> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tenbyte.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configuration

This page explains how to configure ingest and encoding when creating or editing a live stream.

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## Ingest Method

The **Ingest** section defines how your video feed reaches Tenbyte. Choose one of two methods:

<Frame caption="Ingest Method Selection">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vidinfra/PKFzPVSqdmMsmJ-N/images/live-stream/create.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PKFzPVSqdmMsmJ-N&q=85&s=8c11aa25a37058996dc376546762bb81" alt="Ingest Method Selection" width="825" height="388" data-path="images/live-stream/create.png" />
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### Push from Your Encoder

Your encoder sends the feed directly to Tenbyte. Compatible with OBS, vMix, Wirecast, and any hardware encoder. You get a unique **Server URL** and **Stream Key** for each enabled protocol.

* Enable **RTMP**, **SRT**, or both under **Push protocols** — you get a separate stream key for each.

### Pull from a Source

Tenbyte connects to your stream URL and pulls the feed automatically. No encoder configuration needed on your end — just make sure the source URL is publicly reachable.

* Supported pull protocols: **SRT**, **RTSP**, **RTMP**, and **UDP**.

<Note>For a plain-English comparison of all protocols, see the [FAQs](/docs/live-stream/faqs).</Note>

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## Stream Settings

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vidinfra/PKFzPVSqdmMsmJ-N/images/live-stream/stream-config.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PKFzPVSqdmMsmJ-N&q=85&s=8359480d874cdb0a9a3c1332eacc5cf7" alt="Stream Settings" width="825" height="388" data-path="images/live-stream/stream-config.png" />
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| Field                | Options                  | Description                                                             |
| -------------------- | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Stream Name**      | Free text                | A label to identify your stream in the dashboard.                       |
| **Stream Type**      | Linear Live / Live Event | Linear runs 24/7 nonstop. Live Event is a one-time scheduled broadcast. |
| **Output Mode**      | Video / Audio Only       | Choose full video delivery or audio-only for radio-style streams.       |
| **Output Protocols** | HLS / DASH               | Pick at least one delivery format. Both can be enabled simultaneously.  |

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## Renditions Ladder

The **Renditions Ladder** defines the quality levels your stream is transcoded into. All rungs are encoded and delivered simultaneously — viewers are automatically served the best one for their device and connection speed.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vidinfra/PKFzPVSqdmMsmJ-N/images/live-stream/renditions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PKFzPVSqdmMsmJ-N&q=85&s=1fa285193cfe66b9a2ba70e00f8084b6" alt="Renditions Ladder" width="825" height="424" data-path="images/live-stream/renditions.png" />
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### Templates

Click **Template** to apply a preset rendition set as a starting point:

| Template      | Rungs              | Description                                                              |
| ------------- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Balanced**  | 3 rungs · default  | 1080p, 720p, and 480p. A good all-round starting point for most streams. |
| **Bandwidth** | 2 rungs · low-cost | A leaner set optimised for lower bandwidth usage and cost.               |
| **Quality**   | 3 rungs · premium  | Higher bitrate targets across all rungs for maximum quality output.      |

You can then click any row to customize however you want.

### Adding a Custom Rung

Click **+ Add Rung** to add a custom rendition alongside the template rungs.

<Frame caption="Custom Rendition Rung">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vidinfra/PKFzPVSqdmMsmJ-N/images/live-stream/custom-rung.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PKFzPVSqdmMsmJ-N&q=85&s=bab5208bcb77372c65b458cf5f4d0b55" alt="Custom Rendition Rung" width="825" height="904" data-path="images/live-stream/custom-rung.png" />
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Each custom rung exposes the following settings:

**Video**

| Field              | Description                                                                           |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**           | A label for this rendition (e.g. `1080p High`).                                       |
| **Profile**        | H.264 encoding profile — `Main` is recommended for most use cases.                    |
| **Resolution**     | Width × Height in pixels (e.g. `1280 × 720`).                                         |
| **Codec**          | Video codec — currently `H.264`.                                                      |
| **FPS**            | Frames per second (e.g. `30`).                                                        |
| **GOP**            | Group of pictures size. Keyframe interval is calculated automatically from GOP ÷ FPS. |
| **Target bitrate** | The target encoding bitrate in kbps.                                                  |
| **Max bitrate**    | The maximum allowed bitrate in kbps.                                                  |
| **CRF**            | Constant Rate Factor (0–51). Lower values = higher quality.                           |

**Audio**

| Field           | Description                             |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **Codec**       | Audio codec — `AAC` recommended.        |
| **Bitrate**     | Audio bitrate in kbps (e.g. `128`).     |
| **Sample rate** | Audio sample rate in Hz (e.g. `48000`). |
| **Channels**    | `Stereo` by default.                    |

Click a rung row to expand and edit it, or click **Delete** to remove it.

<Note>Click a row in the renditions table to edit an existing rung at any time.</Note>