Developer Guides
With just a few simple API calls, create unique live and on-demand video experiences that play anywhere and look beautiful, every time, at scale.
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Quickstart
Learn how to create an API key and start building with Livepeer!
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Add a Player
Learn how to use a media player with Livepeer
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Create a Livestream
Create and watch a livestream
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Stream from OBS
Learn how to stream into Livepeer with OBS
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Stream from the Browser
Learn how to broadcast using our WebRTC solution
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Upload a Video Asset
Upload a video asset for optimized playback
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Mint a Video NFT
Mint a video NFT on an EVM-compatible blockchain or Aptos for optimized playback
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Play a Video from IPFS or Arweave
Automatically upload and play back a video on IPFS and Arweave with livepeer.js
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Stream w/ Access Control
Add access control to a stream with livepeer.js
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VOD w/ Access Control
Add access control to a vod with livepeer.js
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Upload encrypted VOD content
Upload encrypted vod with livepeer.js
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Listen for Webhooks
Listen for video lifecycle events
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Multistream
Add multistreaming to multiple RTMP(S) targets
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Monitor Stream Health
Monitor your stream metrics and health
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Explore Viewer Engagement
Check out viewer engagement on your streams or assets
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Transcode Video w/ Storj
Transcode a video from/to Storj decentralized storage
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Transcode Video w/ Web3 Storage
Transcode a video from/to Web3 Storage decentralized storage
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Setting Up Multiparticipant Livestreams
Learn how to set up a multiparticipant livestream