# Stream

Store, encode, deliver, and play videos on sites and applications

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## Overview

- [Cloudflare Stream](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/index.md): Serverless live and on-demand video streaming with adaptive bitrate encoding and global delivery.

## Get started

- [Get started](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/get-started/index.md): Upload your first video or start your first live stream with Cloudflare Stream.

## Upload videos

- [Upload videos](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/uploading-videos/index.md): Review upload methods, supported formats, and recommendations for Cloudflare Stream.
- [Direct creator uploads](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/uploading-videos/direct-creator-uploads/index.md): Let end users upload videos directly to Cloudflare Stream without exposing your API token.
- [Player API](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/uploading-videos/player-api/index.md): Supported attributes and properties for the Cloudflare Stream player element.
- [Resumable and large files (tus)](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/uploading-videos/resumable-uploads/index.md): Upload large or resumable video files to Cloudflare Stream using the tus protocol.
- [Upload with a link](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/uploading-videos/upload-via-link/index.md): Upload videos to Cloudflare Stream by providing an HTTP link to a file in cloud storage.
- [Basic video uploads](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/uploading-videos/upload-video-file/index.md): Upload video files under 200 MB to Cloudflare Stream using the dashboard or API.

## Stream live video

- [Stream live video](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/index.md): Ingest, encode, and deliver live video to viewers worldwide using Cloudflare Stream.
- [Add custom ingest domains](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/custom-domains/index.md): Configure custom RTMPS ingest domains for Cloudflare Stream live inputs instead of using the default URL.
- [Download live stream videos](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/download-stream-live-videos/index.md): Enable MP4 downloads for Cloudflare Stream live recordings under four hours.
- [DVR for Live](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/dvr-for-live/index.md): Enable DVR mode in Cloudflare Stream to let viewers rewind, resume, and fast-forward live broadcasts.
- [Live Instant Clipping](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/live-instant-clipping/index.md): Generate shareable clips from Cloudflare Stream live broadcasts and recordings without additional storage fees.
- [Record and replay live streams](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/replay-recordings/index.md): Automatically record Cloudflare Stream live broadcasts and retrieve recordings via the API.
- [Simulcast (restream) videos](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/simulcasting/index.md): Forward Cloudflare Stream live broadcasts to third-party platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook.
- [Start a live stream](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/start-stream-live/index.md): Create live inputs and broadcast live video to Cloudflare Stream using RTMPS or SRT.
- [Stream Live API docs](https://docs.ahq.lat/api/resources/stream/subresources/live_inputs/methods/list/index.md): Access the Cloudflare Stream Live API to manage live inputs and streaming configurations.
- [Troubleshooting a live stream](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/troubleshooting/index.md): Diagnose and resolve buffering, freezing, latency, and other Cloudflare Stream Live issues.
- [Watch a live stream](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/watch-live-stream/index.md): Play Cloudflare Stream live video using the Stream Player or custom HLS and DASH players.
- [Receive Live Webhooks](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/stream-live/webhooks/index.md): Configure webhook notifications for Cloudflare Stream Live connect, disconnect, and error events.

## Transform videos

- [Transform videos](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/transform-videos/index.md): Optimize and manipulate videos stored outside Cloudflare Stream with Media Transformations.
- [Bind to Workers API](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/transform-videos/bindings/index.md): Bind the Media Transformations API to a Cloudflare Worker to transform videos programmatically.
- [Define source origin](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/transform-videos/sources/index.md): Specify which origins can serve source videos for Cloudflare Media Transformations.
- [Troubleshooting](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/transform-videos/troubleshooting/index.md): Resolve common Cloudflare Media Transformations error codes and failures.

## Manage videos

- [Manage videos](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/manage-video-library/index.md): Organize, search, and manage your Cloudflare Stream video library.
- [Bind to Workers API](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/manage-video-library/bindings/index.md)
- [Manage creators](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/manage-video-library/creator-id/index.md): Set and use creator IDs to associate Cloudflare Stream videos with internal user accounts.
- [Search for videos](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/manage-video-library/searching/index.md): Search your Cloudflare Stream video library by name using the Stream API.
- [Use webhooks](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/manage-video-library/using-webhooks/index.md): Receive webhook notifications when Cloudflare Stream videos finish processing or encounter errors.

## Analytics

- [Analytics](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/getting-analytics/index.md): Access server-side video analytics for Cloudflare Stream via the dashboard or GraphQL API.
- [GraphQL Analytics API](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/getting-analytics/fetching-bulk-analytics/index.md): Query Cloudflare Stream video metrics and viewer data using the GraphQL Analytics API.
- [Get live viewer counts](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/getting-analytics/live-viewer-count/index.md): Retrieve real-time viewer counts for Cloudflare Stream live videos using the views endpoint.

## WebRTC

- [WebRTC](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/webrtc-beta/index.md): Sub-second latency live streaming and playback using WHIP and WHEP protocols in Cloudflare Stream.

## Examples

- [Examples](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/index.md): Code examples for common Cloudflare Stream video and live streaming use cases.
- [Android (ExoPlayer)](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/android/index.md): Example of video playback on Android using ExoPlayer
- [dash.js](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/dash-js/index.md): Example of video playback with Cloudflare Stream and the DASH reference player (dash.js)
- [hls.js](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/hls-js/index.md): Example of video playback with Cloudflare Stream and the HLS reference player (hls.js)
- [iOS (AVPlayer)](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/ios/index.md): Example of video playback on iOS using AVPlayer
- [First Live Stream with OBS](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/obs-from-scratch/index.md): Set up and start your first Live Stream using OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) Studio
- [RTMPS playback](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/rtmps_playback/index.md): Example of sub 1s latency video playback using RTMPS and ffplay
- [Shaka Player](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/shaka-player/index.md): Example of video playback with Cloudflare Stream and Shaka Player
- [SRT playback](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/srt_playback/index.md): Example of sub 1s latency video playback using SRT and ffplay
- [Stream Player](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/stream-player/index.md): Example of video playback with the Cloudflare Stream Player
- [Test webhooks locally](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/test-webhooks-locally/index.md): Test Cloudflare Stream webhook notifications locally using a Cloudflare Worker and Cloudflare Tunnel.
- [Video.js](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/video-js/index.md): Example of video playback with Cloudflare Stream and Video.js
- [Vidstack](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/examples/vidstack/index.md): Example of video playback with Cloudflare Stream and Vidstack

## Stream API Reference

- [Stream API Reference](https://docs.ahq.lat/api/resources/stream/methods/list/index.md): API reference for uploading, managing, and delivering video with Cloudflare Stream.

## Changelog

- [Changelog](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/changelog/index.md): Latest changes and updates to Cloudflare Stream.

## FAQ

- [FAQ](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/faq/index.md): Frequently asked questions about Cloudflare Stream video uploads, playback, and billing.

## Pricing

- [Pricing](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/pricing/index.md): Cloudflare Stream pricing for minutes of video stored and minutes of video delivered.

## edit-videos

- [Add additional audio tracks](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/edit-videos/adding-additional-audio-tracks/index.md): Upload and manage additional audio tracks for Cloudflare Stream videos via the API.
- [Add captions](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/edit-videos/adding-captions/index.md): Add captions and subtitles to Cloudflare Stream videos using AI generation or file upload.
- [Apply watermarks](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/edit-videos/applying-watermarks/index.md): Create watermark profiles and apply them to Cloudflare Stream video uploads via the API.
- [Add player enhancements](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/edit-videos/player-enhancements/index.md): Customize the Cloudflare Stream player with branding, logos, and share links.
- [Clip videos](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/edit-videos/video-clipping/index.md): Trim Cloudflare Stream videos by setting start and end times to create new clips via the API.

## viewing-videos

- [Display thumbnails](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/viewing-videos/displaying-thumbnails/index.md): Generate and customize thumbnail images from Cloudflare Stream videos.
- [Download video or audio](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/viewing-videos/download-videos/index.md): Generate downloadable MP4 video or M4A audio files from Cloudflare Stream.
- [Secure your Stream](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/viewing-videos/securing-your-stream/index.md): Restrict access to Cloudflare Stream videos using signed URLs and tokens.
- [Use your own player](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/viewing-videos/using-own-player/index.md): Play Cloudflare Stream videos with any HLS/DASH-compatible player on web, iOS, or Android.
- [Android](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/viewing-videos/using-own-player/android/index.md): Stream on-demand and live Cloudflare Stream video in native Android apps using ExoPlayer.
- [iOS](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/viewing-videos/using-own-player/ios/index.md): Stream on-demand and live Cloudflare Stream video in native iOS, tvOS, and macOS apps using AVPlayer.
- [Web](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/viewing-videos/using-own-player/web/index.md): Play Cloudflare Stream videos on the web using HLS and DASH-compatible players.
- [Use the Stream Player](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/viewing-videos/using-the-stream-player/index.md): Embed and customize the Cloudflare Stream Player for on-demand and live video playback.
- [Stream Player API](https://docs.ahq.lat/stream/viewing-videos/using-the-stream-player/using-the-player-api/index.md): Control Cloudflare Stream video playback and listen for media events using the JavaScript SDK.