For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt
For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt
Livestreaming Setup & Management Guide
## What is livestreaming?
Creators can start a live broadcast on Passes and monetize it through tips, pay-to-view access, or pay-per-minute viewing.
## Feature highlights
- The Live Now section on the Explore page showcases creators who are currently live.
- For the best streaming experience, use desktop with OBS.
- Webcam streaming is also available.
## How to start a livestream
You can navigate to livestreaming by:
- Going to Creator Tools > Livestreaming.
- Going to your profile and selecting Go Live under your bio.
## Customize livestream access and pricing
Choose whether your livestream is free or paid.
Payment options include:
- Pay to View: fans pay once to unlock the livestream.
- Pay Per Minute: fans are charged by the minute while watching.
You can also:
- Set pricing by membership tier.
- Grant free access to specific lists.
- Allow non-membership holders to purchase access, potentially at a different price.
## OBS setup
OBS is recommended for the best streaming quality.
To stream with OBS:
1. Use a stable network.
2. In OBS, manually enter the server link from Passes, listed as Ingestion Endpoint / Server.
3. In OBS, manually enter the Stream Key from Passes, listed as Streaming Key.
4. Start your broadcast in OBS.
5. Select Go Live on the Passes page to start your livestream.
## Webcam streaming
You can also go live through webcam streaming.
Latency options include:
- Low Latency: about a 5-second delay.
- Normal Latency: about a 30-second delay and may improve stream quality if you are experiencing issues.
## Manage your livestream
Your livestream dashboard shows:
- Chat activity
- Viewer count
- Total tips
- Streaming duration
You can also copy your livestream link from the dashboard to share externally.
## After your livestream
After ending your livestream, a recording automatically appears in your Vault so you can reuse or share it later.
Still need help?
The Passes support team is here to help. Send your question to help@passes.com. 720 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038