How to Embed a Restream Live Feed into Your Tribe Platform

Embedding a Restream live feed directly into your Tribe platform is a great way to keep your live streams simple and accessible without the need for third-party services like YouTube. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, from setting up the stream to archiving it on your platform.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Restream Event

1. Log into Restream:

   • Go to the Restream dashboard.

2. Schedule an Event:

   • Click on "Schedule Event".

   • Use the Restream Studio and name your event (e.g., "Test Stream").

   • You can turn off streaming to other platforms like YouTube or Facebook for this test.

3. Create the Event:

   • Click "Create Event".

   • Once the event is created, find the icon with two arrows to get the embed code.

   • Copy the token that appears after "token=" in the embed code.

Step 2: Embedding the Restream Feed in Tribe

1. Log into Your Tribe Dashboard:

   • Go to your Tribe Social dashboard.

2. Add Content:

   • Click on "Add Content" at the top.

   • Name the content (e.g., "Restream Test").

   • Select "Restream Embed" as the content type.

3. Enter the Embed Token:

   • Paste the token you copied from Restream into the designated field.

   • Turn on live chat if desired.

   • Click "Save".

4. View Your Embedded Player:

   • Click "View" to see the embedded player with live chat on your platform.

Step 3: Starting Your Live Stream

1. Go Live in Restream Studio:

   • Enter the Restream Studio.

   • Click "Go Live" to start broadcasting.

   • Your stream will now appear in the embedded player on your Tribe platform.

2. Real-Time Viewing:

   • Users can view the stream without refreshing the page. As soon as the broadcast starts, it will automatically appear.

Step 4: Archiving Your Stream for Replay

1. End Your Live Stream:

   • After your live stream, click "End Stream" in Restream.

2. Download the Recording:

   • Go to the Restream dashboard.

   • Click "Download Recording" once it's processed.

3. Upload the Recording to Tribe:

   • Go back to your Tribe dashboard.

   • Click the pencil icon on the Restream content you created.

   • Click "Upload Video" and select the downloaded Restream file.

   • Let the video upload and save.

Step 5: Finalizing the Archived Video

1. Refresh and Check:

   • Refresh the content page to ensure the uploaded video appears.

   • The video will now be hosted on your Tribe platform, detached from Restream.

2. Preserving Live Chat:

   • The chat from the live stream remains attached to the replay, fostering a sense of community between live viewers and those watching the replay.

Tips for a Smooth Experience

• Consistent Email Use: Ensure members use the same email for Restream and Tribe to avoid access issues.

• Email Confirmation: Send a welcome email with login instructions after purchase.

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