Live Stream Guide

This guide covers stream launch options, using chat, server configuration, and other aspects. You will learn how to set up a stream via OBS Studio, Vmix, Zoom, or mobile apps, how to use chat, and how to choose the optimal server for your region.

Two ways to stream

Using streaming programs (video encoders)

For streaming, you can use OBS Studio, Vmix, a paid Zoom account (instructions ), or hardware streamers. Step-by-step instructions for setting up popular programs to launch streams and webinars through Kinescope ([find here]/live-streams/stream-setup-instructions/)

Mobile apps

Use apps like Larix to stream from a mobile device.

Stream chat

When a stream starts in Kinescope, a chat is automatically created.

• Chat can be embedded on a website alongside the stream player.
• If the stream is being recorded, the chat is saved synchronously with the video.

Chat moderation is available in the Studio section of the event settings.

Chat settings

• Show chat by link — enable chat display when opening the video via a link.

• Chat behavior inside the player:

  • Hide — chat is not displayed in the player (default option).

  • Always show — chat is always visible next to the video.

    

  • Fullscreen mode — chat appears only when expanding to full screen.

    

• Chat expanded on player load — chat opens immediately.

• Hide user links in chat — protects chat from spam.

• Show participant list — see who is currently watching the stream.

• Unique names in chat — prevents confusion with identical nicknames.

• Slow mode — limits the interval between messages from 0 to 300 seconds.

Message premoderation

When there are hundreds of participants in a chat, spam and offensive messages can appear instantly. Premoderation holds each new message for a set amount of time, giving a moderator a chance to review it. If the moderator takes no action, the message is published automatically.

How to enable

Premoderation is enabled and configured by the event organizer.

1. Open your Kinescope account and go to the stream you need.
2. Open stream settings → Chat section.
3. Enable the message premoderation toggle.
4. Set the publication delay (1 to 60 seconds).
5. Save the settings.

Premoderation can be turned on or off at any point during a live stream.

What happens to a message

The viewer sends a message and sees it in their own chat immediately — other viewers do not see it yet.

The moderator sees the message highlighted in red. During the delay, the moderator can:

1. Delete the message — it will not appear in the public chat. The sender will still see their message, and the moderator will see it with a strikethrough.
2. Block the author via the message menu — the message is removed from chat, and the user will not be able to rejoin the stream.

If the moderator takes no action, the message is published for everyone after the delay.

If premoderation is toggled during a live stream

• Already published and deleted messages are not affected.
• Messages that were still awaiting moderation are immediately published for everyone when premoderation is turned off.

Chat history

Only published messages appear in the chat history. If a moderator deleted a message before it was published, it will not appear in the chat.

Message order reflects the time of publication, not the time the message was sent.

FAQ

I sent a message but others can’t see it — why?
Premoderation is enabled: the message is waiting for the delay to end or for the moderator’s decision.

I can see my message but my friend can’t — why?
You see your own message immediately after sending; others see it only after it is published.

What happens to messages if premoderation is turned off during a stream?
Messages waiting for moderation are immediately published for everyone; messages already deleted by the moderator are not restored.

Can the delay be changed during a stream?
Yes. Open the stream settings, update the value, and save. The new delay applies to messages sent after the change.

Fixed signal reception points

If you know where the streamer is located or if you are using a VPN, choose a server based on the region.

RTMP servers

• Russia
  • rtmp://rtmp-ru.kinescope.io
  • rtmp://rtmp-msk-2.kinescope.io
  • rtmp://rtmp-nsib-1.kinescope.io
  • rtmp://rtmp-kzn-1.kinescope.io
  • rtmp://rtmp-spb-1.kinescope.io
• Kazakhstan: rtmp://rtmp-kz.kinescope.io
• Europe
  • rtmp://rtmp-eu.kinescope.io
  • rtmp://rtmp-nl-1.kinescope.io
  • rtmp://rtmp-fr-1.kinescope.io
• North America: rtmp://rtmp-us.kinescope.io
• Brazil: rtmp://rtmp-br-1.kinescope.io
• Asia
  • rtmp://rtmp-sg.kinescope.io
  • rtmp://rtmp-sg-1.kinescope.io

RTMP over SSL servers

Use the rtmps protocol and port 1936.

• Russia
  • rtmps://rtmp-ru.kinescope.io:1936
  • rtmps://rtmp-msk-2.kinescope.io:1936
  • rtmps://rtmp-nsib-1.kinescope.io:1936
  • rtmps://rtmp-kzn-1.kinescope.io:1936
  • rtmps://rtmp-spb-1.kinescope.io:1936
• Kazakhstan: rtmps://rtmp-kz.kinescope.io:1936
• Europe
  • rtmps://rtmp-eu.kinescope.io:1936
  • rtmps://rtmp-nl-1.kinescope.io:1936
  • rtmps://rtmp-fr-1.kinescope.io:1936
• North America: rtmps://rtmp-us.kinescope.io:1936
• Asia
  • rtmps://rtmp-sg.kinescope.io:1936

What’s next?

After setting up the stream, we recommend:

1. Configure restreaming — stream simultaneously on multiple platforms
2. Review the setup instructions — detailed instructions for OBS Studio and Zoom
3. Configure analytics — track viewer count and activity

Still have questions? Write to the support chat within the Kinescope interface — our specialists will help!