HDOnTap

Stream Connectivity

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Overview

A stream can be connected (turned on) and disconnected (turned off) from within the HDOnTap Portal. Streams can also be reset, which is a common step in troubleshooting streaming issues.

Prerequisites

  • You must be an Admin.
  • You must have your Portal login. Contact your Customer Administrator or HDOnTap Support if you need assistance with your Portal credentials.
  • Customer Control must be enabled for your stream. Contact HDOnTap Support if you are unable to connect/disconnect/reset your stream.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Log in to the HDOnTap Portal and navigate to Streaming > Streams:
Portal dashboard with the Streaming tile highlighted

Portal Streaming menu with Streams highlighted

2. Click the gear icon Gear icon for the stream you would like to turn on or off or reset, then select the desired icon:

To connect a stream, click the connect icon Connect icon, then click Connect in the confirmation dialog in the upper right corner of the screen. After connecting, you will see a Confirmation Message.

Prompt asking whether to connect the stream, with the Connect button highlighted

To disconnect a stream, click the disconnect icon Disconnect icon, then click Disconnect in the confirmation dialog in the upper right corner of the screen. After disconnecting, you will see a Confirmation Message.

Prompt asking whether to disconnect the stream, with the Disconnect button highlighted

Confirmation message: Publish stream successfully stopped

To reset a stream, click the reset icon Reset icon, then click Reset in the confirmation dialog in the upper right corner of the screen. After resetting, you will see a Confirmation Message.
Prompt asking whether to reset the stream, with the Reset button highlighted

Confirmation message: Publish stream successfully reset

3. Your stream connection is now updated. Refresh any web pages displaying the stream embed to see the change.

Still need help?

Contact the HDOnTap support team at [email protected] or submit a support request.