Live Events
Managed live streaming with RTMP ingest, adaptive bitrate HLS playback, three access control modes, automatic recordings, and embeddable watch pages.
Best for: board meetings, product launches, internal all-hands, webinars, and any event that needs a private or public live stream with controlled access.
Create an event | Live Events API reference
What this is
WAYSCloud Live Events is a managed streaming service. You create an event, connect OBS Studio or any RTMP encoder, and the platform handles transcoding, adaptive bitrate delivery, and viewer access control. Events have a watch page at live.wayscloud.services/{slug}. Access can be public, password-protected, or token-gated. Recordings are generated automatically and available for replay after the stream ends.
A rehearsal mode lets you test the full pipeline without making the event visible to viewers.
When to use it
Use this when:
- You need to live-stream to a controlled audience (internal, paying, or public)
- You want automatic recordings without additional setup
- You need access control: password-protected or per-viewer token-gated streams
- You want embeddable watch pages with no third-party branding
Consider something else when:
- You need to host pre-recorded video on demand — Live Events is for live streams with optional replay
- You need real-time video conferencing — Live Events is one-to-many broadcast, not two-way calls
What you get
- RTMP ingest compatible with OBS Studio, Streamlabs, and any RTMP encoder
- Adaptive HLS playback with automatic bitrate selection
- 3 access modes: public, password-protected, token-gated
- Watch pages at
live.wayscloud.services/{slug} - Rehearsal mode for testing before going live
- Automatic recordings with replay URLs
- Real-time stats: concurrent viewers, peak viewers, stream health
- 21 API endpoints for full event lifecycle management
- Rotatable stream keys for security
Pricing
All prices exclude VAT.
| Item | Unit | EUR | NOK | SEK | DKK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Events Starter | minute | 0.05 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.35 |
| Live Events Starter | gb_month | 0.50 | 5 | 5 | 3.50 |
| Live Events Starter | hour | 0.01 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
How it works
- Create an event via the dashboard or API. Choose a name, slug, and access type (public, password, or token).
- Copy the RTMP URL and stream key. Connect OBS Studio or your encoder.
- Start rehearsal to test the stream. Only you can see it.
- Go live when ready. The watch page becomes active at
live.wayscloud.services/{slug}. - Stop the stream when finished. The recording is processed automatically.
- Share the replay URL or download the recording.
What you see in the dashboard
- Event list: name, status badge (scheduled / ready / rehearsal / live / ending / ended), viewer count
- Ingest panel: RTMP URL, stream key (with rotate button), connection status
- Live stats: concurrent viewers, peak viewers, stream health indicators (bitrate, dropped frames)
- Access control: password field, token generation with count and expiry
- Recordings: replay URL, duration, file size, download link
- Event timeline: status transitions with timestamps
Fastest way to get started
Dashboard
- Open my.wayscloud.services and go to Communication then Live Events
- Click Create Event, enter a name and slug, choose Public access
- Copy the RTMP URL and stream key into OBS Studio
- Click Rehearsal to test, then Go Live
API
bash
curl -X POST https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/live-events/events \
-H "X-API-Key: wayscloud_live_abc12_YOUR_SECRET" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"name": "Product Launch Q2",
"slug": "product-launch-q2",
"access_type": "public",
"description": "Live product announcement"
}'Example request and response
Request: Create a token-gated event
bash
curl -X POST https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/live-events/events \
-H "X-API-Key: wayscloud_live_abc12_YOUR_SECRET" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"name": "Q2 Board Meeting",
"slug": "q2-board-2026",
"access_type": "token",
"description": "Quarterly board presentation — confidential"
}'Response:
json
{
"event_id": "evt-8a3f1b2c-d4e5-6789-abcd-0123456789ef",
"name": "Q2 Board Meeting",
"slug": "q2-board-2026",
"access_type": "token",
"status": "ready",
"watch_url": "https://live.wayscloud.services/q2-board-2026",
"ingest": {
"rtmp_url": "rtmp://live.wayscloud.services/ingest",
"stream_key": "sk-a1b2c3d4e5f6..."
},
"created_at": "2026-03-30T09:00:00Z"
}Generate viewer tokens:
bash
curl -X POST https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/live-events/events/evt-8a3f1b2c.../tokens \
-H "X-API-Key: wayscloud_live_abc12_YOUR_SECRET" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"count": 12,
"label": "Board members",
"max_uses": 1,
"expires_at": "2026-04-01T23:59:59Z"
}'Go live:
bash
curl -X POST https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/live-events/events/evt-8a3f1b2c.../live/start \
-H "X-API-Key: wayscloud_live_abc12_YOUR_SECRET"Event lifecycle:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
scheduled | Created, not yet configured |
ready | Stream key assigned, encoder can connect |
rehearsal | Test stream active, not visible to viewers |
live | Broadcasting to viewers |
ending | Stream stopped, processing recording |
ended | Recording available, event closed |
Common use cases
- Board meetings — token-gated access with per-member tokens and automatic recording
- Product launches — public watch page with embeddable player
- Internal all-hands — password-protected for company-wide access
- Training sessions — rehearsal mode to practice, then go live with recording for latecomers
- Webinars — token-gated registration flow, real-time viewer stats
Related services
- Object Storage — store recordings long-term in S3 buckets
- SMS — notify attendees when the event starts
- Speech Intelligence — transcribe recordings after the event
Related documentation
- Launch a Live Event — step-by-step guide
- Live Events API reference — all 21 endpoints
- API Keys — managing API credentials
- Getting Started — platform overview