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Search Live Streaming Manage Account M3U8 VOD RTMP Video Encoding Video tutorials Help Articles. Latest Articles Most Popular Getting Started Latest Articles Type of channels Dacast Offers We have several types of live streaming Dacast channels in order to meet every Broadcaster’s needs. All of our live channels (except Standard Passthrough) are transcoding channels (meaning they come with Adaptive streaming ABR). Standard Passthrough The default live stream channels we have are called Standard Passthrough channels, ready-to-broadcast format channels where the source is responsible for the output quality by choosing resolution, framerate, bitrate, keyframe interval, and potentially other transcoding parameters based on the How to Cancel a Dacast Account Wondering how to cancel your Dacast account? The answer to this question depends on whether you are using a Dacast free trial account or a paid Dacast account. In this post, we will cover how to cancel your Dacast account for both paid plans and free trials. How to Cancel a Dacast Free Trial As you may know, we provide a totally free trial with no strings attached. So, if you aren’t happy after Setting Up HLS Streaming using Videon EdgeCaster Hardware Encoder with Dacast (Windows & Mac) In the world of live streaming, having the right tools and configuration is key to delivering high-quality content to your audience. One such tool is Videon EdgeCaster Hardware Encoder which, when combined with Dacast, can help you achieve seamless HLS live streaming. In this blog, we will guide you through the process of setting up this hardware encoder with Dacast to ensure your live broadcasts go off without a hitch. Step 1: Create a New Navigating the Dacast Onboarding To ensure users make the most of their experience, Dacast offers a user-friendly onboarding process that acts as a guiding beacon through the platform’s features. In this article, we will explore the Dacast onboarding, shedding light on how you can effortlessly navigate through the platform and unlock its full potential. Accessing the Onboarding Flows When you log on to Dacast, you can start your journey by clicking on the question mark icon in the header. Provide Livestream Replay For Your Viewers In the fast-paced world of online content, we understand that not everyone can catch your livestream event in real-time. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce how to provide a replay of your live stream for your viewers. Our live stream recording feature allows you to record your live stream using the Dacast platform, allowing viewers to be able to watch a replayed telecast of the stream. Now we do recommend as part of industry standards, Explore audio solutions on Dacast Audio on Dacast Dacast is more geared towards video streaming, but it is possible to set up live streaming and on-demand audio streaming, as well. The Dacast platform enables you to create audio live streams and upload audio to the platform. Here we will show you the different methods by which you can use your audio files for live streaming and on-demand content. Audio Live streaming Click on the live stream menu and create a Most Popular What Is HLS Streaming? HTTP Live Streaming (or HLS) is an adaptive streaming communications protocol created by Apple. It is used for communication between iOS and Apple TV devices.HLS has the capability to evenly distribute either live or any on-demand video. How to Use Password Protection on the Dacast platform Dacast is a secure streaming solution equipped with the tools you need to password protect your live streaming content.We’ve put together a few simple steps on how to have your live stream and video content, Enhanced Folder and File Management Dacast offers an easy to use and efficient folder management for your uploaded contents. This will make your uploaded contents easy to sort out from using a nice tag management, a drag and drop feature and a smooth user interface. How to Organize Dacast VOD Content in the New Back Office 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. How to Delete Your Uploaded Videos You probably need to delete videos from time to time because they are no longer relevant, you need storage space, or for other reasons. To delete your video content in your Dacast account, you will need to move the videos to your Trash” folder and then select ‘Empty Trash’. How to use Dacast Signed Keys? Signed Keys are an alternative to Domain Control for preventing your videos from being embedded where you don’t want them to be. Whereas Domain Control security is based upon verifying the referrer information sent by the embedding user agent, user signed security is based upon verifying a signature appended to your embed code that is generated using a secret signing key shared by you and Dacast. Getting Started Upload Your Files from Google Drive We understand how tedious it is to individually upload dozens of files one at a time. Let our Google Drive bulk video upload tool save that hassle for you. This feature allows customers who have plans with this feature to upload a large...