BoxCast allows you to create a reusable output that can send to any RTMP destination. These RTMP destinations are reusable, so as long as you input a persistent or static RTMP address and stream key, you can use them over and over again.

There are 2 steps to this process:

However, please note that every time you stream to an RTMP destination, the destination you're sending it to (like Facebook or YouTube) still needs to know when to expect your stream. So you'll need to schedule the stream inside their platform every week. See notes here.

Remember that while you can stream via RTMP to popular destinations like Facebook and YouTube, BoxCast has built in integrations that provide an easier setup. We have support articles for Facebook, YouTube, and X (Twitter) that can help.

In order to set up an RTMP destination from BoxCast, you'll need an RTMP url (sometimes called server url or address) and a stream key (or stream name) from the service that you're sending your stream to. They can be located in various places depending on the service. You'll also need to schedule the stream in the destination service (which has to be done each time you stream). Here are a few examples to help.

We have instructions on how to send to YouTube via RTMP here.

We have instructions on how to send to Facebook via RTMP here.

You'll need a professional account to stream to Instagram, and it has a few quirks that would be helpful to know about. Read our in-depth article here.

BoxCast is an approved partner of AWS Media Services. You are able to stream to AWS using BoxCast. See these instructions on how to set it up.

After you have your static stream key and url, head to the BoxCast Dashboard. Go to the Settings page, followed by choosing Integrations, and then click the +Add Integration button.

Click on RTMP Destination.

Provide the RTMP destination a name (only you will see this), followed by inserting the Server URL (also called RTMP URL) and Stream Key, and then click Save Changes.

Note: Unlike streaming with the Facebook, YouTube or X (Twitter) integrations, RTMP Destinations cannot pass broadcast info like name, description. You should fill out this information when you're scheduling the stream inside their platforms.

If you plan to use the RTMP destination from BoxCast week after week, the RTMP Destination in BoxCast does usually not need to be updated. That's because with most services, the stream key and url stay the same each time. However, the destination you're sending it to (like Facebook or YouTube) still needs to know when to expect your stream. So you'll still need to schedule the stream every week. We highly recommend doing this ahead of time.

If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out to the support team at questions@boxcast.com