Live Stream Management (Legacy)

Use Live Stream Management (Legacy) in the social.plus Console to manage streams created before migration to the room-based live stream architecture. Legacy live streams support parent streams, up to two child feeds, stream status monitoring, post integration, and moderation review.

This page documents the legacy live stream management system. For current room-based streams, use Live Stream Management.

Dashboard overview

The legacy live stream dashboard lists parent streams and summarizes status across any child feeds attached to each parent.

Live Stream Management (Legacy) Dashboard

Column	Description	Logic
Title	Parent stream title	Always displays the parent stream title
Creator	Stream creator	Uses the parent stream creator
Broadcast status	Current stream state	Unified across the parent stream and child feeds
Duration	Stream length	Shows the longest completed stream duration
Moderation status	Content review state	Shows up to five unique status codes
Created at	Stream creation time	Uses the parent stream creation timestamp

Multi-stream child feeds are not supported in UIKit. UIKit displays the parent stream only. Use the SDK or API directly for multi-stream selection logic.

Use stream metadata to distinguish parent and child stream purposes, such as mobile-view or desktop-view. SDK and API integrations can use that metadata to select the best stream for each viewer.

Quick start

Create a parent stream

Set up the main live stream with a title, optional description, and optional thumbnail.

Add child streams

Add up to two additional feeds for device-specific views, camera angles, or other variants.

Create a post

Link the parent stream to a post so audiences can discover and join the live stream.

Monitor the broadcast

Track status, duration, and moderation across the parent stream and child feeds.

Create a parent stream

A parent stream is the primary live stream and the default feed for the live event.

Parent stream fields

Field	Type	Required	Description
Title	Text	Yes	Clear title for the live stream event.
Description	Text	No	Context about the stream or event.
Thumbnail	Image upload	No	Preview image for the stream. Recommended for audience engagement.
Secure streaming	Toggle	No	Restricts stream access with authentication when enabled.
Camera feed name	Text	No	Display name for the parent feed. Defaults to `Main Feed`. Maximum length: 30 characters.

After creation, the Console generates a unique stream ID. Use this ID to link child streams and create posts. Broadcast setup choices, such as secure streaming and stream relationships, cannot be changed after the stream goes live.

Navigate to legacy live streams

Go to Console > Live stream > Live stream (Legacy).

Create a new stream

Click Create live stream.

Enter details

Fill in the title, description, and thumbnail.

Configure options

Enable secure streaming if needed and customize the camera feed name.

Confirm creation

Review the details and click Create to generate the parent stream.

Add child streams

Child streams provide additional video feeds under one parent stream. A parent stream can have up to two child streams, for a total of three simultaneous feeds.

Child stream use cases

Mobile Optimization

Add a vertical 9:16 feed for mobile viewers.

Desktop Optimization

Add a horizontal 16:9 feed for desktop and tablet viewers.

Multi-Camera Events

Provide different camera angles for the same event.

Language Variants

Use the same visual event with different commentary tracks.

Add a child stream

Open the parent stream

Select the parent stream from the legacy live stream dashboard.

Add child stream

Click Add Child Stream. This action is available only when fewer than two child streams exist.

Review inherited details

The child stream inherits the parent title and description.

Customize feed name

Set a camera feed name. The default is Additional feed 1 or Additional feed 2.

Complete setup

Create the child stream and use its unique stream ID for broadcasting.

Behavior	Description
Inherited fields	Child streams inherit title and description from the parent stream.
Feed name	Each child stream can have a custom camera feed name. Maximum length: 30 characters.
Stream ID	Each child stream receives its own stream ID for independent broadcasting.
Moderation	Moderation status is consolidated with the parent stream in the dashboard.
Post association	Child streams share the parent stream’s post association.

You can add a maximum of two child streams per parent stream. Plan multi-stream production needs before going live.

Edit stream details

Update stream details before or during broadcasts when event information changes.

Stream	Editable fields
Parent stream	Title, description, thumbnail, and camera feed name
Child stream	Inherited title, inherited description, and camera feed name

Copy live stream links

The available copy-link action depends on broadcast status.

Broadcast status	Copy action	Description
Not started	No copy link button	Link generation begins when the broadcast starts.
Ongoing	Copy live stream link	Shares real-time access to the active live stream.
Ended	Copy live stream post link	Shares the recorded content and related engagement.

Delete child streams

Remove child streams that are no longer needed or were created in error.

Select stream

Open the parent stream and locate the child stream to delete.

Start deletion

Click the delete icon next to the child stream.

Review warning

Check the confirmation modal. If the child stream is live, deletion immediately disconnects the stream.

Confirm deletion

Confirm to permanently delete the child stream.

Deleting a child stream that is currently broadcasting immediately disconnects that stream. Active viewers lose access.

Parent streams cannot be deleted while they have associated posts or child streams. Remove child streams and unlink posts first.

Broadcast status

Broadcast status is unified across the parent stream and its child feeds.

Status	Displayed when	Notes
Not started	No parent or child stream has started broadcasting.	Initial state after stream creation.
Live	At least one parent or child stream is currently broadcasting.	Takes priority over other statuses.
Finished	All streams finished, or at least one stream finished while others never started.	Indicates the live event has concluded.

Duration

The duration column shows the longest completed stream among the parent stream and child feeds.

Duration is calculated from stream start time to end time.
Duration appears only after at least one stream has finished.
If multiple streams have completed, the longest duration is shown.
Duration remains empty until at least one stream completes.

Moderation status

Moderation status consolidates content review across the parent stream and child feeds.

Rule	Description
Unique statuses	Shows up to five unique status codes across the parent stream and child feeds.
Duplicate handling	Hides duplicate status codes from different streams.
Severity order	Sorts by severity: red, then yellow, then green.
Overflow handling	If more than five unique status codes exist, shows the highest severity codes first.

Prioritize red status codes first because they indicate critical content that may violate community guidelines or require immediate action.

Post integration

Create live stream posts that link to parent streams and automatically include associated child streams.

For detailed information about creating and managing posts, see Posts Management.

When users view a live stream post, SDK or API based client applications can select the best stream based on device type, screen orientation, or custom metadata. UIKit applications display the parent stream only.

Use stream metadata to identify stream purpose. For example, metadata such as {"deviceType":"mobile","orientation":"vertical"} can help your application choose the right feed for each viewer.

API-created streams

Streams created through the API appear in the Console. If the API request does not specify a camera feed name, the Console displays the default feed name. You can edit feed names later in the Console.

Best practices

Multi-stream strategy

Plan ahead: Decide which devices or production angles need optimized feeds before going live.
Test thoroughly: Verify every stream is configured before broadcast.
Name clearly: Use camera feed names such as Mobile View, Desktop View, or Camera 2.
Use metadata: Add metadata that identifies stream purpose for SDK or API selection logic.
Account for UIKit: Remember that UIKit displays only the parent stream.

Production quality

Choose strong thumbnails: Use engaging, high-quality preview images.
Write clear titles: Make the event title easy to understand.
Add useful descriptions: Give viewers context before they join.
Enable secure streaming: Use secure streaming for private or restricted events.

Monitoring

Watch unified status: Monitor all feeds from the Console during live events.
Plan bandwidth: Ensure upload capacity for each simultaneous feed.
Respect child limits: A parent stream supports up to two child streams.
Review moderation: Investigate high-severity moderation statuses promptly.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Likely cause	Resolution
Cannot add child stream	Parent already has two child streams	Delete an existing child stream before adding another.
Stream not showing as `Live`	Status update delay or broadcaster not actually live	Refresh the page and verify the stream is broadcasting.
Cannot delete parent stream	Parent has associated posts or child streams	Remove child streams and unlink posts before deletion.
Copy link not available	Broadcast has not started	Start the broadcast before copying the live stream link.
Child stream creation fails	Network or permission issue	Verify permissions, check the connection, and retry.
Duration not displaying	No stream has completed	Duration appears after at least one stream finishes.
Moderation status unclear	Multiple flags exist across streams	Review each stream individually for detailed status.
Stream disconnects on deletion	Live child stream was deleted	Avoid deleting child streams during active broadcasts.
Feed name too long	Name exceeds 30 characters	Shorten the feed name.
Child streams not showing in UIKit	UIKit does not support multi-stream child feeds	Use SDK or API integrations for multi-stream behavior.
Cannot identify stream purpose	Missing metadata	Add metadata when creating streams through the SDK or API.

Use cases

Mobile-First Events

Offer a vertical feed for mobile audiences while keeping a horizontal feed for desktop viewers.

Professional Productions

Support multi-camera productions with main-stage and close-up feeds.

Responsive Broadcasting

Let client applications choose the best feed for each viewer’s device.

Global Conferences

Provide polished desktop viewing while preserving mobile accessibility for remote attendees.

Technical specifications

Area	Specification
Parent streams	Unlimited creation
Child streams per parent	Maximum of two
Total concurrent feeds	Three: one parent stream and two child streams
Camera feed name length	Maximum of 30 characters
Status updates	Broadcast status updates in real time; moderation status may require page refresh
API-created streams	Appear in Console with default feed names if none are specified
UIKit behavior	Displays and interacts with parent streams only
Metadata	Custom metadata can identify device type, orientation, camera angle, or stream purpose