=== WpStream ===
Contributors: wpstream
Tags: live streaming, stream live, video live, live broadcast, ppv live streaming, ppv live, stream webcam, streaming, broadcast, live video, video streaming, pay par view, tv stream, webcast
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 5.5.3
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPL
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html

WpStream is a Video Streaming Plugin that lets you broadcast live events and helps you sell tickets or recordings via WooCommerce.

== Description ==
WpStream is designed for effortless Live Streaming, Video-On-Demand and Pay-Per-View. It is your live-streaming solution, specially designed for WordPress to provide an affordable and seamless experience.

Choose from an array of monthly streaming plans that have been predefined and selectively calculated to suit each business and entrepreneur. 

You may stream live directly from the browser or use specialized RTMP broadcast software like OBS, Wirecast, Larix, etc. Moreover, you are not limited to desktop Apps, you can even use your smartphone. Complete instructions and video tutorials are available on our <a href="https://wpstream.net/blog/">website</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIjItiJc4Z7aJApj3W6ArJA">YouTube channel</a>.

Video playback is compatible with all modern browsers and platforms, including mobile. Each event you create will have its own pre-made video page and you may also include the player in any webpage of your WordPress site via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiDxl9SPhtw&ab_channel=WpStream">shortcodes</a>. You can set up unlimited channels, unlimited videos, and have unlimited viewers.

One of our key priorities is your content’s security. No matter what kind of content you choose to broadcast to your viewers, we guarantee that your data is fully <a href="https://wpstream.net/protecting-your-video-content-with-wpstream/">encrypted</a> and that you have full ownership and control over it. Our reliable, powerful, and highly secure tool gives customers full authority in a world where video platforms have too much control over data. This allows you more time to innovate and inspire.

Monetize your content by setting up the WooCommerce plugin and turning your live or recorded videos into products and offer them for free, as a one time-purchase or as recurring subscriptions.

Please visit our site for more details: <a href="https://wpstream.net/">Wpstream – Video Streaming for WordPress</a>
 


== What’s New? ==
We are happy to announce that we have recently launched our Consultancy Program. In this program, we assign a consultant to a customer based on their needs. This was done with the aim of offering a highly personalized experience before, during, and after live-streams. These consultants act as an extension of our own support team but resolve issues that are outside our support team's reach.

Consultants aid with navigating WordPress, resolve plugin conflicts and misconfigurations, explain and help implement beta and experimental features, and provide all this in the language of your choice.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

=What can I live stream with?=
Any app with RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) capability. For example, Wirecast, OBS, XSplit, iPhones, and Androids. See here.

=How many people can watch my broadcast at the same time?=
Virtually no limits, you can stream to hundreds of thousands or more.

=Can I stream on multiple sites?=
Yes. You can use the same WpStream account for multiple WordPress websites.

=Can I use the plugin with my own theme?=
Our plugin works well with any theme.

=Can my website users broadcast on their own?=
It is possible under certain circumstances to enable broadcasting for regular users, see this and this.


== Installation ==
1. Review our comprehensive tutorials here  https://wpstream.net/category/getting-started/
2. Install and enable the plugin from https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wpstream.zip or by searching for 'WpStream' in your plugin install page
3. Signup with <a href="https://wpstream.net/">WpStream</a> and get your credentials
4. Under the "WpStream" section of your WordPress admin, use the WpStream credentials to activate your plugin
5. (Optional) Install and activate <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/">WooCommerce</a> if you need to create pay-per-view video products
6. Create and publish a new 'Free Live Channel" (under 'Free Free Live Channel / Free Video') or a 'Live channel' type Product (under 'Products')
7. After publishing your Channel/Product, click the "BROADCAST TO CHANNEL" button. Wait for the channel to become available and select your favorite way to broadcast ('Browser' or '3rd Party'). The browser broadcast will open a pop-up that will immediately begin to broadcast. The '3rd party' option will give you the 'rtmp' parameters you need to set up on your encoder (i.e. OBS)
8. Live video will be available on the Channel/Product 'permalink' page shortly after starting your broadcast