Plain-language definitions for every live streaming term — from RTMP and bitrate to CDNs, encoders, and beyond.
Real-Time Messaging Protocol — the standard way to push a live stream from your device to YouTube Live servers.
A unique authentication code that tells YouTube which channel your streaming software should broadcast to.
Streaming a pre-recorded video as a YouTube Live event — viewers see the LIVE badge while you recorded it in advance.
Broadcasting the same live stream to multiple platforms simultaneously — YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Live at once.
A continuous looping live stream that runs around the clock with no host required after initial setup.
Software or hardware that compresses your video for real-time delivery over the internet to YouTube Live.
The number of video frames per second in your stream — 30fps for standard content, 60fps for gaming.
The core difference between on-demand video uploads and real-time live streams — and when to use each on YouTube.
The delivery protocol YouTube uses to send stream segments to viewers worldwide — the backbone of internet video.
How Content Delivery Networks distribute your stream to viewers globally with low latency and zero buffering.
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