restrictions: Make private; restrict by domain; customize registration fields. Customize Registration
- Embed the On-Air player on your site. Embed On-Air
8. After the Show▾
- Locate recordings (Library / Past Broadcasts). Troubleshoot “can’t find.” Find my recordings
- Export project files or download synced tracks for your editor. Export Projects
- Optional: Embed recordings on your website. Embed Recordings
Quick Checklists▾