Get Started With Wowza Streaming Engine
Get Started With Wowza Streaming Engine
With these examples, you can quickly run Wowza Streaming Engine using a Docker Compose deployment.
Easily publish and play back live streams with WebRTC, HLS and MPEG-DASH, and learn more about customizing and scaling Wowza Streaming Engine.
If you prefer to manually install, visit our Downloads page.
Step 1: Start the Docker Images
- Download and install Docker on your computer.
- Download the Docker Compose file here.
- In the docker-compose.yaml file, replace ‘WSE_LICENSE_KEY’ with your trial license key, and set your admin username and password if you want to change them from the default.
- Start the Docker images by running ‘docker compose up‘ in the terminal.
Step 2: Publish a Live Stream
Choose any one of the following methods to start a local live stream.
Simulated
No webcam? That’s ok!
(A simulated live stream with an existing video is already playing)
– OR –
OBS
Learn how to install, configure, and customize, and extend Wowza Streaming Engine based on your streaming workflows:
Service: Custom...
Server: rtmp://wse-trial.wowza.com/live
Stream Key: myStream
Step 4: Customize and Learn More
Explore the Wowza Streaming Engine Manager to manage your server, and learn more about what you can do with Wowza Streaming Engine, and how to customize to your specific needs.
Wowza Streaming Engine Manager
See your usage, statistics, and customize Streaming Engine to your workflow.
Documentation
Learn how to configure Wowza Streaming Engine.
Module Examples
Learn how to customize your video streams.
Java API Reference
Our comprehensive Java API provides fine-grained customization for your needs.
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