How to Live Stream on Panda Video

In this article, you'll learn step-by-step how to run a live stream with security and quality using the Panda Video platform. The live streaming feature lets you share content in real time with your audience, with advanced protection measures to ensure complete privacy during the broadcast.

How to Start Your Live Stream Securely

Follow the steps below to configure your live stream securely:

1. Access your Panda Video account

• Log in to your dashboard.
• Click on the “Live” tab in the side menu.

2. Create and configure your live

• Click on “New Live”.
• Choose whether to stream now or schedule for a future date.

3. Copy your stream keys

• In the live settings tab, copy the Stream URL and Stream Key.
• Paste this info into your streaming software, like OBS Studio.

4. Choose your streaming qualities

• The “Original” quality comes selected by default.
• You can enable other options (720p, 480p, 360p, and 240p).

💡 Additional qualities cost R$ 0.03 per minute per enabled quality, except on the Gold plan, where they are free.

5. Start your live

• Wait until the stream status shows “Ready to stream”.
• Then, click “Start” in OBS or your chosen software.

6. Share your live

• Copy the embed code from the top-right of the live page.
• Embed it on your website or members area.
• You can also use the direct embed via browser (not recommended if domain protection is active).

Available Features in Lives

Panda Video offers several features to power up your live stream:

• Set a custom thumbnail
• Restream to other platforms
• Real-time data tracking
• Secure embedding
• Convert the live into a video after the broadcast

Exclusive Features of the New Live

• Live chat: Real-time interaction with your audience.
• Always-on server: Go live anytime without scheduling.
• Multiple and predefined keys: Speed up new stream setups.
• Detailed metrics: Track live performance with full analytics.

Understanding Streaming Metrics

• Bitrate: Data sent per second. Higher means better quality.
• Framerate (FPS): Smoothness of the video.
• Viewers: Number of people watching in real time.
• Latency: Time between capture and display. The lower, the better.
• Freezes: Identifies playback issues, even if they happen to a single user.

Broadcast Security

Your live is protected with the same advanced security features available in on-demand videos:

• Domain control
• Download restrictions
• Watermarking
• Link leak protection

📌 Need help? Contact our support team via chat or WhatsApp. We'll help you get the most out of your live!

Got any questions?

Reach out to our support team via chat, and our team will do their best to resolve any questions you have.

Not using Panda Video yet? Visit our pricing page and choose the plan that’s right for your business.

Updated on: 07/31/2025