Facebook, Twitch & YouTube

How to Migrate from Restream to Shoutcast Net

Switch from Restream's 2-8 channel limit to Shoutcast Net's free restreaming to Facebook, Twitch and YouTube (included on every audio and video plan). Reconnect your platforms, update your encoder, and stream to all three simultaneously.

Migration Time:

  • Time: 15-30 minutes
  • Facebook, Twitch & YouTube at once
  • Downtime: Zero (run both in parallel)
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Restream to Shoutcast Net migration showing unlimited channel support

Why Migrate from Restream?

Free Restreaming

Restream limits you to 2-8 channels for $16-$249/month. Shoutcast Net offers free restreaming to Facebook, Twitch and YouTube, included on every audio and video plan.

Lower Costs

Save 70-80% compared to Restream's Professional or Business plans. Get more features for less money with transparent flat-rate pricing.

Full Control

Own your infrastructure with dedicated servers. No shared resources, no watermarks, no forced branding—complete control over your streams.

5-Step Migration Process

Step 1 Create Shoutcast Net Account

Sign up for the Shoutcast Net multistreaming (restream) service.

Steps:

  1. Visit Shoutcast Net Restream Hosting
  2. Select an audio or video plan (restreaming is included free on both)
  3. Complete registration and payment
  4. Wait 5 minutes for server provisioning
  5. Access control panel and note RTMP details

What You'll Get:

  • RTMP ingest URL for your encoder
  • Stream key for authentication
  • Control panel access for platform management
  • Unlimited destination slots (vs Restream's 2-8 limit)

Step 2 Reconnect Social Media Platforms

Link your YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok, and custom RTMP destinations to Shoutcast Net.

Platform Connection Process:

YouTube
  1. Login to Shoutcast Net control panel
  2. Destinations → Add New → YouTube
  3. Authorize with Google OAuth
  4. Select channel/account
  5. Set stream title and description
Twitch
  1. Get your Twitch stream key from dashboard
  2. Destinations → Add New → Twitch
  3. Paste stream key
  4. Select server region
  5. Save and enable
Facebook
  1. Destinations → Add New → Facebook
  2. Authorize with Facebook login
  3. Choose Page or Profile
  4. Select stream destination (timeline/group)
  5. Configure privacy settings
TikTok Live
  1. Get TikTok Live access (1000+ followers)
  2. Obtain server URL and stream key
  3. Destinations → Add New → TikTok
  4. Enter credentials
  5. Test connection

Custom RTMP Destinations:

Add any RTMP-compatible service:

  • LinkedIn Live
  • X (Twitter) / Periscope
  • Instagram Live (via third-party)
  • Custom streaming servers
  • CDNs and enterprise platforms
Format: rtmp://server.com:1935/app/streamkey
No Limits: Add as many destinations as you want—no per-channel fees or upgrade requirements.

Step 3 Update Encoder Stream Keys

Change your streaming software to send video to Shoutcast Net instead of Restream.

RTMP Configuration:

Old Restream Settings:

Server: rtmp://live.restream.io/live
Stream Key: re_xxxxxxxxxxxxx

New Shoutcast Net Settings:

Server: rtmp://server1234.shoutcastnet.com:1935/live
Stream Key: your-unique-key

Encoder Software Updates:

OBS Studio
  1. Settings → Stream
  2. Service: Custom
  3. Server: New RTMP URL
  4. Stream Key: Your key
  5. Apply → OK
Streamlabs Desktop
  1. Settings → Stream
  2. Stream Type: Custom Streaming Server
  3. URL: RTMP server
  4. Stream key: Your key
  5. Done
Pro Tip: Keep your Restream settings saved temporarily so you can switch back during testing if needed.

Step 4 Configure Multistream Settings

Enable all your destinations and configure multistreaming in the control panel.

Configuration Options:

  • Enable/Disable Destinations - Turn individual platforms on/off per stream
  • Priority Order - Set which platforms get primary vs backup feeds
  • Delay Settings - Add delay to specific platforms (e.g., for chat moderation)
  • Bitrate Optimization - Auto-adjust quality per platform requirements
  • Failover - Automatic retry if destination connection drops

Advanced Features:

Stream Manager

Control all destinations from one dashboard

Analytics

Per-platform viewer stats and engagement

Monitoring

Real-time health checks for all streams

Step 5 Test and Go Live

Verify all platforms are receiving your stream correctly before going fully live.

Testing Checklist:

  • Start encoder and verify "Live" status in control panel
  • Check each platform shows stream as active
  • Verify video quality on all destinations
  • Test audio sync across platforms
  • Monitor latency (should be consistent)
  • Check viewer counts updating correctly
  • Test platform-specific features (chat, polls, etc.)

Parallel Testing:

You can run both Restream and Shoutcast Net simultaneously during testing. Send two streams from different encoders or use dual-output software to compare before fully switching.

Migration Complete! You're now restreaming to Facebook, Twitch and YouTube with Shoutcast Net. Cancel your Restream subscription to start saving.

Feature Comparison: Restream vs Shoutcast Net

Feature Restream (Business $249/mo) Shoutcast Net ($49/mo)
Simultaneous Channels 8 channels max Unlimited
Platform Destinations 10 destinations Unlimited
Custom RTMP
Cloud Recording Limited storage Included
Transcoding Extra fee Included
Dedicated Server
Watermarks None None
Support Email 24/7 Live Chat + Phone
Monthly Cost $249 $49

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