Technical
Restream (service)
Cloud services (Restream.io, Aircast) that take one stream and rebroadcast it to multiple platforms, saving your upload bandwidth.
Related terms
- Multistream / simulcast
Broadcasting to several platforms at once (Twitch + YouTube + Kick) using services like Restream. Check each platform's rules — some restrict it.
- RTMP
The protocol (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) your streaming software uses to deliver video to Twitch, YouTube, or Kick. You'll mostly see it when setting up a custom server.
- Bitrate
How much data your stream sends per second. Higher bitrate = better image quality but needs more upload speed. Twitch caps it around 6,000–8,500 kbps.