# 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. ![Creating a new live stream event in Kinescope](images/ls-guide-create-01.webp) ## Two ways to stream ### Using streaming programs (video encoders) For streaming, you can use OBS Studio, Vmix, a paid Zoom account ([instructions](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115001777826)), 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. ![Connecting encoding software to Kinescope stream](images/ls-guide-encoder-01.webp) > **Информация:** Programs and streamers use the RTMP or sRTMP protocol, which provides a stable connection and high video quality. Signal delay can be 5–10 seconds, so this method is suitable for streams where chat is sufficient for viewer interaction. ## Stream chat ![Live stream chat in Kinescope player](images/ls-guide-chat-01.webp) 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. ![Always show chat mode in Kinescope player](images/ls-guide-chat-02.webp) * **Fullscreen mode** — chat appears only when expanding to full screen. ![Fullscreen mode with chat in Kinescope player](images/ls-guide-chat-03.webp) * **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. ![Message premoderation in Kinescope chat](images/ls-guide-premoderation-01.webp) #### 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. ![Moderator view of pending messages in Kinescope chat](images/ls-guide-premoderation-02.webp) 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](https://docs.kinescope.com/live-streams/restreaming/)** — stream simultaneously on multiple platforms 2. **[Review the setup instructions](https://docs.kinescope.com/live-streams/stream-setup-instructions/)** — detailed instructions for OBS Studio and Zoom 3. **[Configure analytics](https://docs.kinescope.com/catalog-and-video-management/analytics/)** — track viewer count and activity Still have questions? Write to the support chat within the Kinescope interface — our specialists will help!