Connecting the Stream

The video signal is sent to Kinescope over RTMP — from streaming software, a hardware encoder, or a mobile app. This article covers the ways to connect, the RTMP data in the event settings, and the signal reception servers.

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.

Mobile apps

Use apps like Larix to stream from a mobile device.

How to set up a stream: basic scenario

To set up a stream via OBS Studio:

1. Download OBS Studio.
2. Configure the RTMP parameters using the data from Kinescope.
3. Follow the step-by-step OBS Studio and Zoom setup.

The process is similar for Vmix or Zoom.

Stream settings

On the event Settings tab:

• Streaming settings (RTMP) — RTMP URL, Stream key with a regenerate icon, and the Copy merged link (Larix App etc.) link. The same RTMP URL and Stream key also appear in Studio, in the Connect your encoding software card.
• Thumbnail — Upload an image.
• Storage settings — Save video after live stream and Records storage location with Choose.
• Additional — Autostart live broadcast and DVR.

The stream chat is configured on the same tab, in the Chat section — see Stream chat.

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-1.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-1.kinescope.io:1936
• Brazil: rtmps://rtmp-br-1.kinescope.io:1936
• Asia
  • rtmps://rtmp-sg.kinescope.io:1936

What’s next?

1. OBS Studio and Zoom setup — step-by-step software setup and starting the broadcast
2. Stream chat — chat settings for viewers
3. Health Monitor — bitrate, FPS, and packet loss in real time

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