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| 1 | -# WpStream - Live Streaming for WordPress | |
| 1 | +=== WpStream === | |
| 2 | +Contributors: wpstream | |
| 3 | +Tags: broadcast, live video,video streaming, pay par view, video, woocomerce | |
| 4 | +Requires at least: 4.6 | |
| 5 | +Tested up to: 4.9 | |
| 6 | +Requires PHP: 5.6 | |
| 7 | +License: GPL | |
| 8 | +License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html | |
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| 3 | -**WpStream** is a WordPress plugin designed for live streaming, video on demand (VOD), and pay-per-view monetization. It seamlessly integrates with **WooCommerce** to help creators, businesses, and influencers monetize video content. | |
| 10 | +WpStream is a Video Streaming Plugin for WordPress that lets you stream live events and helps you sell tickets or recordings via WooCommerce. | |
| 4 | 11 | |
| 5 | -## 🚀 Features | |
| 12 | +== Description == | |
| 13 | +WpStream is a plugin that work as a interface between you, the broadcaster and our video streaming servers. In order to use it you will need to signup on wpstream.net and api key. When you signup you will receive some bandwidth and storage credits for testing reasons. Then you will need to signup to a payable package that will provide more bandwidth and storage credits. | |
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| 7 | -- **Live Streaming**: Stream directly from your browser or using RTMP apps like OBS, StreamYard, Zoom, and more. | |
| 8 | -- **Video on Demand (VOD)**: Record live streams or upload video files for on-demand viewing. | |
| 9 | -- **Monetization**: Sell live streams or VODs with WooCommerce (pay-per-view, subscriptions). | |
| 10 | -- **Frontend Streaming**: Allow users to go live on your site (similar to Twitch). | |
| 11 | -- **Custom Branding**: Add logos, protect streams, and control access. | |
| 12 | -- **WordPress Page Builder Support**: Works with Elementor, WPBakery, and more. | |
| 15 | +The actually broadcasting will be made with a professional tool like OBS (https://obsproject.com/). This is the best tool for internet video streaming . | |
| 13 | 16 | |
| 14 | -## 🎥 Getting Started | |
| 17 | +There are also two ways to monetize your live streams and recorded videos. You can install WooCommerce plugin and create live video or video on demand products that can be sold just like a regular product. | |
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| 16 | -1. **Install & Activate**: Search for **WpStream** in the WordPress plugin directory. | |
| 17 | -2. **Create an Account**: Sign up at [WpStream.net](https://wpstream.net/). | |
| 18 | -3. **Set Up Streaming**: | |
| 19 | - - Create a **Live Channel** or **VOD**. | |
| 20 | - - Click **"Broadcast to Channel"** and start streaming. | |
| 21 | -4. **Monetization (Optional)**: | |
| 22 | - - Install **WooCommerce** to sell pay-per-view or subscription-based content. | |
| 19 | +Also with the help of WooCommerce Subscription plugin you can sell subscriptions to any live channels | |
| 23 | 20 | |
| 24 | -## 📌 Shortcodes & Widgets | |
| 25 | - | |
| 26 | -- **Embed Live or VOD Players**: `[wpstream_player]` | |
| 27 | -- **List Live Channels**: `[wpstream_channel_list]` | |
| 28 | -- **Frontend Streaming (Twitch-style)**: `[wpstream_start_streaming]` | |
| 29 | - | |
| 30 | -## 🌐 Useful Links | |
| 31 | - | |
| 32 | -- 📖 **[Documentation](https://docs.wpstream.net/docs-category/getting-started/)** | |
| 33 | -- 📺 **[YouTube Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIjItiJc4Z7aJApj3W6ArJA)** | |
| 34 | -- 💡 **[Live Streaming Guide](https://wpstream.net/live-streaming/)** | |
| 35 | - | |
| 36 | -### 📢 Follow Us | |
| 37 | - | |
| 38 | -[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIjItiJc4Z7aJApj3W6ArJA) | | |
| 39 | -[Facebook](http://facebook.com/wpstreamsoftware) | | |
| 40 | -[Twitter](http://twitter.com/streaming4wp) | | |
| 41 | -[LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/wpstream) | |
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| 43 | - | |
| 44 | -🔗 **[WpStream.net](https://wpstream.net/)** – The ultimate live streaming solution for WordPress. | |
| 21 | +== Installation == | |
| 22 | +1. View the video tutorials form this list https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZdN34gWbk8&list=PL85vIXM2OJsqA95txsiyYsu_oqCvg0Kfh | |
| 23 | +2. Install from repository or copy this plugin folder to your wordpress installation in your plugins folder. You should obtain wp-content/plugins/wpstream | |
| 24 | +3.Enable the plugin from WordPress admin area | |
| 25 | +4.Signup to WpStream and obtain an api key | |
| 26 | +5. Add the api key, api secret, wpstream.net user and wpstream.net password in the WpStream settings page | |
| 27 | +6. Create a free live channel or a Live channel product | |
| 28 | +7. In the WpStream settings page you will see the channel list. Click the \"Start Broadcasting\" button and after a few seconds you will receive the url and key for your broadcasting server. Use those details in OBS software and start streaming | |
