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Restreaming and transcoding

Use this runbook to turn one verified input into stable outputs with the required codec, resolution and bitrate. It keeps the UI task, verification and automation path together.

UIQuick start → Re-streaming

What this solves

This procedure gives an operator one controlled path to turn one verified input into stable outputs with the required codec, resolution and bitrate.

When to use it

Use it during initial setup, a planned change or incident recovery when you need to turn one verified input into stable outputs with the required codec, resolution and bitrate.

Dashboard path

Quick start → Re-streamingRoute/srt-to-socials/list
Quick start → StreamsRoute/streams/list

Prerequisites

  • Administrator access to the Callaba instance and permission to change this module.

  • A maintenance window or a non-production resource plus a real test source or client.

  • A record of the current values, allocated ports and credentials before you save changes.

Steps in the Callaba UI

  1. 01

    In the dashboard sidebar, follow Quick start → Re-streaming. Open the source-backed route /srt-to-socials/list. In the dashboard sidebar, follow Quick start → Streams. Open the source-backed route /streams/list.

  2. 02

    Before changing Restreaming and transcoding, record these current values: input_stream_url, output_stream_url, output_stream_key, output_video_bitrate, output_audio_bitrate, encoding_profile.

  3. 03

    In Restreaming and transcoding, set input_stream_url, output_stream_url, output_stream_key, output_video_bitrate, output_audio_bitrate, encoding_profile so you can turn one verified input into stable outputs with the required codec, resolution and bitrate. Keep unrelated values unchanged.

  4. 04

    Run Save [creating-form-save]. Wait for the form or listing to settle before testing another variable.

  5. 05

    Use a real source, destination or browser client and confirm these live signals: active, bitrate, fps, input_bitrate_kbps, output_bitrate_kbps.

Controls to review
  • input_stream_url
  • output_stream_url
  • output_stream_key
  • output_video_bitrate
  • output_audio_bitrate
  • encoding_profile
Actions to run
  • Savecreating-form-save
Signals to verify
  • active
  • bitrate
  • fps
  • input_bitrate_kbps
  • output_bitrate_kbps

Expected result

The runbook is complete when Save [creating-form-save] succeeds and a real workflow reports active, bitrate, fps, input_bitrate_kbps, output_bitrate_kbps.

Troubleshooting

The saved change does not appear

Confirm the save response, refresh the module once and compare the visible values with the record made before the change. Correct validation errors before retrying.

The connection or playback path fails

Check the exact host, port, protocol, credentials and firewall path used by the real client. Test one source and one destination before restoring the full workflow.

The module starts but health is unstable

Return to the last known working values, inspect live statistics and process errors, then reintroduce one change at a time.