Advanced custom layouts Web Studio includes preset layouts for quick production, and advanced draggable layouts for when you want full control over where each source appears on screen. Available advanced layouts The advanced layout options include: * L-Bar — a main speaker on the left with smaller sources stacked on the
Set your stream title and description Your stream title and description are what viewers see on each platform you stream to. Setting them before you go live helps audiences find and understand your broadcast. Set title and description when creating a stream 1. From the dashboard, click New Station or
My recording is missing or won't download If a recording does not appear after a stream, or the download link does not work, go through these checks. Check these, in order Is the recording still processing? Recordings go through stitching, encoding, and uploading after a stream ends. Wait
Add your logo & brand kit You can customize your stream with your own logo and brand colors so your broadcast looks consistent across every platform. Add your logo 1. Enter Web Studio. 2. Open the Graphics panel in the right-hand sidebar. 3. Expand Logo. 4. Upload a PNG,
Add a scrolling ticker A scrolling ticker lets you display a looping message along the bottom of your stream. Use it for announcements, URLs, or sponsor messages. Add a ticker overlay 1. Enter Web Studio. 2. Open the Graphics panel in the right-hand sidebar. 3. Expand Scrolling Ticker. 4.
Add a countdown timer A countdown timer is a great way to build anticipation before a scheduled stream starts. You can add one as an on-screen overlay in Web Studio. Add a countdown overlay 1. Enter Web Studio. 2. Open the Graphics panel from the right-hand sidebar. 3.
Test your stream before going live A quick test stream helps you catch camera, microphone, destination, or layout problems before your audience sees them. Run a private test 1. Connect only one destination to ApexStream, such as an unlisted YouTube stream or a Facebook test Page. 2. Start Web Studio
Stream health: bitrate, FPS & dropped frames The stream health panel shows how your outgoing video is performing. It is available on the Hobby plan and above; Free plans see a locked preview. What the metrics mean * Bitrate — how much data you are sending, measured in kilobits per second (kbps)
I can't hear my guest / my guest can't hear me If audio is missing between you and a guest in Web Studio, the cause is usually a browser permission, a muted device, or the wrong audio output. If you cannot hear your guest Check their microphone.
Guest limits by plan Web Studio lets you invite remote guests to join your broadcast. The number of guests you can have in a session at once depends on your plan. Guest limits Plan Guests in one session Free 5 Hobby 10 Creator 10 Scale 10 Enterprise 10 What counts
A tour of your dashboard Your ApexStream dashboard is the home base for everything you stream. Here is a quick guide to the main sections. Main navigation The left sidebar contains links to: * Dashboard — your home screen with a live-status hero, quick actions, system performance stats, and an activity
Choosing your ingest protocol: RTMP, RTMPS, SRT or WHIP ApexStream supports several ways to send video into the platform from an external encoder. The right choice depends on your plan, network, and latency needs. Protocol overview Protocol Best for Plan required RTMP General compatibility with OBS, Streamlabs, and most encoders.