StreamLive ProHow to go live on Rumble with a stream key
Go live on Rumble from a browser: set up a livestream on rumble.com, open the streamer configuration, and paste its Stream URL and key into StreamLive Pro.
To go live on Rumble from StreamLive Pro, you set up a livestream on rumble.com, open its streamer configuration, and paste the Stream URL and Stream Key into the Rumble Live card on Connections. Then you tick Rumble in the studio and start, alone or together with YouTube, Facebook and other networks. Rumble works with any streaming software that sends RTMP, so StreamLive Pro is set up like OBS would be.
Before you start
- A Rumble account, signed in. Rumble's guide lets you stream as one of your channels or as yourself (Rumble Support: How to setup a livestream). The same page says Rumble works with streaming software that uses the RTMP protocol.
- A placeholder video, optional. Rumble lets you add a clip of up to 60 seconds that loops before the stream starts (same page).
- A StreamLive Pro account. The browser studio works on the 7-day trial. OBS or vMix as the source needs a paid plan (see the /pricing?lang=en page).
Steps
- Set up the livestream on Rumble. Go to rumble.com/live, click the camera icon at the top right and choose Go Live. Enter a title and description, choose the channel under Stream as, and choose Right now or a later time. Rumble allows a later time up to 24 hours ahead.
- Choose licensing and submit. Pick the licensing option Rumble offers and click Submit.
- Get the streamer configuration. Click Get the streamer configuration. Rumble shows the Stream URL (RTMP) and the Stream Key.
- Add the Rumble Live card. Open Connections, go to the Manual section (live with a stream key) and choose Rumble Live. Paste the Stream URL into RTMP URL and the key into Stream Key, then click Save connection.
- Open the studio. Go to Live stream and choose Browser Studio, or Stream from software like OBS (RTMP / SRT) if you produce in OBS or vMix.
- Tick Rumble and go live. Tick Rumble in the Channels list, plus any other networks, and press Start stream. Check the livestream page on Rumble to see the picture arrive.
- End. Press Stop stream. Press Record during the broadcast if you want StreamLive Pro to keep the full recording; otherwise our temporary copy is removed about two hours after.
The next Rumble broadcast
Rumble creates a livestream each time you go through Go Live. Before each broadcast, open the streamer configuration of the new livestream and compare its key with the one saved in StreamLive Pro. If Rumble shows a different key, open the Rumble Live card on Connections and paste the new one.
What can go wrong
| What you see | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| "RTMP URL and Stream Key required" | One of the two fields is empty | Paste both from the streamer configuration |
| "That address points to a private network" | A local address was pasted | Paste the Stream URL that Rumble shows |
| "The URL must start with rtmp://, rtmps://, srt:// or https://" | Part of the address was cut off | Copy the Stream URL again, whole |
| StreamLive Pro is live, Rumble shows nothing | The key belongs to an earlier livestream | Open the new livestream's streamer configuration and paste its key |
| Viewers see the placeholder video only | Rumble has not received the picture yet, or the key is wrong | Wait a few seconds, then check the key |
More: Troubleshooting the problems that come up most.
Limits to know
- Rumble chat and viewer numbers are not shown in StreamLive Pro. Live chat covers YouTube and Facebook (with replies) and Twitch and Kick (read only).
- Rumble is a live destination in StreamLive Pro. Uploading finished videos to Rumble is not supported.
- StreamLive Pro does not create the Rumble livestream for you: you set it up on rumble.com and paste the key.
Going further
Several networks in one broadcast: How to live stream to several platforms at once. All networks: Going live on each network: what it needs. Any other RTMP service: Stream to a custom RTMP or SRT server. Stream keys in plain words: RTMP and stream keys: where to find them, what breaks.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my Rumble stream key?
After you set up a livestream on rumble.com and submit it, click Get the streamer configuration. Rumble shows the Stream URL and the Stream Key there.
Can I go live on Rumble without OBS?
Yes. Rumble accepts any software that sends RTMP. The browser studio sends your camera, microphone and screen, and StreamLive Pro forwards it to Rumble.
Can I stream to Rumble and YouTube at the same time?
Yes. Tick both in the same broadcast. You upload one stream and StreamLive Pro sends it to each, within the number of destinations your plan allows.
Can I schedule a Rumble live in advance?
Rumble lets you choose a later time, up to 24 hours ahead, when you set up the livestream. In StreamLive Pro you can schedule the broadcast for the same time and tick Rumble.
Can StreamLive Pro upload my videos to Rumble?
No. Rumble is a live destination only in StreamLive Pro.
Keep reading
A live streaming glossary in plain words: stream key, RTMP, SRT, bitrate, multistream, Preview and Program, ISO, captions, reframe. Where each shows up in StreamLive Pro.
How to stream on Bilibili Live with a stream keyStream on Bilibili Live from your browser: start a live in your Bilibili room, copy the server and fresh key into the Bilibili Live card, then go live.
How to go live on Dailymotion with a stream keyGo live on Dailymotion: get live enabled on your account, create a live stream in Dailymotion Studio, and paste its stream URL and key into StreamLive Pro.
How to stream on DLive with your stream keyStream on DLive from your browser: copy the key from your DLive dashboard, paste it into the DLive card in StreamLive Pro, and go live alone or with other networks.
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