RTMP Server Infrastructure
Professional RTMP Streaming Server for Live Broadcasts
Enterprise RTMP ingest server that receives streams from OBS, vMix, Wirecast, and any RTMP encoder. Automatic transcoding, HLS delivery, and CDN distribution included. Sub-2-second latency.
- RTMP/RTMPS ingest with SSL encryption
- Automatic HLS/DASH transcoding
- Global CDN with 50+ edge locations
What is an RTMP Streaming Server?
RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) is the industry-standard protocol for broadcasting live video from encoding software to streaming servers. An RTMP streaming server receives your live feed, processes it in real-time, and converts it to viewer-friendly formats like HLS for global delivery.
When you click "Start Streaming" in OBS Studio, your computer connects to an RTMP server using a stream URL and key. The server receives your encoded video/audio, transcodes it into multiple quality levels (adaptive bitrate), creates HLS playlists, and pushes content to CDN edge servers worldwide—all in under 2 seconds.
RTMP servers are essential because viewers can't connect directly to your encoder. They handle authentication, load balancing, protocol conversion, and scaling to unlimited concurrent viewers. Every major platform (YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch) uses RTMP ingest servers.
RTMP Workflow
OBS/vMix creates stream
RTMP server receives
Convert to HLS/DASH
CDN serves viewers
Enterprise RTMP Server Features
RTMPS Encryption
Secure RTMP over SSL/TLS prevents stream hijacking and eavesdropping. Your broadcasts are encrypted end-to-end from encoder to server. Essential for sensitive content and corporate broadcasts.
Low-Latency Ingest
Sub-2-second glass-to-glass latency from your camera to global viewers. Our RTMP servers use optimized buffering and edge caching for near-real-time delivery. Perfect for live events and auctions.
Auto Reconnection
If your internet hiccups, our RTMP server holds the connection and seamlessly resumes when you reconnect. Viewers experience no interruption. Critical for reliable professional broadcasts.
Real-Time Transcoding
Send one quality level (1080p), we create 720p, 480p, 360p automatically. Adaptive bitrate ensures perfect playback on any connection speed. Hardware-accelerated for zero delay.
DVR Recording
Automatically record every RTMP stream to cloud storage. Viewers can pause, rewind, or watch from the beginning even during live broadcasts. Make streams available on-demand instantly.
Health Monitoring
Real-time connection quality metrics: bitrate stability, dropped frames, latency, bandwidth. Get instant alerts if your stream degrades. Troubleshoot issues before viewers notice.
How to Connect to RTMP Server
Get Your RTMP Credentials
After signing up, your control panel displays:
Server URL:
rtmp://live.shoutcastnet.com/live
Stream Key:
a1b2c3d4-e5f6-g7h8-i9j0-k1l2m3n4o5p6
Keep stream key private—anyone with it can broadcast to your channel
Configure OBS Studio
- Open OBS → Settings → Stream
- Service: Select "Custom"
- Server: Paste your RTMP URL
- Stream Key: Paste your stream key
- Click OK and close settings
- Click "Start Streaming" button
- Your stream goes live in 2-3 seconds!
Recommended OBS Settings for RTMP
Video Bitrate: 2500-5000 kbps
Audio Bitrate: 128-192 kbps
Encoder: x264 or NVENC
Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds
Preset: veryfast or fast
Rate Control: CBR
Resolution: 1920x1080 or 1280x720
FPS: 30 (or 60 for gaming)
Color Format: NV12
Why Shoutcast Net RTMP Server?
| Feature | Shoutcast Net | Self-Hosted Nginx-RTMP | YouTube Live | Facebook Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Difficulty | 1 minute | Hours/days | Moderate | Moderate |
| Your Branding | ||||
| Unlimited Viewers | Limited by server | |||
| CDN Included | ||||
| Auto Transcoding | ||||
| Content Ownership | 100% yours | 100% yours | YouTube owns | Facebook owns |
| Maintenance | Zero | Constant | Zero | Zero |
| Monthly Cost | $8 | $50-500 | Free | Free |
Get Your RTMP Server Credentials Now
Start streaming in 60 seconds. No technical setup, no server configuration, no infrastructure management. Just copy/paste credentials into OBS and go live.
7-day free trial • No credit card • Unlimited viewers