How to push a stream from WOWZA server to 5centsCDN?

This article explains how to push a stream from the WOWZA streaming server to 5centsCDN. You have to configure a source stream in your WOWZA server and then configure a stream target. The steps are explained below. -> How to ingest a live video to the WOWZA streaming server? Please follow the steps Sign in […]

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Shall I point CNAME to CDN hostname for SSL validation?

Yes, you have to point your CNAME to our hostname before adding it to the console. If the CNAME is not pointed correctly to our hostname, the SSL won’t start the deployment. If your CNAME is cdn.yourdomain.com then you have to point it to our hostname. eg: cdn.yourdomain.com -> push111.5centscdn.com You can refer to these […]

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Is there any restriction on RTMP playback?

RMTP playback shall not be used for a large audience as the concurrent viewers allowed is restricted to 3, this is mainly recommended to use in playout system or other application required or accepts RTMP input. It is possible to increase the concurrent viewer limit it will cost $1 per stream per month.

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What is hash option in global settings?

Hash option will change your playback URL. In hash option you can select the stream extension as SDP or MP4. Hash salt : Use hash salt to change the stream hex instantly Hash restream : If you want to apply this option in Live stream pull then you can enable this option. To enable or […]

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How to create simulcast on PUSH, PULL or Scheduled playlist?

This article explains how to create simulcast on live stream PUSH, PULL or scheduled playlists. To create a simulcast platform, Please follow the steps Login to 5centsCDN console Move to Live streams Select PUSH/PULL/Scheduled Playlist (based on your requirements) Click the Manage button Scroll down the page and click the “Add platform” option Select the […]

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How to playback stream in VLC?

This article explains how to playback the stream in VLC player. Login to 5centsCDN console Move to Push under live streams. Click the manage button and copy the HLS playback URL Open VLC player Click media and open network stream. Paste the HLS URL and click the play button. If the stream is working fine […]

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How to disable live stream?

To disable live stream, follow the below steps. Login to 5centsCDN console. Select Push under the Live Stream. Select the dropdown menu of the required stream.  Select the Disable option.    

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I want my host name in place of 5centsCDN in RTMP URL

If you want to use your hostname instead of .5centscdn.com on your encoder. You should need to create 3 different Cname at your end and need to point your Cname to below hostnames Create  CNAME, eg: fms.yourdomain.com Point that CNAME  to corresponding origin server hostname. For origin server in Asia – fms-01-01.5centscdn.com For origin server […]

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