Reset or regenerate your stream key This article is about updating the stream key on a custom destination (a platform you added with RTMP or SRT). It is not about rotating the key you use to send video into ApexStream. Update a custom destination key 1. Go to Dashboard → Integrations.
Add chapters to your episode Chapters let listeners skip to specific sections of your podcast episode. In Podcast Studio you can generate chapters with AI or add them manually, then export a Podcast 2.0 chapters file. Who can use chapters You can add and edit chapters manually on any
A clip is stuck processing — what to do AI Clips are generated by sending your recording to our AI clipping service. Most clips finish within a few minutes, but occasionally a job can get stuck. Normal processing times * Processing usually takes a few minutes. * Longer recordings take longer. What to
Record separate guest tracks (ISO recording) ISO recording saves an individual audio/video file for each participant in a Web Studio broadcast. This is useful when you want to edit speakers separately in post-production. How ISO recording works When ISO recording is enabled, ApexStream records an isolated track for
Stream to a custom SRT destination ApexStream can send your live stream to any endpoint that accepts SRT (Secure Reliable Transport). This is useful for professional receivers, broadcast servers, or other platforms that give you an SRT ingest URL. Add a custom SRT destination 1. From your dashboard, go to
Private & unlisted YouTube streams When you connect a YouTube channel to ApexStream, your broadcasts can be sent as public, unlisted, or private YouTube streams. Use unlisted or private when you want to test your setup or limit who can watch. How YouTube privacy works in ApexStream 1. Go to
Connect vMix / Ecamm / other encoders Any encoder that supports custom RTMP can send a stream to ApexStream. The setup is the same whether you use vMix, Ecamm Live, Wirecast, or another broadcast tool. What you need from ApexStream 1. In your dashboard, go to Streams and create or open the
Remove or disconnect a destination You can disconnect a platform from ApexStream at any time. Disconnecting removes the stored credentials or stream key so ApexStream can no longer broadcast to that channel. Disconnect a platform 1. Go to Dashboard → Integrations. 2. Find the platform card you want to remove. 3.
Use a virtual background Apply a background blur or a custom image behind you in Web Studio so viewers see a polished scene instead of your real room. How to turn on a virtual background 1. Inside Web Studio, click Settings in the bottom bar. 2. Select the Virtual Background
Schedule a stream in advance Scheduling lets you broadcast a saved recording to your connected platforms at a future time, as if it were live. This is useful for replaying a past stream or airing a pre-recorded episode on a regular schedule. How to schedule a broadcast 1. From
Use your phone as an extra camera (Companion mode) Companion mode lets you turn a phone or tablet into an additional camera and scene controller for your Web Studio broadcast. It joins the same way a guest does, so it uses one guest seat. Set up Companion mode 1. In
Why aren't my comments showing up? If comments are not appearing in the unified chat panel, here are the most common reasons and how to fix them. Common causes Free plan. Live chat is a paid feature. It is available on Hobby, Creator, Scale, and Enterprise, but not