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Live Stream on Your X (Twitter) Account with R-Link

Product Updates
December 15, 2024•1 min read

Ready to take your X (formerly Twitter) presence to the next level? R-Link makes it easy to broadcast high-quality live streams directly to your X audience. Here's how to set up RTMP streaming for your X account using R-Link:

Setting Up Your X Stream

  1. Log into your Twitter account and go to https://studio.x.com/producer

    • Click Sources.

    a Media Studio interface showing the Producer tab. It displays sections for Live Broadcasts, Scheduled Broadcasts, and Ended Broadcasts, all currently empty. A red arrow points to the "Producer" tab at the top.

    • Click Create Source in the top right corner.

    A web page titled "Producer" under Media Studio. A red arrow points to a "Create source" button on the right. User profile with name "Kim Grant" is visible in the top-right corner.

  2. Give your new source a name, ensure RTMP is selected, and select your region. Click Create.

    A form for creating a source. It includes fields for "Source name" with "R-Link" entered, "Source type" with "RTMP" selected, and a dropdown menu labeled "Region" with "US East (N. Virginia)" chosen. A "Create" button is at the bottom.

  3. Under RTMP stream key, you’ll see your stream key, and you can click Done.

X Stream URL & Stream Key

  1. You will then see a screen that contains your unique URL and Stream Key. You will need these to stream from R-Link.

Connecting X to R-Link

  1. In a separate tab, go to your R-LinkBe sure to join the Meeting Mode. You cannot set-up the stream if you are in Admin Mode. Meeting URL (https://meet.r-link.com/yourroomname) and log into your room.

  2. Click Stream Manager.

    A video conferencing interface. The screen is mostly filled with a green background labeled "Sandra Potente." The top menu bar features options for "Menu," "Stream Manager," and "Report Problem.

    • Click Add Destination.

    A "Stream Manager" interface showing fields to enter a stream title and description. A red arrow points to a button labeled "Add a Destination". There's an option to select destinations and a "Start Streaming" button at the bottom.

  3. Select Custom RTMP.

    R-Link Custom RTMP

  4. Enter your URL and Stream Key from X.

  5. Click Add RTMP Server.

Going Live on X (Twitter)

  1. When you’re ready to go live, give your stream a Title and Select the destinations you want to include in your stream

  2. Click Start Streaming to stream to your selected destinations.

Remember, a stable internet connection is crucial for smooth streaming. Always test your setup before going live to ensure the best experience for your viewers.

By following these steps, you'll be broadcasting your R-Link events on X in no time, reaching a wider audience with your high-quality content.

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