xSplit Broadcaster • Streaming configuration tutorial

xSplit Broadcaster Streaming Configuration Tutorial

Q: What format should the RTMP URL be in?

The URL format is rtmp://address.srfms.com:port/live. Replace address.srfms.com with your actual stream address and port with your assigned port number, both provided in your Server Room dashboard.

Q: What stream name should I use?

The default stream name is livestream, but you can use any name you choose. If your Server Room account supports multiple simultaneous streams, each stream must use a different name.

Q: What video bitrate should I use?

Use 2500–4000 kbps for 720p and 4000–6000 kbps for 1080p. Your total bitrate (video + audio) must stay within your available internet upload speed.

Follow this step-by-step guide to configure xSplit Broadcaster for live video streaming with your Server Room RTMP server. Get your stream live in minutes.

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What you'll learn

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Everything you need to configure xSplit Broadcaster for live video streaming to your Server Room RTMP server.

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Add your video source - Webcam, capture card or screen capture
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Create a custom RTMP channel - Add your Server Room streaming address
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Set encoding preferences - Configure bitrate, codec and stream name
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Start broadcasting - Click your profile to go live

Step-by-step guide

Follow each step carefully to configure xSplit Broadcaster for live video streaming with your Server Room RTMP server credentials.

Add your video source

Click the Add button at the bottom of the xSplit window to add your input source. Choose your webcam, capture card, or screen capture scene from the list.

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Create a custom RTMP channel

Click the Broadcast button in the main xSplit interface and go to Add channel → Custom RTMP.

xSplit Broadcaster - Broadcast, Add channel, Custom RTMP

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Enter your Server Room credentials and start streaming

In the Custom RTMP window, fill in the following:

RTMP URL — your Server Room streaming address, e.g. rtmp://address.srfms.com:port/live. Available in your Server Room welcome email or dashboard.
Stream name — your desired stream name (e.g. livestream)

Set your preferred audio/video bitrate and codec, then click OK. Back in the main window, click your new streaming profile to begin broadcasting.

xSplit Broadcaster - Custom RTMP: URL, stream name and encoding

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FAQ

Common questions about configuring xSplit Broadcaster for live streaming with Server Room.

Where do I find my Server Room RTMP URL and credentials?

Your RTMP URL, stream name, username, and password are available in your Server Room account dashboard and in your Server Room welcome email.

What format should the RTMP URL be in?

The URL format is rtmp://address.srfms.com:port/live. Replace address.srfms.com with your actual stream address and port with your assigned port number, both provided in your Server Room dashboard.

What stream name should I use?

The default stream name is livestream, but you can use any name you choose. If your Server Room account supports multiple simultaneous streams, each stream must use a different name.

What video bitrate should I use?

Use 2500–4000 kbps for 720p and 4000–6000 kbps for 1080p. Your total bitrate (video + audio) must stay within your available internet upload speed.

Why does xSplit fail to connect?

Verify your RTMP URL, stream name, and credentials are entered correctly. Make sure your Server Room video service is active and no firewall is blocking RTMP port 1935. Contact our support team via live chat if the issue persists.

xSplit Broadcaster Streaming Configuration Tutorial

Step-by-step guide

Add your video source

Create a custom RTMP channel

Enter your Server Room credentials and start streaming

FAQ

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