How to Stream TrueConf Video Conferences via CDNvideo?

November 6, 2019

Dimitrii Zuikov

Categories: Knowledge Base, Conference streaming

With TrueConf Server, you can stream video conferences in real time using CDNvideo, a global live streaming provider, across any audience thanks to RTSP support.

RTSP streaming is available for all types of video conferences in TrueConf Server full version. To stream, you must have an activated RTSP stream license (you can check its availability in Summary → Extensions in the control panel).

RTSP stream license for TrueConf Server is fee-based with a free trial of up to two weeks. To activate this license and get more detailed information, contact us.

Step 1. Getting started with streaming

Open TrueConf Server control panel , go to the Streaming section and press Add Configuration .
Click the Automatic Setup button or (if you have an account on CDNvideo) press the link under the button.
If you choose automatic streaming configuration settings:
- enter the email address that will be used for CDNvideo service account;
- check the box in order to agree with the terms of use of CDNvideo service.

Please note that CDNvideo renders chargeable services (it also has free 14-day trial period).

Step 2. Creating a video conference

Open TrueConf Server control panel and create a conference according to the user manual ;
If you set up the conference in the Additional tab:
- Check Enable Streaming box;
- In the list of presets choose previously created stream configuration on CDNvideo service.
Save the conference.

Step 3. How to connect to the streaming session through CDNvideo service

Choose the conference you’ve created in the conference list on TrueConf Server control panel.
Press Display conference details in the side menu of the page.
Follow the link next to Integration caption.
Copy the HTML code of CDNvideo player widget in order to stream the conference.
Place the code you’ve copied to the internet page where you are going to stream the conference.
Start the conference. TrueConf Server will itself call the video conference owner and all its participants. When the conference starts it will be automatically streamed from the internet page where CDNvideo widget was placed.