Livestreaming through QVP allows you to broadcast video content directly to your audience in real time. To begin streaming, you first need to create a channel within the QVP platform and retrieve the stream credentials associated with that channel. These credentials can then be used in streaming software such as OBS Studio to send your broadcast to QVP.
This article will cover the following steps:
Creating a Live Channel
Creating a Live Event
Setting up OBS
Starting a Live Stream
Tips and Best Practices
Creating a Channel in QVP
Before a livestream can begin, a channel must be created in the QVP portal. The channel acts as the destination where your livestream will be received, processed, and distributed.
Live channels can be reused for multiple broadcasts, and multiple channels can exist simultaneously.
After logging into QVP, navigate to Settings → Channel Settings. From there, create a new channel by selecting + New.
Only users with sufficient permissions will be able to access the channel creation interface. In the top-left corner you will also see the maximum number of channels your account is allowed to create.
A live channel contains the following information:
Name
Description
Quality Output (same as the Transcoding Profile), which determines the highest output quality among the available renditions
Stream URL
Stream Key
Once the channel has been created, it is immediately available for use.
Please note that the Stream URL and Stream Key should be treated as confidential credentials. Anyone with access to these values can broadcast directly to your channel. If you suspect the credentials have been compromised, delete the channel and create a new one to generate new credentials.
Creating a Live Event
To distribute your broadcast, you need to create a Live Event. A Live Event functions similarly to a regular video in the library, but it receives the content from your RTMP broadcast and provides options for what should happen once the livestream ends.
To create one, go to the Media Library, click + New, and select Live Event.
Enter a title for the event and select the channel you want to broadcast to, then click Create Event. The Live Event will now appear in your media library and is ready to receive a stream.
Setting up Encoder
There are several ways to broadcast live content. You may use dedicated broadcasting hardware, mobile devices, or software running on a desktop computer. In this guide we will use desktop software.
A free and widely used option is OBS Studio, which is open-source, flexible, and suitable for most streaming use cases.
Once OBS is installed and launched, the interface will display several panels for scenes, sources, audio levels, and controls.
Configure Your Scene
Start by setting up a scene that contains the input sources you want to broadcast, such as:
Cameras
Screen captures
Microphones
Media files
For testing purposes, it is often useful to include a test video or other recognizable content so you can easily confirm that the output stream is working correctly.
Configure the Stream Connection
Open File → Settings → Stream.
Set the Service to Custom. Then enter the following values from your QVP channel:
Server → Stream URL
Stream Key → Stream Key
This connects OBS to your QVP channel.
Video Settings
Under File → Settings → Video, configure the resolution and frame rate.
The output resolution should match the Quality Output defined by your channel profile. In most cases this will be 1920×1080.
Make sure the Common FPS Value matches the frame rate required by your transcoding profile. A mismatch in frame rate can lead to uneven image quality or stuttering playback.
Because QVP uses predefined transcoding profiles, incoming streams will be scaled to match the configured output resolution. For example, sending a 720p or 4K stream may still be processed and delivered as 1080p depending on the selected profile.
Output Settings
Under File → Settings → Output, configure the encoder settings.
Recommended settings for most 1080p broadcasts:
Video Bitrate: 8000 Kbps
Video Encoder: H264 / x264
Encoder Preset: Medium or Veryfast
These settings provide good visual quality while remaining compatible with most systems.
Starting the Livestream
At this point you should have:
A Live Channel
A Live Event
OBS configured with the correct stream credentials
Once your media or camera sources are active in OBS, click Start Streaming.
Next, return to the QVP Media Library and locate your Live Event. On the right side you will find preview links and embed codes. Initially, these will show a “Starting Soon” screen.
This is because your encoder is sending the stream to the platform, but the broadcast has not yet been exposed to viewers.
Open the Live Manager from the left side of the Live Event.
If your broadcast appears in the Live Manager preview, the stream has been successfully received. At this stage it is still private and only visible as a preview.
When you are ready to make the stream public, click Go Live.
After going live, a timeline will begin to generate. If you leave the Live Manager interface, the livestream will continue running until you return and select Stop Live.
It is also recommended to open the preview player for the media to verify that playback is smooth.
Ending the Livestream
When stopping the livestream you will be presented with options for what should happen to the Live Event afterward.
By default, a Post Cover will be displayed, typically a “Thank you for watching” image. You may customize this image if desired. Another option is to keep the full recording of the livestream available as on-demand content.
If the Save as On-Demand option is enabled, the livestream will be saved automatically regardless of the final display option selected.
Important:
Always stop the livestream from the Live Manager before stopping the encoder in OBS. Stopping the encoder first may affect timestamps and can prevent the recording from being saved correctly.
Tips and Best Practices
When producing a livestream, it is helpful to prepare additional scenes in your broadcasting software. For example, having a “Starting Soon” or countdown scene ready allows you to transition smoothly before the main broadcast begins.
If you are streaming from a desktop computer, using a wired Ethernet connection is strongly recommended. Wi-Fi connections can introduce instability and dropped frames. Streaming can also be CPU intensive, so ensure the system you are using is capable of encoding video reliably.
Many broadcasting software also has the option to also write a copy of what you are broadcasting locally. This is usually a good idea as this isn't reliant on external sources or network connectivity.
OBS will display warnings in the bottom status panel if performance issues occur, such as dropped frames or encoder overload.
Multiple Live Events can exist simultaneously and can use the same channel without conflict.
Always perform a test broadcast before an important livestream, particularly if new cameras, microphones, or other equipment are involved.
The default DVR (Digital Video Recorder) duration is 2 hours. If a broadcast exceeds this duration, the entire recording may not be saved correctly.
If you require special channel configurations or assistance with your livestream setup, please contact support.
More detailed information about Live Manager and its features can be found in the Live Manager documentation.
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