Recommendations

The stream you are sending is relative to your Internet connection. Particularly the upload speed. The best the quality is, the best your upload speed needs to be fast and stable. See our recommendations regarding quality and upload speed.

Minimum Upload Speed connection

Quality	Format	FPS	Bitrate	Minimum Upload Speed
480p (SD)	480x852	30fps	2000kbps	2.5 mbps
720p (HD)	720x1280	30fps	4000kbps	5 mbps
720p (HD)	720x1280	60fps	5000kbps	6.3 mbps
1080p (full HD)	1080x1920	30fps	5000kbps	6.3 mbps
1080p (full HD)	1080x1920	60fps	6000kbps	7.5 mbps

On the video encoder, you also need to setIDR/Keyframeto a 2-second interval. Avoid setting IDR/Keyframe to values higher than 5 seconds. Not only will the stream-start latency be higher than when using 1 or 2 seconds, but we will be unable to guarantee that every segment generated for playback will begin with an IDR/keyframe. Segments not beginning with an IDR/keyframe may result in decode errors or visual distortions when viewers start playback or change renditions.

Avoid speed slow-down and variation

• Get a wired connection

• Use up-to-date software and hardware

• Remove excess devices from your network

• Close excess programs and apps on your computer

• Remove malware; ad blockers and privacy tools