How to Livestream on CipherChat

Want to go live? This guide covers starting a stream, interacting with viewers, screen sharing, and managing your broadcast.

How to Livestream on CipherChat

Livestreaming lets you broadcast video to your followers and the CipherChat community. Whether you're gaming, chatting, or showing off a skill, here's how to go live.

Starting a Stream

1. Go to the Livestreams tab
2. Tap "Go Live" or "Start Streaming"
3. Enter a title for your stream
4. Allow camera and microphone access when prompted
5. You're now live!

Your stream appears in the Livestreams list where anyone can join as a viewer.

Streamer Controls

While streaming, you have several controls:

• Microphone toggle — Mute or unmute yourself
• Camera toggle — Turn your camera on or off
• Screen share — Share your screen instead of your camera (desktop only)
• Viewer mic access — Choose whether viewers can use their microphones
• End stream — Stop your broadcast and optionally upload a thumbnail

Viewer Interaction

Viewers can:

• Watch your live video
• Send comments in real-time
• Like your stream
• See the live viewer count and total views

When Your Stream Ends

When you end your stream, it automatically stops broadcasting. You can upload a thumbnail so your past streams look good on your profile.

Tips for Great Streams

• Use a descriptive title so people know what to expect
• Interact with viewers by responding to comments
• Enable viewer mic if you want a collaborative stream
• Maintain a good internet connection for smooth video
• Stream consistently to build an audience

Earning the Streamer Badge

If you stream frequently and get lots of likes, you can automatically earn the Streamer badge. This is awarded when you have 50+ completed streams AND 500+ total stream likes.

Screen Sharing Limitations

Screen sharing works on desktop browsers. Mobile browsers have technical limitations that prevent screen sharing, but you can still share your camera on mobile.