Dashboard Overview

Learn every part of the StreamKite dashboard — from the top bar to stream slots and the floating controls.

🔝 Top Bar

🗂️ Stream Slot Cards

Each stream slot is displayed as a card. Here's what every part means:

🔧 Toolbar Controls

🔘 Floating Buttons

Several floating action buttons (FABs) appear at the right edge of the screen after loading your dashboard:

Your PassKey

Your PassKey is your unique access credential — it replaces a traditional username and password. Keep it safe.

🔑 What is a PassKey?

A PassKey is a short alphanumeric string (e.g. SF-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) that grants full access to your dashboard. No email or password is required. You receive it immediately after purchase or trial sign-up.

💼 The PassKey Card

After loading your dashboard, the PassKey Card appears at the top showing:

🔁 Account Switcher

Need to manage multiple PassKeys? Use the Account Switcher inside the Power Panel → Key Vault tab. Save up to 5 PassKeys with nicknames and switch between them in one click — no re-typing needed.

📧 Register Your Email

Register your email from the dashboard for support ticket access and renewal reminders. This does not replace your PassKey — it only links your email for notifications.

Stream Slots

Stream slots are individual streaming channels. Each slot has its own RTMP destination, media file, schedule, and controls. Your plan determines how many slots you can run simultaneously.

➕ Creating a Slot

• 1

  Click "+ Add Stream"

  Located in the toolbar above your stream grid. Keyboard shortcut: N.

• 2

  Enter the full RTMP stream key URL

  The full URL includes both the server and key combined, e.g.: rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

• 3

  Add an optional name

  Give your slot a recognizable name like "YouTube Main" or "Facebook Channel 2".

• 4

  Click "Create Slot"

  The slot card appears in your grid. Upload media next (see Media Upload section).

✏️ Editing a Slot

Click the ✎ Edit button on any slot card to open the edit modal. You can update:

• ✓ Stream name
• ✓ RTMP stream key URL (eye button to reveal)
• ✓ Color tag (for visual organization)
• ✓ Emoji icon (shown on the card header)

▶ Starting, Stopping & Restarting

🗂️ Groups & Organization

Organize your slots into groups (max 10). Each group gets a color dot. You can:

• Assign a slot to a group using the group dropdown button on each card
• Sort by group using the Sort dropdown in the toolbar
• Create, rename, or delete groups via the Group Manager (accessible from Sort → By Group)

Supported Platforms

StreamKite works with any platform that accepts an RTMP stream. Here are the most popular ones and their RTMP URL formats.

▶ RTMP URL Reference

Media Upload

Upload the video or audio file you want to stream. StreamKite loops it automatically — upload once, stream forever.

📁 Supported Formats

⬆️ How to Upload

• 1

  Click the upload zone on a slot card

  The dotted zone says "Drop your video here or click to browse". Click or drag-and-drop your file.

• 2

  Or use the Upload Widget

  Click the 📁 Upload button — a full-screen upload widget opens with a progress bar. You can monitor the upload percentage in real time.

• 3

  Wait for completion

  A green checkmark ✓ appears when the upload succeeds. The file name is shown on the slot card.

🔄 Looping Behaviour

Once started, your stream loops the uploaded file indefinitely. There is no time limit. The Loop Counter (visible in Power Panel → Content & Media) shows how many times your video has looped since it started.

Playlist Manager

Queue multiple files per slot and stream them in sequence, looping indefinitely. Perfect for creating varied 24/7 content channels.

🎵 Opening the Playlist Manager

Click the 🎵 Playlist button on any slot card to open the Playlist Manager modal. You'll see:

• Storage bar — shows used storage out of your 5 GB quota and file count (0 / 50 files)
• Drop zone — drag multiple files at once or click to browse
• File list — draggable items showing order, name, size, and a delete button

📋 Adding Files

You can upload up to 50 files per slot. Drag them in any order. The stream plays file #1, then #2, and so on, looping back to the start when it reaches the end.

📊 Storage Quota

Each slot has a 5 GB storage limit shared across all playlist files. The storage bar shows your current usage. If you're near the limit, delete unused files before uploading new ones.

Smart Scheduler

Schedule any stream slot to start and stop automatically on a recurring weekly basis. Set blackout windows to prevent streaming during specific hours.

📅 Setting a Schedule

• 1

  Open Power Panel → Scheduler tab

  Click the ⚡ power FAB, then click the calendar icon in the tab strip.

• 2

  Select a slot

  Pick the slot you want to schedule from the slot dropdown.

• 3

  Set start and stop times

  Use the time pickers. Start time is when the stream auto-starts; Stop time is when it auto-stops. Both are in your local time zone.

• 4

  Choose days

  Toggle the day buttons (Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa). Active days shown in orange.

• 5

  Optional: Set blackout window

  If you don't want the stream running during certain hours (e.g. overnight), enter a blackout from/to time. The stream will never run during this window.

• 6

  Click "Save Schedule"

  The schedule appears in the "Saved schedules" list and as a blue badge on the slot card.

🗓️ 7-Day Timeline View

The timeline section at the top of the Scheduler tab shows a visual 7-day calendar. Colored bars show when each scheduled slot is active. This helps you spot overlaps and plan your streaming schedule efficiently.

Power Panel Overview

The Power Panel is StreamKite's advanced control center. Access it by clicking the ⚡ orange lightning FAB on the right side of your dashboard.

⚡ Opening the Power Panel

Click the ⚡ Power FAB (orange lightning bolt, fixed at the lower-right of the screen). The panel slides out from the right side with 11 tabs along a vertical strip.

🗂️ Tab Overview

Stream Health

Monitor your live streams in real time. The Stream Health tab shows bitrate, stability, and a per-slot status overview.

Automation Suite

Set up intelligent automation rules that keep your streams running with zero manual intervention.

🔄 Crash Auto-Recovery

When enabled, a crashed slot automatically restarts — typically within 10 seconds. To enable:

• 1

  Select a slot from the dropdown

  Or choose "Auto-recovery for ALL slots" to enable it globally.

• 2

  Toggle the switch ON

  The toggle turns green. Set the max retries count (1–10). There's a 10-second cooldown between each retry.

🔗 Stream Chaining

When a slot stops or crashes, automatically start a different slot. Use cases:

• A backup stream takes over when your main stream crashes
• Automatic playlist handoff between different content channels
• Scheduled content rotation without manual intervention

Set the delay (0–300 seconds) before the chained slot starts. Click Save Chain Rule. View and delete active rules in the "Active chain rules" list below.

🔔 Webhook Dispatcher

Receive HTTP POST notifications when stream events happen. Compatible with Discord, Slack, Zapier, Make (Integromat), or any custom endpoint.

Paste your webhook URL, check the events you want, click 💾 Save. Use 🧪 Test to send a test payload and verify your endpoint receives it.

Key Vault

Securely store and manage all your stream keys in one place. Vault keys are encrypted and accessible only through your PassKey session.

🔐 Saving a Key

• 1

  Enter a label

  E.g. "YouTube Main Channel" — this is your display name for the key.

• 2

  Select the platform

  Choose from the dropdown (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)

• 3

  Enter the stream key

  Toggle the 👁 eye to see the key you're entering. Keys are hidden by default.

• 4

  Optional: Set expiry date and notes

  YouTube stream keys don't expire, but some platforms rotate them. Set a reminder date if needed.

• 5

  Click "Save to Vault"

  The key appears in the list below. Use Copy, Use (apply to a slot), or Delete actions.

Analytics & Reporting

Track your streaming performance over time with built-in analytics. Export data for external reporting.

⬇️ Exporting Data

Go to Power Panel → Download tab to export your slot data:

Reward Center

Earn free streaming hours by staying active. Points convert to hours you can add to your plan for free.

🏆 How Points Work

1 hour = 100 points. You can claim up to 2 hours per month, provided you have at least 15 stream days in the month.

Slot Lock (PIN Protection)

Slot Lock prevents unauthorized changes to your stream configurations — useful if you share a computer or want extra peace of mind.

🔐 Setting Up a PIN

• 1

  Click the Slot Lock FAB or the "Set PIN" widget

  The widget appears near the top of the dashboard after login.

• 2

  Create a PIN (6–30 characters)

  The strength indicator shows weak/medium/strong. Choose a memorable but secure PIN.

• 3

  Set a security question and answer

  Used to reset the PIN if you forget it. Max 3 resets per month.

• 4

  Click "Set PIN & Enable Lock"

  The lock is now active. The FAB shows 🔐 Locked in red.

🔓 Unlocking

Click the Slot Lock FAB → Enter your PIN → Click 🔓 Unlock. If you've forgotten your PIN, click "Forgot PIN? Reset via security question" and answer your security question.

Holiday Mode

Holiday Mode is a one-click pause for all your streams. Use it when you need a break without losing any data.

🏖️ How it Works

Click the 🏖️ Holiday button in the toolbar. All running streams stop immediately. A full-screen overlay confirms Holiday Mode is active.

Your media files, stream keys, schedules, and all settings are completely preserved. When you're ready to resume, click ▶ Resume Streaming.

Renewing Your Plan

StreamKite plans don't auto-renew — you renew manually when you're ready. Your streams and media are always preserved during renewal.

🔄 Renewal Process

• 1

  Click the "Days Left" counter or the 🔄 Renew button

  An expiry banner appears 7 days before your plan expires. Click the Renew button on that banner, or access it through the Passkey Door Panel.

• 2

  Click "💳 Pay Now — Go to Checkout"

  You'll be redirected to the payment page in a new tab.

• 3

  Complete payment and receive your Renew Key

  A renew key (RNST-… or RN-…) is sent to your email immediately after payment.

• 4

  Paste the Renew Key in the dashboard

  In the renewal modal, paste the key and click Apply Renew Key 🔄. Your plan extends from the current expiry date.

⏳ Grace Period & Data Retention

Addon Slots

Add extra streaming slots on top of your main plan. Addon slots are billed separately and can be renewed independently.

➕ Getting an Addon

Click the ➕ Add Extra Slots (Addon Plan) button on your dashboard. Choose a slot count (5, 10, 20, 50, 100 slots), select billing cycle, and purchase. You'll receive an Addon Key (AD-SL5-XXXX…) via email.

Paste the Addon Key in the dashboard dialog. Your new addon slots appear in a separate section below your main slots, with a green +ADDON badge.

🔄 Renewing an Addon

Addon plans have their own expiry date (shown in the addon bar). Renew with an Addon Renew Key (ARN-SL5-XXXX…) purchased separately.

Referral & Earn Free Days

Refer friends to StreamKite and earn free bonus days on your plan. Share your unique referral code and get rewarded when they activate a plan.

🤝 Your Referral Code

Click the 🤝 Referral Stats button (available from the dashboard menu or referral modal). Your unique code is shown — share it with anyone. When they purchase a plan and apply your code, you both earn bonus days.

🎁 Other Ways to Earn Free Days

Support Tickets

Get help from the StreamKite team directly within the dashboard. No need to leave the page.

💬 Submitting a Ticket

• 1

  Click "💬 Support" in the top bar

  The support modal opens. Your PassKey is automatically attached to the ticket.

• 2

  Enter your email address

  Required for replies. If you've registered your email, it may be pre-filled.

• 3

  Enter a subject and message

  Be specific about your issue. Include error messages or slot names if relevant.

• 4

  Click "Submit Ticket"

  You'll receive a confirmation. Check "My Tickets" tab to see replies. A red dot appears on the Support button when you have unread responses.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Work faster with keyboard shortcuts. All shortcuts work when no input field is focused.

⌨️ Dashboard Shortcuts

💻 Command Palette

Access Power Panel → UX Polish → Command Palette (or press /). Type natural language commands like:

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common StreamKite questions.