You've learned about Crowdcast's interactive features and have run a test event. Now it's time to go live!
When you’re ready to go live in an in-browser session, start by entering the Greenroom. If you plan to go live with a third-party streaming service, visit our RTMP support article.
What is the Greenroom?
The Greenroom is a private pre-event space where you can prepare before going live. Use it to:
Ensure your camera and microphone are connected and working properly
Practice sharing media to the stage
Check the technical setup of any guests
Bring speakers or panelists onto the stage in advance
Move speakers or panelists to the gallery if you don’t want them on stage at the start
Prepare Studio elements ahead of time
Entering the Greenroom
Click Open Greenroom to begin.
This will open the quick tech check AV control where you can:
Select your camera and microphone inputs
Enable voice, music or original mode
Click Join greenroom
Once in the Greenroom or Live - A/V Controls Explained
When entering the greenroom, you’ll first select your camera and microphone.
Once inside the greenroom, or during your live broadcast, the A/V control bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
From left to right, you can:
Toggle your camera on/off
Toggle your mic on/off
Present content from the media tray (screen, slides & files, or video)
Raise hand - to request to join the gallery and/or request to speak
Three dots - Change camera/mic inputs, select music mode and leave the stage or exit the gallery.
Watch a video demonstrating the flow:
Going Live
When everything is set, click Go Live in the bottom-left corner.
You’ll be prompted to choose one of the following:
Go Live & Record – starts your event and recording at the same time
Go Live Only – starts your event without recording
If you choose Go Live Only, you can start recording at any time by clicking the recording icon in the bottom-left corner.
For public events, you will see the option to check a box and notify your followers.
End Session and Exit Greenroom
When your session is complete, click the red stop icon in the bottom-left corner to end the event.
This will move you and your speakers into the post-show, where you’ll see the label above the stage. The post-show is a private space where organizers can wrap-up after the session.
To fully finish the session:
Click Finish Session in the bottom-left corner
Feel free to provide feedback on how your session went
If your session was recorded, the replay will be available after exiting.
Watch this video demonstrating the flow:
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