[Yandex Cloud documentation](../index.md) > [Yandex Cloud Video](index.md) > Getting started > Video broadcast

# Getting started with a video broadcast in Yandex Cloud Video

To [stream a video](concepts/index.md#streams) on the service's [channel](concepts/index.md#channels):
1. [Get your cloud ready](#before-you-begin).
1. [Create a channel](#create-channel).
1. [Create a broadcast](#create-stream).
1. [Create an episode](#create-episode).
1. [Set up OBS Studio](#configure-obs).
1. [Start your broadcast](#start-stream).
1. [Check if the broadcast is available](#test).

For information about using the service via the API, see [How to get started with the Yandex Cloud Video API](api-ref/quickstart.md).

## Get your cloud ready {#before-you-begin}

To get started with Cloud Video:

{% list tabs group=cloud_user %}

- New user {#new}

  1. [Log in](https://passport.yandex.com/auth) to your Yandex account. If you do not have an account, [create](https://yandex.com/support/id/en/authorization/registration.html) one.
  1. Open the Cloud Video [home page](https://video.yandex.cloud/).
  1. On the Cloud Video home page, confirm that you have read and accept the [Terms of use](https://yandex.com/legal/cloud_termsofuse/?lang=en), then click **Log in**.
  1. Create a [billing account](../billing/operations/create-new-account.md).

- I am already using Yandex Cloud {#already}

  1. [Log in](https://passport.yandex.com/auth) to your Yandex account.
  1. Open the Cloud Video [home page](https://video.yandex.cloud/).
  1. Select one of these options:

     * If you already have an organization, select it from the drop-down menu and click **Open Cloud Video**.

       {% note info %}

       To activate a Cloud Video instance, you need the `admin` or `owner` role. For more information about roles, see [Access management in Yandex Identity Hub](../organization/security/index.md).

       {% endnote %}

     * If you have a cloud but no organization, click **Open Cloud Center**. In the window that opens, enter a name and description for your organization and click **Create organization and Cloud Video**. For more information about working with organizations, see [Getting started with organizations](../organization/quickstart.md).
   1. To use Cloud Video, make sure you have the _minimum_ [role](security/index.md#video-editor), `video.editor`, in the organization.

{% endlist %}

If you encounter a technical issue with the service, contact Yandex Cloud [support](https://center.yandex.cloud/support).

## Create a channel {#create-channel}

1. Open the Cloud Video [home page](https://video.yandex.cloud/).
1. Click ![plus-sign](../_assets/console-icons/plus.svg) **Create a channel**.
1. On the channel creation page, enter:
    * **Name**.
    * **Description** (optional setting).
1. Click **Create**.

Once the channel is created, you will find yourself inside it on the ![image](../_assets/console-icons/circle-play.svg) **Video** tab.

* To learn more about channels, see [Channels](concepts/index.md#channels).
* To learn more about configuring ads, see [Configuring ads](operations/channels/settings.md#ad-settings).

## Create a broadcast {#create-stream}

1. In the ![streams](../_assets/console-icons/antenna-signal.svg) **Broadcasts** tab, click **Create a broadcast**.
1. Enter a name for the broadcast.
1. In the **Stream input protocol** field, select `RTMP`.
1. In the **Stream type** field, select `Push`.
1. Enable the **Auto-start broadcast** option.
1. Click **Create**.

## Create an episode {#create-episode}

1. Under **Episodes**, click ![image](../_assets/console-icons/plus.svg) **Add an episode**.
1. In the **Episode type** field, select the **Live** mode.
1. Enter a name for the episode.
1. Select `All Users` in the **Access** list.
1. In the **Thumbnail** field, click ![upload](../_assets/console-icons/cloud-arrow-up-in.svg) **Select file** and choose a cover image.
      
   The following cover formats are supported: [JPG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JPEG), [PNG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PNG), and [GIF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GIF).

1. Click **Save**.
1. In the broadcast window that opens, copy the following data:
    * **Server address**
    * **Broadcast key**.

To learn more about streams, see [Broadcasts](concepts/streams.md#streams).

## Set up OBS Studio {#configure-obs}

1. To install [Open Broadcaster Software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OBS_Studio) (OBS Studio or OBS), the video recording and live streaming software:

    {% list tabs group=operating_system %}
    
    - Linux {#linux}
    
      Run this command:
    
      ```bash
      sudo add-apt-repository ppa:obsproject/obs-studio \
      sudo apt install obs-studio
      ```
    
    - Windows {#windows}
    
      [Download](https://obsproject.com/download) and install OBS Studio from the project’s website or use the [Chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/install) package manager. In PowerShell, run this command as an administrator:
    
      ```powershell
      choco install obs-studio
      ```
    
    {% endlist %}

1. Set up OBS Studio:

    1. In the right-hand panel, go to **Controls** → **Settings** → **Stream**.
    1. In the **Destination** section:

       * In the **Service** field, select **Custom...**.
       * In the **Server** field, specify the server address you [got](#create-episode) earlier.
       * In the **Stream key** field, specify the broadcast key you got earlier.
    
    1. In the left-hand panel, select **Output** → **Stream**.
    
       * Under **Video bitrate**, set a value based on screen resolution and internet speed. You can measure your internet speed using [Yandex.Internetometer](https://yandex.ru/internet). Your stream bitrate must not exceed the **Outgoing connection** value.
       * In the **Video encoder** field, select the video encoding format.
    
    1. In the **Recording** section:
    
       * In the **Recording path** field, specify the path to save your stream to.
       * In the **Recording format** field, select the video file format.
    
    1. Click **OK**.
    1. In the **Sources** panel at the bottom left, click ![plus-sign](../_assets/console-icons/plus.svg) to add a source.
    
       * In the window that opens, select a source, e.g., **Video Capture Device**.
       * In the window that opens, specify the source name and click **OK**.
       * Select the video streaming device, e.g., a webcam, and click **OK**.
    
    1. In the center of the window, you can set the size and position of the video stream.

For more information, see [OBS Studio setup recommendations](operations/streams/obs-config-help.md).

## Start your broadcast {#start-stream}

1. Go back to the ![streams](../_assets/console-icons/antenna-signal.svg) **Broadcasts** tab in Cloud Video.
1. Select the broadcast you created earlier.
1. Enable **Accept signal**.
1. In OBS Studio, click **Start broadcast** in the bottom-right **Controls** panel.
1. Wait for the broadcast to start.

The service [limits](concepts/limits.md) the duration and number of simultaneous broadcasts.

## Check if the broadcast is available {#test}

1. Under **Episodes**, select the [previously created](#create-episode) episode.
1. Select the `link` tab.
1. Click ![image](../_assets/console-icons/copy.svg) **Copy**.
1. Open a new browser page and paste the obtained URL to the address bar.
1. Click the play button to make sure the broadcast is available.

#### Useful links {#see-also}

* [Getting started with video hosting in Yandex Cloud Video](hosting.md)
* [Yandex Cloud Video overview](concepts/index.md)
* [Configuring ads](operations/channels/settings.md#ad-settings)
* [Troubleshooting in Cloud Video](troubleshooting/index.md)