• Setting Up OBS for BCKSTG Live

  BCKSTG Live uses RTMPS — the same protocol as Twitch and YouTube. If you've streamed before, setup is the same process. Step 1 — Go to Dashboard → Live Your stream credentials are generated automatically the first time you visit. You'll see: RTMPS Server (always visible) Stream Key (masked by default — click reveal to view, click copy to copy) Step 2 — Open OBS → Settings → Stream Service: Custom Server: rtmps://live.cloudflare.com:443/live/ Stream Key: paste yoFew readers

• Watching a BCKSTG Live (For Fans)

  When an artist or creator goes live on BCKSTG, their profile page automatically shows a live video player.| To watch: Visit the creator's BCKSTG page (bckstg.co/theirhandle) The live player loads automatically — no app, no account needed Click play if it doesn't autostart To join chat: Click the chat panel on the right (or below on mobile) Enter your name and email — one time only You're remembered for 30 days on that creator's page Type and send messages (one messFew readers

• Live Chat — Managing Your Stream Chat

  Your stream chat is built into the dashboard. Fans enter their name and email once to join chat — they're remembered for 30 days on return visits to your page. Chat controls in Dashboard → Live: Chat ON/OFF toggle — enables or disables chat for your stream entirely. When off, the chat panel is hidden on the fan page and fans cannot send messages. Deleting a message — click the trash icon next to any message to soft-delete it. The message disappears from the fan page immediately butFew readers

• BCKSTG Live vs Twitch / Kick / YouTube

  You can have Twitch, Kick, and YouTube links on your BCKSTG profile alongside BCKSTG Live — but here's how priority works: When you're live on BCKSTG: The BCKSTG player takes over. Twitch, Kick, and YouTube Live banners are suppressed on your fan page. Fans see your BCKSTG stream first. When you're not live on BCKSTG: Your Twitch, Kick, and YouTube links display normally, including any Live Now badges from those platforms. You don't need to choose one or the other — BCKSTG handles theFew readers

• Live Chat History

  After your stream ends, all chat messages are saved and accessible in Dashboard → Live → Chat History tab. Chat history is organized by session (date), shown newest first. Each session is collapsible. Within history you can still: Delete individual messages (sets them as deleted) Ban a viewer email (applies to future streams) Chat history is private — only you can see it. Fans only ever see the live feed during the stream.Few readers

• Regenerating Your Stream Key

  If your stream key is ever compromised or you want to reset it, you can regenerate it from Dashboard → Live. Click Regenerate Stream Key — you'll be asked to confirm. Once confirmed: Your old key is permanently invalidated A new key is generated immediately You'll need to update OBS (or any other streaming software) with the new key before your next stream Do not regenerate mid-stream — it will disconnect your current session.Few readers

• Getting Access to Live Streaming

  Live Streaming is not available to all accounts by default during alpha. Who can access it: Creator accounts on Pro or Lifetime — request access via support Artist, Venue, or Promoter accounts — contact support to request the Live access grant Trial users — not eligible, must be on a paid Pro or Lifetime plan How to request: Contact support via the chat widget or email contact@bckstg.co with your handle and account type. We'll enable it on your accountFew readers

• What is BCKSTG Live?

  BCKSTG Live lets you stream directly to your fans from your BCKSTG profile page — no third-party platform required. Fans watch and chat right on your bckstg.co page. When you go live, a LIVE ON BCKSTG badge appears on your profile automatically. Your stream takes priority over any Twitch, Kick, or YouTube links you have — fans see your BCKSTG stream first. What your fans get: Live video player directly on your profile page Real-time chat (name + email to join) No app download requFew readers

• Understanding Your Live Dashboard

  When you're streaming, your dashboard shows a stats strip with real-time data: Duration persists acroFew readers

• Fans Can't See My Stream

  If you're live in OBS and the dashboard shows LIVE NOW but fans visiting your page don't see the player: Hard refresh the page — have them try Ctrl+R / Cmd+R to clear any cache Check the URL — confirm they're on your correct handle URL (bckstg.co/yourhandle) Browser compatibility — BCKSTG Live uses HLS playback, which works in all modern browsers. Very old browsers may not support it. Try a different device — if one device has issues, testing on another confirms whetFew readers

• My Stream Isn't Going Live

  If OBS says it's streaming but your dashboard still shows idle: Check your stream key — go to Dashboard → Live, reveal your key, and confirm it matches exactly what's in OBS Settings → Stream. No extra spaces. Check your RTMPS server — it must be exactly rtmps://live.cloudflare.com:443/live/ including the trailing slash. Wait 10–15 seconds — the dashboard polls for status on a short interval. It may take a moment to switch from idle to LIVE NOW. Check OBS output settFew readers