Multi-Platform Restreaming

Broadcast to multiple platforms simultaneously

Overview

StreamDev's restreaming feature lets you take a single live stream and push it to multiple social and video platforms at the same time. Instead of running separate encoders for each destination, your server handles the distribution—saving you time, complexity, and encoder resources.

Supported Platforms

StreamDev supports restreaming to all major live platforms and any service that accepts RTMP input:

  • YouTube Live — Stream to your YouTube channel or scheduled events
  • Twitch — Reach the gaming and creative community
  • Facebook Live — Broadcast to pages, groups, or personal profiles
  • Instagram Live — Go live directly on Instagram
  • TikTok Live — Stream to TikTok audiences in real time
  • Custom RTMP — Any platform or server that accepts an RTMP URL and stream key

Adding a Restream Destination

Setting up a new restream destination takes just a few steps:

  1. Open your stream's settings in the StreamDev dashboard
  2. Navigate to the Restreaming tab
  3. Click Add Destination and select a platform (or choose Custom RTMP)
  4. Enter the RTMP URL and Stream Key provided by the target platform
  5. Save the destination and toggle it On

Repeat these steps for each additional platform you want to stream to.

Enable & Disable Toggles

Each restream destination has an individual on/off toggle. This allows you to pre-configure all your platforms and selectively enable only the ones you need for a particular broadcast. Disabled destinations remain saved and can be turned back on at any time without re-entering credentials.

Stream Key Setup

Every platform provides its own RTMP server URL and stream key. You can find these in the live streaming settings of each platform:

  • YouTube: YouTube Studio > Go Live > Stream settings
  • Twitch: Creator Dashboard > Settings > Stream
  • Facebook: Live Producer > Stream setup
  • TikTok: TikTok Live Center > Server URL & Stream Key

Copy the URL and key exactly as provided. StreamDev stores them securely on your server.

Bandwidth Considerations

Important: Each active restream destination requires its own copy of the outbound stream. If your source stream is 5 Mbps and you restream to 4 platforms, you need at least 20 Mbps of upload bandwidth on top of your primary stream delivery.

Before enabling multiple destinations, verify that your server has sufficient upload bandwidth. Insufficient bandwidth will cause buffering, dropped frames, or disconnections on one or more platforms. Monitor your server's network usage in the StreamDev dashboard to ensure stable delivery to all active destinations.