How to Get Started with OneStream Live

Doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie in the live streaming industry or a professional streamer with a huge fan following; OneStream Live will keep you ahead of the competitive game. The catch remains in hitting the pinnacle of the learning curve with user-friendly multistreaming tools.

In this guide, you’ll learn about everything you need to know to get started with OneStream Live, from the basics to the pro tips!

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What is OneStream Live?

OneStream Live, a market-leading cloud-based live streaming service, simplifies your entry into the world of live streaming. Seamlessly multistream from OneStream Live Studio or go live in real-time using third-party apps. Broadcast pre-recorded videos to over 45+ social platforms simultaneously.

Additionally, OneStream Live enhances your reach by facilitating the embedding of streams on external websites.

Transitioning to more personalized solutions, and you don’t have a website? No problem! Hosted Live Pages offers extensive customization options and allows you to create your own.

Moreover, get started today by effortlessly setting up your streaming up live stream setup with OneStream Live Studio.  It allows you to host live shows with up to 12 guests, featuring multiple branding and layout options.

Why Choose OneStream Live?

Let’s be honest; OneStream Live isn’t the only live streaming solution out there in the market. Hit a Google search, and you’ll be flooded with dozens of alternatives.

What sets OneStream Live apart from its rivals is its constant strive to provide the latest and most user-friendly streaming solutions and technologies. Our technical veterans are constantly striving to lead innovation, implement new ideas, and continually upgrade the overall live streaming experience for our users – that’s what makes us the best!

  • User-Friendly Interface – Anyone looking for help getting started will find OneStream Live driven by intuition, which is why anyone and everyone can learn how to live stream with OneStream Live in literally no time.
  • Pocket-Friendly – Understanding how much does an app cost can provide crucial insights for budget planning. OneStream Live is a budget-friendly live streaming app that doesn’t charge on a per-feature basis.
  • Excellent Support Team — Our support team is highly responsive, working tirelessly to resolve your issues promptly and ensure your live stream setup goes smoothly.
  • Informative Blog —The OneStream Live blog is a vast knowledge repository that provides tips on how to  get started.

What Makes OneStream Live Shine?

To get started with adding a professional look to your video content, OneStream Live is packed with incredible features that ensure a smooth and seamless live streaming experience:

  • OneStream Studio – Create and broadcast live streams with up to 12 guests and several branding options.
  • Social Media Multistreaming – Multicast to 45+ streaming networks, including Facebook, YouTube, WOWZA, Twitch, and many more.
  • RTMP Source Streaming – Use any streaming tool like Zoom, OBS, and Wirecast to live stream conveniently across several social media simultaneously.
  • Pre-Recorded Streaming – Schedule pre-recorded videos for live streaming to your desired social media up to 60 days in advance.
  • Playlist Streaming -Queue pre-recorded videos in your desired order and schedule them to go live on multiple social media streaming platforms.
  • Universal Embed Player – Embed your ongoing live streams on your own or any external website and reach a wider audience with ease and convenience.
  • Unique Embed Player – Get a distinct embed code for each event, simplifying your live stream setup and ensuring that only the scheduled content is displayed. 
  • Hosted Live Pages – Create personalized landing pages and embed your live streams on your own webpage without worrying about any hosting expenses.
  • Portrait Streaming – With just a click in OneStream Live Studio, switch your live stream camera setup to Portrait Mode. 
  • Live Unified Chat – access and respond to all incoming comments and messages from social media accounts from a single window.
  • OneStream Live Studio Browser Extension – Available for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Brave. It simplifies the live stream setup, allowing you to host or join live Studio sessions effortlessly. 
  • Cloud Storage Integration – Import videos directly from Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, pCloud, Box, S3, or Frame.io.
  • Open Captions – Add captions or subtitles to pre-recorded live streams using SRT files.
  • Multiple Upload Options – Upload videos stored on your computer, use a camera to record yourself, or capture your screen to live stream later.
  • No Software Installations – OneStream Live is a cloud-based streaming service that doesn’t need any setup or installation.
  • Team Management – Manage your team members to collaborate and live stream more efficiently.
  • Analytics – Gain detailed analytics insights into your live streams’ performance and user engagement.
  • 360 Degrees Video Support – Go live even with recorded 360-degree videos and engage with your viewers like never before.
  • Mobile Phone Live Streaming – Live stream straight from your mobile phone camera without worrying about your remote location or having access to your desktop.

What Tools Can Be Used With OneStream Live?

The usefulness of OneStream Live multiplies beyond count when you’re getting started with integrating it with your favorite live streaming tools. The following tools work great with OneStream and facilitate a smooth live stream setup:

  • OBS -One of the most popular all-in-one live streaming tools, comprising an encoder that transforms your video file format from RAW to digital. It is a free, open-source, and compatible platform that makes setting up streaming effortless.
  • Zoom – Zoom is a professional video conferencing tool and a popular choice. It’s easy to use and offers a free option that works well with OneStream Live, making it ideal for those getting started with professional live streams.
  • Wirecast – Wirecast is a professional live streaming software top-rated among churches, TV shows, DJs, and other professional streamers. 
  • ECamm – ECamm is webcam software for Mac that allows you to stream in 4K, add overlays, and stream with a green screen. Advanced features enhance your streams when getting started.

Moreover, when integrating with these tools, it’s crucial to consider authentication protocols. Depending on your security requirements, you may choose between SAML and OAuth to ensure a secure and seamless integration.

How to Get Started with OneStream Live?

OneStream Live is an easy-to-use go-to live streaming solution that can sort you out within minutes. Follow these simple steps to get started:

  • Sign-Up – Get started today by signing up FREE on OneStream Live with a unique username and password. You will only need your email address to register.
  • Choose Your Plan – You can start for free and later upgrade to any of four plan choices. Getting started with OneStream is budget-friendly, with plans starting at $12/month.
  • Choose Platforms – Once logged into the OneStream Live Dashboard, select the platforms you want to stream and connect your socials to the dashboard. From this single touchpoint, you can stream to over 45 top streaming platforms. If you don’t see your desired streaming destination, you can use custom RTMP streaming.
  • Go Live – Once your social platform is connected, it’s time to go live. You can live stream your pre-recorded videos, host real-time streams using OneStream Studio, and go live using third-party RTMP encoders such as OBS, Zoom, etc.

How Can I Go Live Using OneStream Live?

Getting started with OneStream Live offers multiple options that you can exploit to go live:

Stream Directly From Your Browser

Simply log in to your OneStream Live Dashboard, add your channels, connect your webcam and microphone, and you’re ready to stream!

Stream From Your Mobile

You can also live stream from your iPhone or Android device using OneStream Live. The OneStream Live web dashboard is responsive and easily adapts to your mobile. Moreover, the OneStream Live mobile app is also available for iOS and Android.

Get started today and stream on the go!

Stream Using a Streaming Software

Apart from the third-party tools mentioned earlier, OneStream Live works equally well with Restream, Streamyard, BeLive, vMix, Switcher Studio, and Stream Deck.  

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Create Branded Streams with OneStream Studio

Get started creating your live streams using OneStream Studio and multicasting them on 45+ social media platforms and the web simultaneously. It’s similar to how you would use Zoom. Invite up to 12 guests on screen, and customize your shows with multiple layout options, creative overlays, intros and outros, and much more.

Learn More About OneStream Studio

Upload & Schedule Pre-recorded Videos

Upload and schedule your videos to broadcast on your desired date and time. The OneStream Dashboard’s multiple upload options simplify content management.

Learn More About Pre-Recorded Streaming

Stream on your Website

Stream directly to your website through OneStream Live’s Universal Embed Player feature. Using RTMP source streaming, embedding streams on your website is just a matter of a few clicks.

Learn More About Streaming on Websites

Stream on your Personalized Webpage

Create your own personalized webpage using Hosted Live Pages. Customize it with various options such as backgrounds, colors, fonts, player settings, etc. Engage with your viewers through live chat.

Learn More About Hosted Live Pages

Let’s Wrap Up

OneStream Live is your ultimate multistreaming partner for a seamless live streaming experience. When you choose OneStream Live, you will get a reliable product and an expert Support Team ready to assist you with any help getting started, queries, and concerns.

Are you ready to get started today with OneStream Live?

Download OneStream Mobile App.

OneStream Live is a cloud-based live streaming solution to create, schedule, and multistream professional-looking live streams across 45+ social media platforms and the web simultaneously. For content-related queries and feedback, write to us at [email protected]. You’re also welcome to Write for Us!

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Saba Mohsin
Saba is the Digital Marketing Manager at OneStream Live. With a passion for cutting-edge technologies, and a fusion of tech-savvy brilliance and narrative flair, she crafts compelling digital narratives that keep readers on the edge of their screens.

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