[Topic] To play your stream enter the playback URL

To play your stream, enter the playback URL into your player or a mobile browser, depending on the playback type. To learn more about stream playback, see the Players and Playback articles.

You can also test playback using the Video Test Players page. From the Test Playback modal in Wowza Streaming Engine Manager:

  1. Enter the server IP address or domain name.
  2. Select a VOD or live application from the Application dropdown.
  3. Specify a Stream (for live applications) or a Media File Name (for VOD applications).
  4. Select a Playback Type option to identify the protocol.
  5. Based on your input, the playback URL is automatically generated in the Streaming URL section.
  6. To deliver your stream securely, enable the Secure URL checkbox.
  7. Copy the generated playback URL and paste it above the player on the Video Test Players page.
  8. Click Start to play your stream or Stop when you're ready to end your test.