How to change my origin server?

Always select origin server nearest to your encoder. If you are planning to change your encoder location then you need to select nearest origin server. You can change your origin server directly from console. Log in to 5centsCDN console Click to MANAGE CDN Select PUSH under live streams Click the MANAGE button nearest to your […]

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Can we use 5centsCDN for Radio Station Streaming services?

Yes, you can use radio station streaming in 2 ways Live Stream Push You can encode the audio-only (radio) stream to 5centsCDN via RTMP. Click here for more info Live Stream Pull To restream the source URL of your audio-only stream in a CDN, use this option. For additional information, click on this link.

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How to disable live stream?

To disable live stream, follow the below steps. Login to 5centsCDN console. Select Push under the Live Stream. Select the dropdown menu of the required stream.  Select the Disable option.    

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How to push a stream to 5centsCDN via FFmpeg?

You can push the stream to 5centsCDN via FFmpeg. You need to create a stream in the 5centsCDN console. Please refer to the KB How to push or ingest a live stream to 5centsCDN? How to get RTMP URL and stream key? Once the stream is created in the console, you need to take the […]

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The DASH URL not working with nDVR, Why?

In case of DASH playback URL(mpd) with nDVR have some limitation. The details are explained below. You can use the DASH URL with ABR(Transcoding). You can use the DASH URL with a single bitrate stream along with nDVR. You cannot use the combination of the above-mentioned features. That is, The DASH URL will not work […]

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How to push a stream from WOWZA server to 5centsCDN?

This article explains how to push a stream from the WOWZA streaming server to 5centsCDN. You have to configure a source stream in your WOWZA server and then configure a stream target. The steps are explained below. -> How to ingest a live video to the WOWZA streaming server? Please follow the steps Sign in […]

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Shall I point CNAME to CDN hostname for SSL validation?

Yes, you have to point your CNAME to our hostname before adding it to the console. If the CNAME is not pointed correctly to our hostname, the SSL won’t start the deployment. If your CNAME is cdn.yourdomain.com then you have to point it to our hostname. eg: cdn.yourdomain.com -> push111.5centscdn.com You can refer to these […]

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Is there any restriction on RTMP playback?

RMTP playback shall not be used for a large audience as the concurrent viewers allowed is restricted to 3, this is mainly recommended to use in playout system or other application required or accepts RTMP input. It is possible to increase the concurrent viewer limit it will cost $1 per stream per month.

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What is hash option in global settings?

Hash option will change your playback URL. In hash option you can select the stream extension as SDP or MP4. Hash salt : Use hash salt to change the stream hex instantly Hash restream : If you want to apply this option in Live stream pull then you can enable this option. To enable or […]

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