How to live on Panda?

In this article, you will learn how to set up and start a live stream using the Panda Video platform.

The Live feature allows you to broadcast content in real time to your audience, with options to configure the transmission quality, schedule your Live, monitor its status, and record the content to make it available later.

Panda Video's live streaming infrastructure uses specialized AWS technology, providing a more resilient structure designed for live streaming.

In addition, Live features a dedicated player for live streaming, developed specifically to provide a more optimized viewing experience tailored to the characteristics of this type of content.

How to create a live stream

1. Access the Live section

• Log in to your Panda Video account.
• Click Live in the side menu.
• Click New Live to start creating a new transmission.

2. Choose the transmission method

Choose how you want to create your live stream.

Currently, the available option is:

• RTMP: allows you to send your live stream using software or an encoder, such as OBS Studio.

The Studio option is also displayed on this screen, but it is currently unavailable and marked as Coming soon.

RTMP is selected by default. Click Continue to proceed with the configuration.

3. Configure your live stream

In the Configure step, enter the basic information for your transmission:

• Add a title for your live stream.
• Choose the maximum quality.
• Enable DVR if you want viewers to be able to rewind the live stream while it is still in progress.

The maximum available quality depends on your Panda Video plan:

• Bronze and Silver: up to HD (720p).
• Gold: up to Full HD (1080p).
• Enterprise: up to 4K.

4. Configure latency and continue

In the Server step, configure the latency profile for your live stream.

The available options balance real-time delivery and transmission stability:

• Low: 6–12 seconds, designed for a more real-time experience.
• Standard: 12–20 seconds, balancing delay and stability. Recommended for most cases.
• High: 20–30 seconds, prioritizing maximum stability.

The United States is used as the server region for Live transmissions.

The screen may also display your available free live streaming hours and information about charges after the free allowance is exceeded.

5. Choose when to start and configure recording

In the Scheduling step, first select an available stream key.

Then, choose whether you want to:

• Go Live: create the transmission to start as soon as you send the signal from your streaming software.
• Schedule: choose a future date and time for the transmission.

You can also enable recording if you want the live stream to be saved after it ends. When recording is enabled, choose the destination folder where the content will be stored.

The recording is generated as a single file, reducing the risk of failures or missing segments in the final content.

After reviewing the information, confirm the creation of your live stream.

Each account has its own RTMP address

Each account has its own RTMP address for live streaming, which remains the same over time.

However, the address may vary in specific situations, such as when running simultaneous Lives.

Therefore, always use the RTMP address displayed on the platform for the specific Live you want to broadcast, especially when creating simultaneous Lives.

When running simultaneous Lives, the address may vary to identify each transmission correctly.

For example:

vz-79fdff48-a89.us.pandavideo.live

may be used for the first Live.

A second simultaneous Live may use:

vz-79fdff48-a89.2.us.pandavideo.live

6. Copy the streaming details

On the Live page, copy:

• Stream URL (Adress)
• Live Key

Then, paste these details into your streaming software or encoder, such as OBS Studio.

👉 For more information, see Best Practices in OBS for Lives on Panda Video.

7. Monitor the Live status

After creating your Live, wait while the streaming channel is being prepared.

On this page, you can monitor the status of your Live, which may indicate situations such as:

• Provisioning
• Ready
• Live
• Expired

When the Live is in Provisioning status, it means that the streaming channel and stream keys are still being prepared. This process may take approximately 2 minutes.

Wait until the process is complete and the Live status is updated to Ready.

When the channel is Ready, check the Stream URL and Live Key displayed for that specific Live and enter them into OBS or another streaming software.

If the channel expires before the transmission starts, click Generate again to prepare a new channel without having to create a new Live.

8. Start the transmission

With your Live ready and the connection details configured in your streaming software, click Start Streaming in OBS or the encoder you are using.

As soon as the signal is received, your audience will be able to watch your Live.

9. Share or embed your Live

On the Live page, use the sharing options to make your transmission available to your audience.

You can copy the embed code and use it on your website or membership area.

💡 If you use security features such as Domain Control, make sure the domain where the Live will be embedded is authorized.

A player developed for live streaming

The Live structure includes a dedicated player designed exclusively for live streaming.

It was developed specifically for this type of content, with improvements including:

• Better performance in low-latency scenarios
• Improved buffer management
• More efficient transmission loading
• Reduced interruptions and playback freezes
• Better responsiveness during live playback

This structure is separate from the player used for regular videos and was developed specifically to meet the requirements of live streaming.

Live usage and pricing

Live streaming charges are calculated per minute according to the maximum quality selected for the Live.

Each plan includes a monthly allowance of free live streaming hours:

• Bronze: 1 hour per month
• Silver: 1 hour per month
• Gold: 1 hour per month
• Enterprise: 2 hours per month

At the top of the Live page, you can track your usage through the available hours indicator.

By clicking the indicator, you can view your usage details for the current billing cycle, including the free balance available, minutes consumed during the month, and any amount charged when applicable.

💡 If the free allowance is exceeded, the transmission continues normally and the additional minutes are charged according to the applicable price for the selected quality.

Features available for Lives

Panda Video offers several features to improve your live streaming experience:

• Custom thumbnails
• Restreaming to other platforms
• Real-time data monitoring
• Secure embedding
• Live recording for later availability
• Live scheduling
• DVR to allow viewers to rewind the Live
• Detailed metrics
• A dedicated player designed specifically for live streaming

Understanding live streaming metrics

• Bitrate: The amount of data transmitted per second.
• Framerate (FPS): The number of frames displayed per second.
• Viewers: The number of people watching the transmission in real time.
• Latency: The time between sending the content and displaying it to the audience.
• Buffering: Indicators that help identify issues that may affect the viewers' experience.

Security for your Live

Your Live has access to Panda Video's security features to help control where and how your content can be played.

Available features include:

• Domain Control
• Download restrictions
• Protection against unauthorized sharing

Live limitations for Trial accounts

During the Trial period, you can create Lives on Panda Video with a maximum duration of 10 minutes.

To create longer Lives and access all available features, you need to activate your account with one of Panda Video's plans.

Still have questions?

Contact our support team through the chat, and our team will do its best to answer your questions.

Not using Panda Video yet? Visit our pricing page and choose the plan that best fits your needs.

Who knows? Maybe you'll join the Panda crew! 🐼

Updated on: 08/27/2026