This is a quick guide to help you understand Castr Dashboard and start setting up your first stream. If you need to learn more about Castr's products, check out our Introduction.

1. Create a new account
If you've already had an account, sign in here.

2. You’ll be directed to the Castr dashboard.

3. On the left-hand menu, you will see: Livestreams, Pre-recorded Streams, Video Hosting, Dynamic Player and Analytics (Click on each link to see a thorough tutorial for each feature)

4. In the Livestreams tab, click "Create New"

5. Click "All in One Stream" and "Activate Trial" to start your 7-day free trial

To see the limitations of your trial, check out this article.

Next, enter a Stream Name and choosing a Hosting Region that is closest to your current location, then click Create Stream

Note: After the 7-day free trial, you will lose access to the Castr dashboard. To regain access, you must subscribe to one of our plans.

You've successfully created your first stream on Castr! Let's start adding the platforms and connecting with your encoder before going live.