Syndication Targets

A syndication target defines a destination's configuration. It specifies where content should be sent, how to reach that destination, and how to authenticate.

Each target includes:

• Platform selection (e.g., YouTube, Custom, Facebook, PlutoTV, etc.).
• Protocol (e.g., RTMP, SRT, HLS-Pull, Zixi, etc.).
• Required fields like Stream URI and authentication (when applicable).
• A Job Template that stores default settings for any jobs created from this target, enabling consistent, repeatable configuration across multiple jobs.

Targets are reusable and serve as the foundation for job creation.

Available Options

Creating a Syndication Target

Before you can syndicate content to an external platform, you must create a syndication target that defines the destination and protocol. Once created, you can configure a Job Template for that target, making it easier to reuse consistent settings across multiple jobs.

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Contact your account manager to activate Syndication.

General Steps (All Platforms)

1. Navigate to Syndication.
2. Select "Syndication Targets" in the left side nav.
3. Select "+ New Target" to open the target creation form.
4. Enter a Target Name to identify this destination later.
5. Select a Platform (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, AWS MediaConnect, Custom).
6. Complete the required connection details for your platform (see below).
7. After saving the target, open the Job Template tab to configure default settings for jobs created from this target.

Platform-Specific Setup

YouTube

• Stream Key: Paste the stream key provided in YouTube Studio.
• Integrated Authentication:
• Enable the YouTube Integrated Authentication toggle.
• Select a Clipping profile with a YouTube integration.
• After saving, go to the "Job Template" tab to configure SCTE-35 passthrough, renditions (rays), AWS zone, and other settings.

Facebook

• Stream Key: Paste the stream key from Facebook Live.
• Integrated Authentication:
  • Enable the Facebook Integrated Authentication toggle.
  • (Optional) Enable Facebook Auto Re-Schedule.
  • Choose a Clipping profile with Facebook credentials.
  • Select a Facebook Page to syndicate to.
• After saving, go to the "Job Template" tab to configure job-level defaults.

Twitch or TikTok

• Stream Key: Paste the platform-provided stream key.
• After saving, configure job settings in the "Job Template" tab.

AWS Elemental MediaConnect or Pluto TV

• Provide:
  • Host (IP or hostname)
  • Port
  • Stream ID
  • (Optional) Password for protected streams
• Ensure the destination supports Zixi push.
• Configure the "Job Template" after saving.

Custom (RTMP, RTMPS, HLS, Zixi, SRT, RIST)

Supports multiple protocols with different configuration requirements:

• RTMP or RTMPS (Push):{Base Stream URL}/{Stream Key}
  • Check your destination platform's documentation to confirm whether a stream key is required.
• HLS - Push:{Base Stream URL}/
  • Examples:
    • rtmp://platform.example.com/live/3u40-9rqs-502b-7zeq/
    • <http://platform.example.com/live/>
• HLS - Pull:
  • Uplynk generates the pull URL once syndication begins.
  • Configure the destination platform to pull from this generated URL.
• Zixi - Push:
  • Provide Host, Port, and Stream ID.
  • (Optional) Password for protected streams.
• SRT - Push:srt://{Host}:{Port}
• RIST - Push:rist://{Host}:{Port}
  • Must use an even-numbered port. RIST uses the following odd-numbered port (Port+1) for error correction.

Once saved, go to the "Job Template" tab to define:

• Quality levels (Low, Medium, High).
• Ray selection.
• SCTE-35 passthrough.
• AWS zone selection.
• Metadata (key-value pairs).

Modify a Syndication Target

1. Navigate to Syndication.
2. Select the target you want to modify.
3. Adjust fields in the Details or Job Template tabs.
4. Select Save to apply your changes.

Delete a Syndication Target

1. Ensure no active jobs are syndicating to the target(s) you want to delete.
2. Navigate to Syndication.
3. Select the targets you want to delete.
4. Select Delete # Target(s).
5. When prompted, confirm by selecting Yes, Delete.