Please note: Statistics are updated once daily on Recast for Business
Total Purchases: The sum of all purchases of your video(s) from this Channel (in the selected period and for selected videos)
Total Earnings: The sum of all your earnings across your Channel for purchases, shared video purchases (in the selected period and for selected videos)
Earnings Direct: The total of all your earnings from your own videos
Earnings From Videos You Share: The sum of your earnings from others’ videos after being shared by or on this Channel (in the selected time period)
Total Referrals: Total number of Users who have signed up after following a referral link from this brand's account
No. Referrals Spent 200: Total number of Users who have spent 200 Cast Credits after signing up after following a referral link from this brand's account
Avg. Earnings per Video: The average earnings amount per video (in the selected period and for selected videos)
Avg. Daily Referrals: The average per day of the number of Users who have signed up after following a referral link from this brand's account
Total Purchases From Shares: Quantity of all purchases made by Users from links you shared to others’ videos
Avg. Share Purchases Per Video: The average quantity of purchases generated from links you shared per selected video
Avg. Purchase Price: The average price of your videos (in the selected period and for selected videos)
Total Number of videos: The total quantity of all videos uploaded over time
This guide explains how to manage a live stream using Recast, from establishing a connection with the broadcast software, to starting and ending your stream.
Streaming with Recast requires you to connect your broadcasting equipment to Recast, using a stream input method. Recast supports live streaming using two different streaming protocols: RTMP or SRT. Those managing the stream will have a preference.
Please note: Recast’s SRT streaming option works on a Listener Mode basis. If you wish to use Caller mode, please select RTMP. If you are unsure, please get in touch at partnersupport@recastpay.com and we can assist.
One you've determined which streaming protocol you'd like to use, you need to set up the stream input:
Firstly, make sure your streaming equipment is on, and that it's sending a signal to Recast via the stream input method you selected. You do this by inputing the information you copied from the step above into the relevant fields into your streaming solution.
For SRT this is typically the Endpoint, Stream ID and Passphrase.
For RTMP this either the Endpoint, the Stream Key, or a combination of both which makes up the Stream URL.
Once you have seen the preview you can click ‘Go live’ when you are ready to start the stream. The stream will then go live immediately on your Embed Widget(s).
If after a few minutes your steam is not appearing in the preview window, please contact Recast via our On Call support number provided or the dedicated WhatsApp group as the partnersupport@recast.tv inbox is not monitored 24/7.
You can now also set your stream to go live automatically simply by toggling on the Auto Start feature. Set up your stream using the above steps then, once you are happy with how things look, you can set the stream to go live automatically at the scheduled start time of the event.
Please note: You can only enable this earlier than 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Once the stream is live, you can close the event page and return to it at any time in the ‘Live Events’ tab in Recast for Business. Click ‘manage streaming’ to return to where you were, or if you just want to view the stream itself, choose ‘view’. You can then view it as an admin in Recast for Business or via an embed widget.
Live streams scheduled for a future date/time can be accessed via the ‘Upcoming’ tab in the ‘Live Events’ section. ‘Start streaming’ will take you to the stream page to start the stream. The scheduled time/date and thumbnail can be changed via the ‘edit’ function.
To end your stream, go to the ‘Live Events’ section of your Recast for Business page, click ‘Manage Streaming’ on the event and select ‘End Broadcast’. Once you have stopped a stream, there is no way to restart it. It takes around 1 minute to end the broadcast, please wait for the ‘stream deleted’ message to appear.
If you would like to create a new account, click here, sign up and create your new Vendor account and Brand.
TIP: A ‘Username’ can be found in Recast in the ‘account details' section of https://account.recast.tv/. If you do not know the correct ‘username’, please contact partnersupport@recast.tv
To create a new Recast widget on your website select ‘Widgets’ on the left-hand menu in your Recast for Business account.
Then press ‘Add New’ at the top right of the screen to add a new widget. Any widgets you have created previously will be listed here.
Then press ‘Next’ to continue
Then press ‘Next’ to move to the next stage.
You can apply your own custom styles to your widget. Use the colour picker or type in the hexcode of the colour you want to apply.
You can also change the font that is displayed on the widget by typing the font family name into the text fields. For this to work correctly:
Then press ‘Next’ to move to the next stage.
As shown below, the styles selected will apply to the widget when it’s added on your website.
You will now be provided with the code that needs to be embedded onto your website. Press ‘Copy to clipboard’ to copy the code.
Then press ‘Finish’ to save the widget.
Your Brand is your public-facing part of your Vendor account. Give it a name, description, profile image, and cover image that makes you easily recognisable. You'll take this brand across the web as you (and affiliates) embed and share your content.
You are now signed up and are logged in to Recast for Business.
IMPORTANT: If you intend to use Recast's streaming tools please now get in touch with your Recast partnership manager or email partnersupport@recast.tv to request access to Recast Stream. We'll activate these on your account and they will then appear on as menu items in your Recast for Business account.
To add additional admins for your channel, first make sure they have signed up for a Recast user account and ask them to share their account User Name
You can upload or schedule your first piece of content by clicking the ‘New Video’ button and selecting the content type or try adding an Access Pass. For more information, please follow these links:
Head to business.recast.tv/api-register. Before you set up your vendor account, you'll be asked to first create a Recast user account, or if you already have one, you can sign-in with your existing user account details.
Now you can set up your Vendor account. This is the person or business that will be paid out any earnings from your sales via Recast. You'll need to provide some details such as the primary contact for the vendor and once you've done that you can start setting up your Brand.
Your Brand is your public-facing part of your Vendor account. Give it a name, description, profile image, and cover image that makes you easily recognisable. You'll take this brand across the web as you (and affiliates) embed and share your content.
You are now signed up and are logged in to Recast for Business.
To add additional admins for your channel, first make sure they have signed up for a Recast fan account and ask them to share their account User Name
Congratulations, you're now all set up and ready to monetise your media. You can find out how to create inventory items and API keys:
Your Brand is your public-facing part of your Vendor account. Add your logo and cover image that makes you easily recognisable to content owners on Recast's distribution marketplace.
You are now signed up and are logged in to Recast for Business.
IMPORTANT: In order to get whitelisted to publish third-party content, you must now contact partnersupport@recastpay.com, confirming the content you would like to publish.
Once whitelisted, a member of the Recast team will let you know, and you'll then be able to start publishing content. For more information on how to Publish content using a Publisher Embed Widget, click here.
And that’s it! You’ll earn from every purchase of content from the widget on your website in line with the revenue split you’ve agreed with the Content Owner.
To add additional admins for your account, first make sure they have signed up for a Recast user account and ask them to share their account User Name
With Recast, you can offer direct-to-consumer PPV or brand-funded access to your content directly from your own website or platform.
This guide is designed to help you get the most from Recast by making your content easier to discover, access, and promote.
Your website/platform should be the primary destination for fans looking to watch your content. The easier you make it for audiences to find, understand and access your Recast-powered content, the more effective your campaign will be.
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Add a clear “Watch” item to your main website navigation.
This should link directly to the page where your Recast widget is embedded. If your audience is coming to your site with intent to watch, the path to purchase should be immediate.
Suggested navigation labels:
Use your homepage to drive awareness before, during and after major content moments.
Recommended placements include:
Example homepage banner copy:
Access [Event/Video Name] Now
Watch directly from [Brand Name Site]. No subscriptions, just pay for what you watch.
CTA: Watch now
Example: Homepage Banners
Portrait
Landscape
Do not rely on one standalone “watch” page alone. Link to your Recast widget page from any relevant content across your website.
Good linking opportunities include:
Example in-page copy:
Want to watch [content name] without a subscription?
[Event/Video Name] is available live and on demand. Watch directly from [Content Owner site] with no subscription required.
CTA: Watch live
Some fans may be new to RecastPay. A short explanation can reduce confusion and improve conversion. Plus, if you sell your rights internationally, a ‘How to Watch’ page will allow you to explain where your content is available via RecastPay.
Suggested copy:
You can watch [Event/Video Name] directly on [Content Owner URL] using via RecastPay in [List Regions] - No subscriptions - just PPV access to what you want, when you want.
Enjoy the freedom to watch on your terms — no long-term commitments, no hidden costs, no limits. Powered by a credit-based wallet, RecastPay let's you purchase only for what you choose, making [Brand Name} content more accessible, affordable, and rewarding.
To access the content:
No subscription is required. You only pay for the content you want to watch.
With Recast, you can embed either a full channel widget or a widget showing a specific number of individually selected events or videos.
Use a full channel widget when:
Use a selected-content widget when:
Think about what your audience will search for when looking for your content. Use those terms in your page title, headings, body copy and metadata.
Include keywords such as:
Example page title:
Watch [Content Name] Now | [Brand Name]
Example meta description:
Watch [Content Name] here. Subscription-free pay-per-view access available directly from [Content Owner URL].
Example on-page heading:
Watch [Content Name] - No Subscriptions - simple PPV access
You should leverage your social media to create a consistent drumbeat of awareness before, during and after your content becomes available via RecastPay.
The goal is not just to announce that content exists - you should repeatedly give your audience clear reasons to watch and a simple route to access.
When you are actively promoting live or on-demand content, update your social media bio link to point directly to your “Watch” landing page.
Suggested bio copy:
Watch live and on demand: [insert link]
Or:
[Content Name] available here: [insert link]
Your audience may be new to RecastPay. Use explainer videos, social graphics, “how to watch” images and short copy to help fans understand the purchase flow.
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Download Recast’s Explainer Assets here.
Key messages to communicate:
Suggested explainer post:
Watching [Event/Video Name] is simple.
→ Go to [widget page URL]
→ Click the stream
→ Create or sign in to your free RecastPay Wallet
→ Purchase instant access
→ Watch live or on demand
No subscription required. Watch here: [insert link]
Build a content calendar around each major video, event, stream, replay or Access Pass campaign.
A strong schedule should include:
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Do not rely on a few launch posts. Audiences often need to see a message several times before taking action.
Recommended cadence for a live event:
Where possible, use formats that allow a direct link.
Useful formats include:
Suggested story copy:
Live today
[Content Name] is available, directly on [brand website].
No subscription required.
Tap to watch: [link]
Use social channels to create urgency around pricing, live availability and time-sensitive access.
Your existing database is one of your most valuable promotional channels. Email audiences already know your brand, understand your content and are more likely to convert than cold audiences.
Use email to drive traffic to your Recast widget page.
Example Email Campaign:
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Recommended email types:
Where rights, pricing, availability or event times vary by market, segment your CRM by geography.
This allows you to give fans the most relevant “how to watch” information.
Examples:
Suggested copy:
Fans in [country/region] can watch [Event/Video Name] via RecastPay directly from [Brand Name].
The content will be available from [local time], with subscription-free access from [$X.XX].
As a reminder, you can ask your users opt-in to your marketing via the Recast purchase flow.
Simply send us your privacy policy, and we will add the opt-in box to your users.
You’ll be able to access all your opt-in data (plus all other sales data), directly from your Recast for Business dashboard.
Not every piece of content needs to sit behind a transaction. Free-to-air platforms can play an important role in driving awareness and demand for the premium content available via RecastPay.
Use platforms such as YouTube, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, X and LinkedIn to publish promotional content that drives audiences to your Recast widget page.
Useful top-funnel assets include:
Every top-funnel asset should include a direct call to action to your ‘Watch” page where your Recast widget lives.
Recast gives you the flexibility to test, optimise and adapt your pricing strategy.
You can change the price of a piece of content, or publish/unpublish Access Pass promotions at any time.
Early bird pricing can help drive early sales and create urgency before an event.
Suggested copy:
Early bird access is now available for [Event/Video Name].
Buy before [date/time] and save before standard pricing begins.
For major content launches, consider a short launch promotion.
Examples:
Suggested copy:
To celebrate the launch of [Content / Event / Series], fans can access the stream at a reduced price for the first 24 hours.
Pricing can change depending on where the content sits in its lifecycle.
Example structure:
This can help you maximise revenue from peak live demand while continuing to monetise long-tail on-demand viewing.
Once launch urgency has passed, consider lowering the price for on-demand replays or archive content.
Access Passes can help increase average order value by bundling multiple events or content windows.
Examples:
Suggested copy:
Get more from [Brand Name] with a [X-Day / Event / Season] Access Pass.
Watch multiple events and replays with one purchase.
Use pricing as an optimisation tool. Review performance after each campaign and look for patterns.
Useful questions:
Recast’s distribution enables you to maximize reach of your content by incentivizing Content Distributors to publish and promote your content. Learn more here:
Recast enables you to upload and sell access to video content. This guide will explain exactly how to do so.
Give your video a title and a description. Catchy titles will help users find your content and encourage them to purchase it when they do.
Once your content is published, you’re ready to arrange the content on your widget.
Recast widgets consist of two different types of sections:
For more information on arranging content on your widget, click here.
If you have both portrait and landscape format content to sell in your Recast Embed Widget, we recommend organising the different sizes into their own custom sections on your widget. Learn more about adding a custom section to your widget here.
The time it will take to upload your video depends on how large the file size is and your internet upload speed. Make sure not to close the platform when you are uploading, as this will interrupt the upload, and you will have to repeat it.
Once uploaded, the video will show as processing. Please note it can take a while to process, depending on your upload speed. This is so we can create HD, high, medium, and low-quality versions.
Once you have finalised your video upload, it can be accessed via the ‘Video Uploads’ button, where you can edit & view your video.
Please note: If you try to close the Upload a Video form before the setup has completed, you will be asked to discard or save the Video Upload Draft.
If you choose to save the draft, it will be available on the Unpublished Video Uploads list, which is found in the ‘Video Uploads’ section. If you choose to discard, the draft will be permanently deleted.
.mp4 (recommended).mov (recommended)
h.264 (recommended)h.265/HEVC
AAC
We support resolutions up to 1080p. We suggest these standard resolutions:
1920×1080, 1280×720 or 854x480
We support both 16:9 landscape and 9:16 portrait resolutions. If your video doesn’t match one of the above aspects ratios, we will pad the video with black bars.
We support constant frame rates up to 60fps.
Note: You may encounter difficulties when uploading content with a variable frame rate. If you receive a “processing failed” error when uploading variable frame rate content, we suggest converting this to constant frame rate and try the upload again.
Many iOS devices have variable frame rate enabled on their camera by default, we suggest disabling this if you encounter issues uploading video shot on iOS devices.
128 kbps
Stereo
We currently only support SDR videos. For these please use the standard BT.709 colourspace
We currently only support progressive scan video. You can upload interlaced videos but we are unable to deinterlace these.
Up to 6 hours. If you need to upload longer duration videos, please reach out to techsupport@recast.tv and we can discuss solutions.
Up to 30 GB
Not currently supported. If you require subtitles on your video, we suggest burning these into the video itself.
Recast’s Embed Widgets are customisable, allowing you to create custom sections with specific content and organise the order of both your custom sections and default sections, such as your “Access Passes”, “Latest Videos” and “Live & Upcoming” sections.
If you have uploaded vertical (portrait) content, we recommend you place this in it’s own custom section, as we explain in the “Adding a new Custom Section”, below.
The Data Download feature is now available to all Recast Vendors, which allows you to download opted-in data about your users.
Firstly, as a reminder, users are incentivised to opt-in to sharing their information. They can simply share their email address, or if they complete their Data Profile you’ll have access to the following info:
If this feature is not immediately available to you, you may not have provided us with your privacy policy. To get set up, please contact us on partnersupport@recast.tv to have this feature added to your Recast for Business account. Please provide:
We will ask you to read and agree to our Data Sharing Agreement
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This will download a protected zip folder, which will need to be unlocked with a password. The password is available below the download option. Paste the password into your unzip software to gain access to a .csv file. This file contains the information shared from each of your opted-in fans.
When downloading a new version, it will replace the version below and you commit to updating the data you hold as a result. This should be completed at least once every 14 days to keep the user data you hold up to date and adhere to all opt-ins and outs of your fans as per the Data Sharing Agreement.
After you have created your Recast for Business account, you can become a Publisher of other Recast Vendors. Please contact us at publishersupport@recast.tv if you’d like to get whitelisted. Once whitelisted, here's how to create an Embed Widget.
1. As a Publisher, you can create widgets containing content from Recast Vendors. First, head to the Your Widgets page in Recast for Business and select ‘Add New’.
2. Give the widget a name and select the option ‘Content from other channels’. You can also give the widget some header text which will be visible on the created widget.
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At this point you have two options:
3. Select one (or multiple) channels whose content you’d like to include on your widget.
4. If you selected "Create with Selected videos and events, you'll now be asked to choose to create the widget from either on-demand or live content from the selected channel(s). And if you want to be more precise in the content you are selecting you can specify certain videos or categories of videos.
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5. You can now style the widget to suit the colours and content of your brand's website. Use the colour picker or type in the hex ode of the colour you want to apply.
You can also change the font that is displayed on the widget by typing the font family name into the text fields. For this to work correctly:
Be sure to check that the transparency slider (see red box in the below image) is set to the right hand side, otherwise if may not be visible:
Then press ‘Next’ to move to the next stage.
6. Preview your widget and copy the iFrame code, ready for use on your website.
Once you've copied your widget code, go to the web page on your website where you want it to live. How you add the code will depend on the website CMS software you use, but typically website's will allow you to toggle between a "visual" view and a "code" or "text" view in the text editor section. If you go to the latter, you'll be able to drop the embed code straight into the text editor.
Other website CMS's may have a component called " Code embed" or similar, that you can just add to your page before pasting in your Recast Embed widget code. Remember to save and publish the page.
When a user purchases third-party content via a widget you have created, you will earn a percentage of the purchase. This percentage is determined by the content owner when they price their content and set their share percentage.
If you do not want to embed content on your site, you can still earn a revenue share of content you promote, by using Share & Earn links. For a full explanation of how these work, click here.
You'll be able to manage all your API keys within the API Keys item on the left hand navigation. For each key, you'll be able to:
Streaming with Recast requires you to connect your broadcasting equipment to Recast, using a stream input method. Recast supports live streaming using two different streaming protocols: RTMP or SRT. Those managing the stream will have a preference.
Once you've determined which streaming protocol you'd like to use, you need to set up the stream input:
Edit name- edit the name of your stream input
Regenerate - If the security key has been compromised, the RTMP Key can be regenerated, which will renew the Stream Key
Delete - If there are two or more inputs set up, the delete icon becomes active. Please note, you'll be asked to confirm this action as it cannot be undone.
Copy: Click to copy the key if you need to paste it into your streaming software.
For security, this information is hidden by default. Click to view.
If you need help to live stream, view our guide How to live stream.
Content publishers help you reach audiences beyond your owned channels at zero cost.
With Recast, approved publishers can host and promote your content directly on their own websites using Recast widgets. This allows publishers to offer you premium content to their audiences without negotiating traditional rights agreements, while earning a share of revenue from every transaction they generate.
For Content Owners, publishers can extend reach, create incremental revenue and place your content in trusted editorial environments where relevant audiences already exist.
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Using publishers can help Content Owners:
Publishers can:
You set the terms for approved Publishers.
You control:
When a user purchases through a publisher’s widget, revenue is attributed and split according to the rules you have applied, in real-time.
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Illustrative example:
When approaching publishers, focus on the value to their audience and the revenue opportunity.
Strong publisher outreach should explain:
Once a publisher has agreed to promote your content, they need to be approved and set up.
The process is simple:
This guide also offers tips and advice for publishers on how to maximise their revenue - How to Maximise your revenue — As a Publisher
Publishers will perform better if they are given ready-to-use promotional assets to help them promote your content effectively.
Recommended assets for Publishers:
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Watch [Event/Video Name] live
Official live and on-demand coverage available on [Publisher site URL]
No subscription required.
CTA: Watch now
We’re excited to bring you official coverage of [Event/Video Name], available directly from [Publisher site URL], via RecastPay.
To watch:
No subscription required — just direct access to the content you want to watch.
As an approved Influencer, you can promote official content using a trackable Share & Earn link. When someone purchases access through your link, the transaction is attributed to you, and you earn a share of the revenue.
Start by creating your unique link. To do so:
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Earnings are instantly distributed. Cash out at any time once you’ve surpassed £100 GBP.
Your unique Share & Earn link is how purchases are attributed to you. Use it whenever you promote the content.
You can share your link through:
Make sure your audience knows what the content is, when it is available and how to watch.
The Content Owner should be able to provide you with promotional assets - for more info please email partnersupport@recastpay.com
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Keep your messaging clear and direct.
Suggested copy:
[Event/Video Name] is available live and on demand via RecastPay.
No subscription required. Watch through my link here: [insert Share & Earn link]
Do not rely on one post. A consistent promotional schedule will give your audience more opportunities to see the content and take action.
Recommended approach:
Stories are useful because they make it easy to add a direct link.
Suggested story copy:
Live from [date/time]
Watch [Event/Video Name] via RecastPay
No subscription required
Tap here: [insert link]
Some of your audience may be new to RecastPay. It would be useful to create a post including a simple explanation when promoting your link.
Suggested copy:
To watch:
No subscription required.
Download Recast’s Explainer Assets here.
For more fan-facing wording, click here: Recast Explainer Messaging
Where available, use the official assets provided by the Content Owner.
These may include:
Using approved assets helps keep the promotion clear, accurate and consistent.
If you require promotional assets - please email partnersupport@recastpay.com
If you've integrated Recast using our API and have chosen to use Recast's user interface for managing your inventory, then this guide explains how to create and publish inventory items to make them available for to purchase.
You’ll now have the choice of how you publish your video with 2 options:
You'll be directed back to your inventory list. Here you'll see a view of your entire inventory list, with relevant information and actions including the ability to:
As an API client you may find it useful to copy your inventory item ID for use with your integration. To copy the item ID:
Recast's live streaming is delivered using Mux Live Streaming software.
As explained by Mux, these streaming settings are provided to offer a very simple recommendation of where to start, but we do recommend playing with your settings to see what works best for your content.
RTMP or SRT
H.264 (Main Profile)
AAC
We support resolutions up to 1080p. We suggest streaming at one of these standard resolutions:
We support input frame rates up to 60fps.
As shown above, for most HD quality streams, we suggest between 3 and 6 Mbps for the video Bitrate. Here is some more detail:
CBR (Constant bitrate)
25% is generally a safe starting value
Set to the percentage of overhead you have available in your internet connection for bursts of retransmission. For example, if you have a 5Mbps internet connection, and you set your encoder's target bitrate to 4Mbps, a value of 25% would be appropriate, as it would allow the encoder to burst to 5Mbps for retransmission purposes.
We suggest using the main or high profile based on your output resolution and frame rate:
128 kbps
Stereo
We only support progressive scans on streams. You can stream using an interlaced feed, but we are unable to deinterlace a stream input, so artefacting will appear.
You can stream for up to 6 hours continuously. If you need to stream for a longer duration, please contact techsupport@recastpay.com, and we can discuss your requirements.
Recast’s ‘Arrange Content’ feature enables you to curate any live or on-demand videos into a ‘Custom Section’ within your Recast Embed Widget, and order this content as you see fit. This is perfect for episodic or related content, i.e. highlights videos from a competition, all episodes from one series of a drama or simply any related content you think your audience would be interested in.
For a complete guide on how to create a Custom Section, click here.
Once you have created your Custom Section within your widget, enabling the “Watch Next” prompt for users couldn’t be easier.
Now, every time a user finishes watching a video in this section of your widget, they be prompted to watch the next video, in the order that you have arranged your content.
1. Go to Sell > Live Events and click the ‘+ Live Event’ button from the toolbar within Recast for Business
Please note: If this option is not available you can contact partnersupport@recast.tv to enable it on your account.
2. You will need to add a title, description and thumbnail image for your event.
Thumbnail specifications:
3. Select whether or not you wish to upload your own promo trailer for the event. This will appear on your Widget.
4. Select the appropriate categories. Categories appear on your widget to allow your users to find your content easily. You can automatically request new categories to be added if required.
5. Select whether or not your stream contains advertising.
6. When setting up an event, you can either choose to go live immediately or schedule your event for a later date.
7. Select your price. Our recommended pricing guidance takes into consideration the length of your stream and what other Vendors would typically charge for a live event.
8. You can select which countries you want your content to be available in when scheduling an event. This can then be edited at any time, e.g. if you require temporary geo-blocking for broadcast deals already in place.
You can find an up-to-date list of the countries Recast is currently available here. You can also create a default list of countries you want your content to be available in, so you don’t have to select countries every time you set up an event.
9. The share value is the amount any third party will earn when either Sharing your content using Share & Earn links, or hosting your content using Host & Earn Embed Widgets.
10. Adding DRM (Digital Rights Management) gives you additional protection on your content from being illegally downloaded and shared. To do so, click "Enable DRM:
11. Click Schedule Event to complete the set up of your live stream.
For more information on generating Replays, either manually or automatically, click here.
Influencers (ambassadors, personalities, celebrities, athletes etc.) can help you extend your reach by promoting your content using unique Share & Earn links.
This is ideal for people with large, engaged audiences but no website or publishing infrastructure.
With Recast, influencers can share their own unique link to your content and earn immediately from every purchase they generate.
Share & Earn links can help Content Owners:
Influencers can:
You set the commercial terms for approved Influencers.
You control:
When a fan purchases through an influencer’s Share & Earn link, revenue is attributed and split according to the content rules set by you.
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Illustrative example:
When approaching influencers, focus on simplicity, audience relevance and the earning opportunity.
Strong influencer outreach should explain:
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Once an influencer has agreed to promote your content, they need to create their trackable Share & Earn link.
The process is simple:
For tips and advice for Influencers on how to How to Maximise your revenue — As an Influencer, click here.
Influencers will perform better if they are given ready-to-use promotional assets and clear messaging.
Recommended assets for Influencers:
Watch [Event/Video Name] here - available in [Region X]. No subscription required. Watch through my link here: [insert Share & Earn link]
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As an approved Publisher, you can host official content directly on your own website with a single line of code using a Recast embed widget.
This gives your audience access to premium live or on-demand content, while allowing you to earn revenue from every purchase you generate.
With Recast, you can embed either a full channel widget or a widget showing a specific number of individually selected events or videos.
Use a full channel widget when:
Use a selected-content widget when:
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Placing content on your site can be done in less than 15 minutes, using a Recast widget. Simply:
For a full step-by-step guide on creating your widget, click here.
Your website/platform traffic is your primary audience - the easier you make it for audiences to find, understand and access the content, the more you’ll earn.
Add a clear “Watch” item to your main website navigation.
This should link directly to the page where your Recast widget is embedded. If your audience is coming to your site with intent to watch, the path to accessing the content should be immediate.
Suggested navigation labels:
Example:
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Use your homepage to drive awareness before, during and after major content moments. Remember, you can create different widgets with different content, so you can create dedicated widgets/pages purely to promote individual content, replays, series etc.
Recommended placements include:
Example homepage banner copy:
Access [Event/Video Name] Now
Watch directly from [Your Site URL]. No subscriptions, just pay for what you watch.
CTA: Watch now
Do not rely on one standalone “watch” page alone. Link to your Recast widget page from any relevant content across your website.
Good linking opportunities include:
Example in-page copy:
Want to watch the action live?
[Event/Video Name] is available on PPV - no subscription needed. Watch directly from [Your site URL] CTA: Watch live
Some users may be new to RecastPay. A short explanation can reduce confusion and improve conversion. Plus, if you’re assisting in promoting the content to a specific region, a ‘How to Watch’ page will allow you to explain that the content is available exclusively on your site in this region.
Suggested copy:
You can watch [Event/Video Name] directly on [ your site] in [List Regions]
To access the content:
No subscription is required. You only pay for the content you want to watch.
Use simple, search-friendly language that reflects what your audience may be looking for.
Example page title:
Watch [Event/Video Name] Live & On Demand
Example page intro:
Watch [Event/Video Name] live and on demand directly from [your website URL].
No subscription is required. Simply create or sign in to your free RecastPay Wallet, purchase access using Recast Credits, and start watching.
Some users may be new to RecastPay. You may wish to link out to a short “how to watch” page from your widget page.
Suggested copy:
To watch [Event/Video Name]:
No subscription required.
For more user-facing wording, link to: Guide 6: Recast Explainer Messaging
Your homepage is your most important promotional channel. The easier it is for your audience to find the content, the more likely they are to watch.
Recommended placements include:
You can also link to your new widget page from:
Think about what your audience will search for when looking for content from this content owner. Use those terms in your page title, headings, body copy and metadata.
Include keywords such as:
Example page title:
Watch [Content Name] Now | [Brand Name]
Example meta description:
Watch [Content Name] here. Subscription-free pay-per-view access available directly from [Brand Name] on [Your website URL]
Example on-page heading:
Watch [Content Name] - No Subscriptions - simple PPV access
Once your widget page is live, promote it across your audience channels.
Recommended channels include:
Suggested social copy:
Watch [Event/Video Name] live and on demand directly from [website URL] via RecastPay.
No subscription required.
Watch here: [insert link]
Every promotional asset should link directly to your widget page.
Recommended CTAs:
Your audience may not be familiar with RecastPay, so it is important to explain the access flow clearly.
Key messages to include:
Download Recast's Explainer Assets, here.
For ready-to-use copy, click here: Recast Explainer Messaging
Access Passes are an alternative way for your users to enjoy your content. Passes give fans access to all your content for a specific time period (currently you can activate a 1 day, 3 day, 7 day 14 day and 28 day pass for your widget) and you set the price.
You can activate up to 4 different durations at a time, they will be available for fans to purchase when you make them available.
You can create, view and edit your Access Passes by selecting ‘Access Pass’ under "Sell' on the left-hand menu of your Recast for Business account.
When you first land on the Access Pass section you will see our initial screen with a button which allows you to ‘Create your first Access Pass’. Simply tap this button to get started.
You will now see the ‘Create Access Pass’ screen.
Firstly from here, give your Access Pass a name. This will not be visible to any of your fans, but acts as an internal reference for you to track the success of different channel passes you may have active at certain times.
Secondly, set the duration for your Access Pass. This can be either 1 day, 3 days, 7 days or 28 days. nb. you can only have a maximum of 1 pass of each type (1, 3, 7, 14 or 28 days) available for purchase on your widget at any time.
Finally choose a price for your Access Pass. Remember for this price, users can access all of your videos and live events whilst the pass is active so make sure your pass reflects the value of this access.
You can then choose to save and publish the pass immediately (which will enable the pass for sale straight away) or choose to ‘Publish manually later’.
Then when you are happy with your selection, simply tap the ‘Save’ button in the bottom right corner.
Once you have created your first pass, you will then be able to see any passes you have created under the Access Passes section.
You can see:
From this section you can also edit or delete your passes using the edit and delete icons respectively.
You can easily make your passes available or unavailable for sale from this toggling ‘Available for purchase’ on / off.
Please note that setting a pass to unavailable stops it from being available for sale, but will not invalid any active passes your fans may have previously purchased. This will remain active until their expiry date (1, 3, 7 or 28 days from the purchase date as relevant).
You can edit your pass by tapping the pencil icon. You can currently only edit the title of your pass, or change whether the pass is published (available for sale) from the edit screen.
You cannot change the price or duration of the pass. This is so that you can keep track of passes of different lengths and price points easily.
If you would like to change the price of a certain pass, simply create a new pass of the same length and set it to the new price. You will receive a warning when doing this that the currently active pass of the same length will be disabled.
If you have a pass that has yet to have any purchases, your can delete this from your list by tapping the delete icon on the Access Pass list view.
It's important that you run a test stream ahead of your first live stream, or any subsequent steams in different venues or using different equipment, to ensure that your streaming set up has no issues when connecting to Recast. It's easy to run a test stream, in such a way that it does not show to the public. Here's how:
Firstly, please let us know when you are planning on running your test stream so we can arrange to be on hand to support. Email us at partnersupport@recast.tv to agree a time.
1. Log in to Recast for Business
2. Go to Sell > Live Events and click on the ‘+ Live Event’ Button
3. Add a title and description. IMPORTANT - To get this to work in such a way that the public will not see this on your widget(s), you need to make sure the Title starts with ‘recastTest’ (minus the quotes) exactly as typed here. (The capital T is important!). You can add a space at the end and add some more text if you wish.
4. Just fill in the rest of the details and your test event is all set up.
5. You should “un-publish” the event as soon as you’ve created it. It’ll still be visible to allow you to continue your later on.
Streaming with Recast requires you to connect your broadcasting equipment to Recast, using a stream input method. Recast supports live streaming using two different streaming protocols: RTMP or SRT. Those managing the stream will have a preference.
One you've determined which streaming protocol you'd like to use, you need to set up the stream input:
RTMP Example
Firstly, make sure your streaming equipment is on, and that it's sending a signal to Recast via the stream input method you selected. You do this by inputing the information you copied in the step above into the relevant fields in your streaming solution.
For SRT this is typically the Endpoint, Stream ID and Passphrase.
For RTMP this either the Endpoint, the Stream Key, or a combination of both which makes up the Stream URL.
Use the following copy when explaining RecastPay to your audience.
RecastPay gives fans subscription-free access to the content they want to watch. Create a free wallet, purchase access using credits, and watch directly from [Brand Name], or any other content available via RecastPay.
RecastPay is a universal digital wallet, giving you instant access to content on a Pay-Per-View basis. Fans create a free wallet, buy credits and use them to watch content directly from [Content Owner name].
RecastPays a universal digital wallet that gives fans a flexible way to access premium content without needing a subscription. Content is accessed using credits, which can be bought or earned in-platform. This gives audiences simple, direct access to the
We’re making [Event/Video Name] available on a Pay-Per-View basis, giving fans a simple, subscription-free way to watch directly from [Brand Name Site].
You can view [content name] using RecastPay - a free, universal wallet for content and purchasing access using credits.
Watch live and on demand here: [insert link]
Watching via RecastPay is simple:
→ Go to [widget page URL]
→ Click the content
→ Create or sign in to your free RecastPay Wallet
→ Purchase access using credits
→ Watch live or on demand
No subscription required. Watch here: [insert link]
Get more access with a [X-Day / Event / Season] Pass.
The [Access Pass Name] gives you access to [insert included content] via RecastPay, with no subscription required.
Buy your pass here: [insert link]
There are two ways to create replays of live streams:
Benefits:
Benefits:
Once your live event has concluded it’s easy to create a replay of your stream.
On the next page you have the option to crop your replay. Below the video player, drag the two blue markers to your required start and end time. You can also move through the video using the white playhead on the timeline.
Tip: If you need more precisely timed cuts, you can enter specific crop times using the time selection boxes either side of the timeline.
Click next once you are happy with the crop on your replay
On the next screen you’ll see our regular video upload form. We automatically carry over all the information from your live stream such as the description, price and geo-blocking settings. We also carry over the title and add ‘Replay’ to the start of it. You can edit all of this information before publishing your replay.
Like video uploads, you have the same options to publish the replay as soon as it is ready, publish it manually later or at a scheduled time.
As a reminder, the widget for your live event will not automatically show your replay. To show the replay on your website, create a new Embed Widget containing this on demand content. Learn more in our "Embed Recast into your website" guide.
From the Channel Trailer page, you can manage the trailers you have uploaded.
Making this content available via RecastPay allows us to offer direct, subscription-free access while ensuring the people and organisations behind the content are paid for every purchase.
No. RecastPay is subscription-free. You only pay for the content you want to watch.
You can watch [Brand Name] content here: [insert link]
RecastPay is a universal digital wallet that lets you access content without a subscription. You can create a free wallet, buy credits and use them to watch live events, replays, Access Passes and other content.
Recast Credits are used to purchase access to content via RecastPay.
You may be able to watch on your TV by connecting your laptop to your TV, using Chromecast, or using Apple AirPlay, depending on your device and setup.
It can take a short time for Credits to appear. Try logging out and back in. If they still do not appear, contact Recast support at [insert current support email].
First, check that Recast is available in your country. If you have not received a verification email, check your spam or junk folder. If you still need help, contact Recast support at [insert current support email].
Refund policies may vary depending on the content, event and circumstances. Please contact support at [insert support email] with your account details and purchase information.
Some content may be restricted by geography due to rights or broadcast agreements. If the content is not available in your location, this may be because access has been limited in that territory. See all available countries here.
If the content is available on demand, you will be able to watch the replay from the same page. Availability may vary by event, rights or Access Pass type.
Access duration depends on the content or Access Pass purchased. Please check the information shown on the content page before purchasing.
To live stream from device to Recast.tv, you’ll need:
Note: Please be aware of the following details when streaming from device;
Visit the app store on your mobile device and install an app called ‘Larix Broadcaster’ (Andriod or iOS). Once installed, familiarise yourself with the app. You can find an in-depth guide here that provides more detail about the app and its various settings.
You will need to schedule your live event on Recast Publish before you use Larix Broadcaster app.
Steps to create a live stream from device on Recast.tv:
When using the supported Larix broadcaster App, you can stream from device on Recast.tv by following the steps:
1. Open the Larix Broadcaster App
2. Set up a new connection by going to:
3. Fill in the following details for the new connection
4. Save your changes
5. Return to the camera view and click go live.
Please note: Your stream will not be live through your widget until you have retuned to Recast Publish and clicked on go live.
6. Return to Recast for Business to view your preview on the ‘Stream Setup’ page.
7. Click go live for the stream to be visible on your Recast channel
8. Once you are ready to end your stream remember to select ‘End Broadcast’.
9. Head back to the Larix App and end the broadcast there too.
Please Note: it takes around 1 minute to end the broadcast, please wait for the ‘stream deleted’ message to appear before closing.
Recast lets you set up your video content so it's purchasable before it’s available to watch. And you don’t need to have the video ready to upload to make it purchasable.
This guide explains the two options you have when enabling pre-ordering of content:
*You can also “Schedule publish time” as you would with a normal video, and you will need to set the Available from time in the same way.
In this scenario, as you want to enable Pre-Sales now, but delay making the video available to watch, then you can either select:
Or you can decide to publish it manually later - details as follows:
If you choose to publish manually later (saving your item as a draft), your inventory item will be stored in Video Uploads for now, and when you’re ready to publish and start selling it, just search for the video title or filter by “Unpublished” videos.
If you’ve integrated Recast using an Embed Widget, every published pre-order video will now appear in a new, dedicated section titled “Available for pre-order”:
If you’d like a more customised layout, you can hide this section and/or add your pre-order videos to a new, custom section, alongside other videos. For more information on custom sections, click here.
This guide includes the best settings to use when streaming from OBS to Recast.
Recast can accept both RTMP and SRT Streaming Protocols from OBS. To select and set up an SRT or RTMP stream input in Recast for Business, go to Technical Tools > Stream Inputs. Learn more here.
Depending on whether you are streaming using SRT or RTMP, the fields you need to copy from Recast for Business and enter into OBS will differ. We've laid out both scenarios as follows.
This guide explains how to add a simple and controllable scoreboard overlay onto your stream.
Go to overlays.uno, then select Login, or Sign up if you don’t have an account.
Once logged in, you should be taken to this page:
Click on the ‘+ New Overlay’ Button, which will show you different options:
Here you can search for the type of overlay you want. For this guide, we have selected the following as an example:
Click on the item, and you should receive the pop-up below:
Click ‘Add to My Overlays’
This should take you to the Dashboard below.
Double-click on the item you want to use under ‘My Overlays’ and you are ready to move on!
Take some time to familiarise yourself with the dashboard. It is split up into several sections, with the navigation along the middle of the page.
Please note: These options may change depending on the template being used.
The next step is to customise your scoreboard. This example scoreboard has a few options that can be changed, such as teams names, colours, logos etc. Each scoreboard has different options available.
To change the team names click on the ‘Setup’ tab, once these have been changed when you click off the text box you will see the scoreboard in the preview has been updated. If you click on the ‘Customize’ tab you will be able to add your colours, logos to change the branding of the team sections which will be updated in the preview.
Once customised, you are ready to connect you scoreboard overlay to OBS.
Before heading to OBS, in the overlays.uno scoreboard control page, click on the ‘Copy Output URL’ button on the top left;
When you press this a little green pop-up will appear at the top letting you know the link has been copied to the clipboard;
Now head over to OBS, navigate to the Sources panel and click on the (+) symbol to add a new source, then select the Browser option, Name your source, ‘Scoreboard – Uno’ for example and select OK;
On the next screen in the URL text box delete the default link and paste the link from Uno. Change the width and height to match your video source (Most likely HD so 1920×1080).
When finished, select ‘OK’.
After a few seconds, the scoreboard should animate into the screen. The position of the scoreboard can be changed and once you’re happy with this then you can move on to the next step.
If you want to control the scoreboard from the same computer that’s running OBS then we would suggest using dual monitors so you can monitor OBS and use the scoreboard functions at the same time. If you are limited to a single screen you can use a smartphone or iPad to control the scoreboard, which may be useful as you can control this from anywhere.
Changing the score
To control the scoreboard from the web browser on your computer, simply head back to singular.live, and you should still be on the control page and click on the ‘Score tab’.
Adjusting the time
Next, click on the Clock tab:
These two tabs will be used when the game is about to start and while it is live. This will require human input throughout the broadcast to keep scoring live. There is an option to have an outside source such as the system that runs the digital scoreboards in a stadium (this requires a paid version).
Smartphone/iPad Control
On Uno, next to the ‘Copy Output URL’ there is the the ‘Copt Control URL’:
This will copy the controller page link (another way is to just copy the link in the address bar), and open that link on your mobile device, such as a smartphone or iPad.
The controller page will open, and you can control the scoreboard from this, even if you close the browser on the computer.
A few tips for using the mobile version;
It is typically best practice to have the scoreboard set to ‘overlay – off’ when going live, with most scoreboards appearing several seconds after the event start time/kick-off time. Here’s a football-specific flow to follow below;
Access Passes are an alternative way for your users to enjoy your content. Passes give fans access to all your content for a specific time period (currently you can activate a 1 day, 3 day, 7 day 14 day and 28 day pass for your widget) and you set the price.
You can activate up to 4 different durations at a time, they will be available for fans to purchase when you make them available.
You can create, view and edit your Access Passes by selecting ‘Access Pass’ under "Sell' on the left-hand menu of your Recast for Business account.
When you first land on the Access Pass section you will see our initial screen with a button which allows you to ‘Create your first Access Pass’. Simply tap this button to get started.
You will now see the ‘Create Access Pass’ screen.
Firstly from here, give your Access Pass a name. This will not be visible to any of your fans, but acts as an internal reference for you to track the success of different channel passes you may have active at certain times.
Secondly, set the duration for your Access Pass. This can be either 1 day, 3 days, 7 days or 28 days. nb. you can only have a maximum of 1 pass of each type (1, 3, 7, 14 or 28 days) available for purchase on your widget at any time.
Finally choose a price for your Access Pass. Remember for this price, users can access all of your videos and live events whilst the pass is active so make sure your pass reflects the value of this access.
You can then choose to save and publish the pass immediately (which will enable the pass for sale straight away) or choose to ‘Publish manually later’.
Then when you are happy with your selection, simply tap the ‘Save’ button in the bottom right corner.
Once you have created your first pass, you will then be able to see any passes you have created under the Access Passes section.
You can see:
From this section you can also edit or delete your passes using the edit and delete icons respectively.
You can easily make your passes available or unavailable for sale from this toggling ‘Available for purchase’ on / off.
Please note that setting a pass to unavailable stops it from being available for sale, but will not invalid any active passes your fans may have previously purchased. This will remain active until their expiry date (1, 3, 7 or 28 days from the purchase date as relevant).
You can edit your pass by tapping the pencil icon. You can currently only edit the title of your pass, or change whether the pass is published (available for sale) from the edit screen.
You cannot change the price or duration of the pass. This is so that you can keep track of passes of different lengths and price points easily.
If you would like to change the price of a certain pass, simply create a new pass of the same length and set it to the new price. You will receive a warning when doing this that the currently active pass of the same length will be disabled.
If you have a pass that has yet to have any purchases, your can delete this from your list by tapping the delete icon on the Access Pass list view.
From the Channel Trailer page, you can manage the trailers you have uploaded.
Recast lets you set up your video content so it's purchasable before it’s available to watch. And you don’t need to have the video ready to upload to make it purchasable.
This guide explains the two options you have when enabling pre-ordering of content:
*You can also “Schedule publish time” as you would with a normal video, and you will need to set the Available from time in the same way.
In this scenario, as you want to enable Pre-Sales now, but delay making the video available to watch, then you can either select:
Or you can decide to publish it manually later - details as follows:
If you choose to publish manually later (saving your item as a draft), your inventory item will be stored in Video Uploads for now, and when you’re ready to publish and start selling it, just search for the video title or filter by “Unpublished” videos.
If you’ve integrated Recast using an Embed Widget, every published pre-order video will now appear in a new, dedicated section titled “Available for pre-order”:
If you’d like a more customised layout, you can hide this section and/or add your pre-order videos to a new, custom section, alongside other videos. For more information on custom sections, click here.
Head to business.recast.tv/api-register. Before you set up your vendor account, you'll be asked to first create a Recast user account, or if you already have one, you can sign-in with your existing user account details.
Now you can set up your Vendor account. This is the person or business that will be paid out any earnings from your sales via Recast. You'll need to provide some details such as the primary contact for the vendor and once you've done that you can start setting up your Brand.
Your Brand is your public-facing part of your Vendor account. Give it a name, description, profile image, and cover image that makes you easily recognisable. You'll take this brand across the web as you (and affiliates) embed and share your content.
You are now signed up and are logged in to Recast for Business.
To add additional admins for your channel, first make sure they have signed up for a Recast fan account and ask them to share their account User Name
Congratulations, you're now all set up and ready to monetise your media. You can find out how to create inventory items and API keys:
You'll be able to manage all your API keys within the API Keys item on the left hand navigation. For each key, you'll be able to:
If you've integrated Recast using our API and have chosen to use Recast's user interface for managing your inventory, then this guide explains how to create and publish inventory items to make them available for to purchase.
You’ll now have the choice of how you publish your video with 2 options:
You'll be directed back to your inventory list. Here you'll see a view of your entire inventory list, with relevant information and actions including the ability to:
As an API client you may find it useful to copy your inventory item ID for use with your integration. To copy the item ID:
Your Brand is your public-facing part of your Vendor account. Add your logo and cover image that makes you easily recognisable to content owners on Recast's distribution marketplace.
You are now signed up and are logged in to Recast for Business.
IMPORTANT: In order to get whitelisted to publish third-party content, you must now contact partnersupport@recastpay.com, confirming the content you would like to publish.
Once whitelisted, a member of the Recast team will let you know, and you'll then be able to start publishing content. For more information on how to Publish content using a Publisher Embed Widget, click here.
And that’s it! You’ll earn from every purchase of content from the widget on your website in line with the revenue split you’ve agreed with the Content Owner.
To add additional admins for your account, first make sure they have signed up for a Recast user account and ask them to share their account User Name
After you have created your Recast for Business account, you can become a Publisher of other Recast Vendors. Please contact us at publishersupport@recast.tv if you’d like to get whitelisted. Once whitelisted, here's how to create an Embed Widget.
1. As a Publisher, you can create widgets containing content from Recast Vendors. First, head to the Your Widgets page in Recast for Business and select ‘Add New’.
2. Give the widget a name and select the option ‘Content from other channels’. You can also give the widget some header text which will be visible on the created widget.
At this point you have two options:
3. Select one (or multiple) channels whose content you’d like to include on your widget.
4. If you selected "Create with Selected videos and events, you'll now be asked to choose to create the widget from either on-demand or live content from the selected channel(s). And if you want to be more precise in the content you are selecting you can specify certain videos or categories of videos.
5. You can now style the widget to suit the colours and content of your brand's website. Use the colour picker or type in the hex ode of the colour you want to apply.
You can also change the font that is displayed on the widget by typing the font family name into the text fields. For this to work correctly:
Be sure to check that the transparency slider (see red box in the below image) is set to the right hand side, otherwise if may not be visible:
Then press ‘Next’ to move to the next stage.
6. Preview your widget and copy the iFrame code, ready for use on your website.
Once you've copied your widget code, go to the web page on your website where you want it to live. How you add the code will depend on the website CMS software you use, but typically website's will allow you to toggle between a "visual" view and a "code" or "text" view in the text editor section. If you go to the latter, you'll be able to drop the embed code straight into the text editor.
Other website CMS's may have a component called " Code embed" or similar, that you can just add to your page before pasting in your Recast Embed widget code. Remember to save and publish the page.
When a user purchases third-party content via a widget you have created, you will earn a percentage of the purchase. This percentage is determined by the content owner when they price their content and set their share percentage.
If you do not want to embed content on your site, you can still earn a revenue share of content you promote, by using Share & Earn links. For a full explanation of how these work, click here.
As an approved Publisher, you can host official content directly on your own website with a single line of code using a Recast embed widget.
This gives your audience access to premium live or on-demand content, while allowing you to earn revenue from every purchase you generate.
With Recast, you can embed either a full channel widget or a widget showing a specific number of individually selected events or videos.
Use a full channel widget when:
Use a selected-content widget when:
Placing content on your site can be done in less than 15 minutes, using a Recast widget. Simply:
For a full step-by-step guide on creating your widget, click here.
Your website/platform traffic is your primary audience - the easier you make it for audiences to find, understand and access the content, the more you’ll earn.
Add a clear “Watch” item to your main website navigation.
This should link directly to the page where your Recast widget is embedded. If your audience is coming to your site with intent to watch, the path to accessing the content should be immediate.
Suggested navigation labels:
Example:
Use your homepage to drive awareness before, during and after major content moments. Remember, you can create different widgets with different content, so you can create dedicated widgets/pages purely to promote individual content, replays, series etc.
Recommended placements include:
Example homepage banner copy:
Access [Event/Video Name] Now
Watch directly from [Your Site URL]. No subscriptions, just pay for what you watch.
CTA: Watch now
Do not rely on one standalone “watch” page alone. Link to your Recast widget page from any relevant content across your website.
Good linking opportunities include:
Example in-page copy:
Want to watch the action live?
[Event/Video Name] is available on PPV - no subscription needed. Watch directly from [Your site URL] CTA: Watch live
Some users may be new to RecastPay. A short explanation can reduce confusion and improve conversion. Plus, if you’re assisting in promoting the content to a specific region, a ‘How to Watch’ page will allow you to explain that the content is available exclusively on your site in this region.
Suggested copy:
You can watch [Event/Video Name] directly on [ your site] in [List Regions]
To access the content:
No subscription is required. You only pay for the content you want to watch.
Use simple, search-friendly language that reflects what your audience may be looking for.
Example page title:
Watch [Event/Video Name] Live & On Demand
Example page intro:
Watch [Event/Video Name] live and on demand directly from [your website URL].
No subscription is required. Simply create or sign in to your free RecastPay Wallet, purchase access using Recast Credits, and start watching.
Some users may be new to RecastPay. You may wish to link out to a short “how to watch” page from your widget page.
Suggested copy:
To watch [Event/Video Name]:
No subscription required.
For more user-facing wording, link to: Guide 6: Recast Explainer Messaging
Your homepage is your most important promotional channel. The easier it is for your audience to find the content, the more likely they are to watch.
Recommended placements include:
You can also link to your new widget page from:
Think about what your audience will search for when looking for content from this content owner. Use those terms in your page title, headings, body copy and metadata.
Include keywords such as:
Example page title:
Watch [Content Name] Now | [Brand Name]
Example meta description:
Watch [Content Name] here. Subscription-free pay-per-view access available directly from [Brand Name] on [Your website URL]
Example on-page heading:
Watch [Content Name] - No Subscriptions - simple PPV access
Once your widget page is live, promote it across your audience channels.
Recommended channels include:
Suggested social copy:
Watch [Event/Video Name] live and on demand directly from [website URL] via RecastPay.
No subscription required.
Watch here: [insert link]
Every promotional asset should link directly to your widget page.
Recommended CTAs:
Your audience may not be familiar with RecastPay, so it is important to explain the access flow clearly.
Key messages to include:
Download Recast's Explainer Assets, here.
For ready-to-use copy, click here: Recast Explainer Messaging
As an approved Influencer, you can promote official content using a trackable Share & Earn link. When someone purchases access through your link, the transaction is attributed to you, and you earn a share of the revenue.
Start by creating your unique link. To do so:
Earnings are instantly distributed. Cash out at any time once you’ve surpassed £100 GBP.
Your unique Share & Earn link is how purchases are attributed to you. Use it whenever you promote the content.
You can share your link through:
Make sure your audience knows what the content is, when it is available and how to watch.
The Content Owner should be able to provide you with promotional assets - for more info please email partnersupport@recastpay.com
Keep your messaging clear and direct.
Suggested copy:
[Event/Video Name] is available live and on demand via RecastPay.
No subscription required. Watch through my link here: [insert Share & Earn link]
Do not rely on one post. A consistent promotional schedule will give your audience more opportunities to see the content and take action.
Recommended approach:
Stories are useful because they make it easy to add a direct link.
Suggested story copy:
Live from [date/time]
Watch [Event/Video Name] via RecastPay
No subscription required
Tap here: [insert link]
Some of your audience may be new to RecastPay. It would be useful to create a post including a simple explanation when promoting your link.
Suggested copy:
To watch:
No subscription required.
Download Recast’s Explainer Assets here.
For more fan-facing wording, click here: Recast Explainer Messaging
Where available, use the official assets provided by the Content Owner.
These may include:
Using approved assets helps keep the promotion clear, accurate and consistent.
If you require promotional assets - please email partnersupport@recastpay.com
To create a new Recast widget on your website select ‘Widgets’ on the left-hand menu in your Recast for Business account.
Then press ‘Add New’ at the top right of the screen to add a new widget. Any widgets you have created previously will be listed here.
Then press ‘Next’ to continue
Then press ‘Next’ to move to the next stage.
You can apply your own custom styles to your widget. Use the colour picker or type in the hexcode of the colour you want to apply.
You can also change the font that is displayed on the widget by typing the font family name into the text fields. For this to work correctly:
Then press ‘Next’ to move to the next stage.
As shown below, the styles selected will apply to the widget when it’s added on your website.
You will now be provided with the code that needs to be embedded onto your website. Press ‘Copy to clipboard’ to copy the code.
Then press ‘Finish’ to save the widget.
Recast’s Embed Widgets are customisable, allowing you to create custom sections with specific content and organise the order of both your custom sections and default sections, such as your “Access Passes”, “Latest Videos” and “Live & Upcoming” sections.
If you have uploaded vertical (portrait) content, we recommend you place this in it’s own custom section, as we explain in the “Adding a new Custom Section”, below.
Recast’s ‘Arrange Content’ feature enables you to curate any live or on-demand videos into a ‘Custom Section’ within your Recast Embed Widget, and order this content as you see fit. This is perfect for episodic or related content, i.e. highlights videos from a competition, all episodes from one series of a drama or simply any related content you think your audience would be interested in.
For a complete guide on how to create a Custom Section, click here.
Once you have created your Custom Section within your widget, enabling the “Watch Next” prompt for users couldn’t be easier.
Now, every time a user finishes watching a video in this section of your widget, they be prompted to watch the next video, in the order that you have arranged your content.
This guide explains how to manage a live stream using Recast, from establishing a connection with the broadcast software, to starting and ending your stream.
Streaming with Recast requires you to connect your broadcasting equipment to Recast, using a stream input method. Recast supports live streaming using two different streaming protocols: RTMP or SRT. Those managing the stream will have a preference.
Please note: Recast’s SRT streaming option works on a Listener Mode basis. If you wish to use Caller mode, please select RTMP. If you are unsure, please get in touch at partnersupport@recastpay.com and we can assist.
One you've determined which streaming protocol you'd like to use, you need to set up the stream input:
Firstly, make sure your streaming equipment is on, and that it's sending a signal to Recast via the stream input method you selected. You do this by inputing the information you copied from the step above into the relevant fields into your streaming solution.
For SRT this is typically the Endpoint, Stream ID and Passphrase.
For RTMP this either the Endpoint, the Stream Key, or a combination of both which makes up the Stream URL.
Once you have seen the preview you can click ‘Go live’ when you are ready to start the stream. The stream will then go live immediately on your Embed Widget(s).
If after a few minutes your steam is not appearing in the preview window, please contact Recast via our On Call support number provided or the dedicated WhatsApp group as the partnersupport@recast.tv inbox is not monitored 24/7.
You can now also set your stream to go live automatically simply by toggling on the Auto Start feature. Set up your stream using the above steps then, once you are happy with how things look, you can set the stream to go live automatically at the scheduled start time of the event.
Please note: You can only enable this earlier than 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Once the stream is live, you can close the event page and return to it at any time in the ‘Live Events’ tab in Recast for Business. Click ‘manage streaming’ to return to where you were, or if you just want to view the stream itself, choose ‘view’. You can then view it as an admin in Recast for Business or via an embed widget.
Live streams scheduled for a future date/time can be accessed via the ‘Upcoming’ tab in the ‘Live Events’ section. ‘Start streaming’ will take you to the stream page to start the stream. The scheduled time/date and thumbnail can be changed via the ‘edit’ function.
To end your stream, go to the ‘Live Events’ section of your Recast for Business page, click ‘Manage Streaming’ on the event and select ‘End Broadcast’. Once you have stopped a stream, there is no way to restart it. It takes around 1 minute to end the broadcast, please wait for the ‘stream deleted’ message to appear.
Streaming with Recast requires you to connect your broadcasting equipment to Recast, using a stream input method. Recast supports live streaming using two different streaming protocols: RTMP or SRT. Those managing the stream will have a preference.
Once you've determined which streaming protocol you'd like to use, you need to set up the stream input:
Edit name- edit the name of your stream input
Regenerate - If the security key has been compromised, the RTMP Key can be regenerated, which will renew the Stream Key
Delete - If there are two or more inputs set up, the delete icon becomes active. Please note, you'll be asked to confirm this action as it cannot be undone.
Copy: Click to copy the key if you need to paste it into your streaming software.
For security, this information is hidden by default. Click to view.
If you need help to live stream, view our guide How to live stream.
Recast's live streaming is delivered using Mux Live Streaming software.
As explained by Mux, these streaming settings are provided to offer a very simple recommendation of where to start, but we do recommend playing with your settings to see what works best for your content.
RTMP or SRT
H.264 (Main Profile)
AAC
We support resolutions up to 1080p. We suggest streaming at one of these standard resolutions:
We support input frame rates up to 60fps.
As shown above, for most HD quality streams, we suggest between 3 and 6 Mbps for the video Bitrate. Here is some more detail:
CBR (Constant bitrate)
25% is generally a safe starting value
Set to the percentage of overhead you have available in your internet connection for bursts of retransmission. For example, if you have a 5Mbps internet connection, and you set your encoder's target bitrate to 4Mbps, a value of 25% would be appropriate, as it would allow the encoder to burst to 5Mbps for retransmission purposes.
We suggest using the main or high profile based on your output resolution and frame rate:
128 kbps
Stereo
We only support progressive scans on streams. You can stream using an interlaced feed, but we are unable to deinterlace a stream input, so artefacting will appear.
You can stream for up to 6 hours continuously. If you need to stream for a longer duration, please contact techsupport@recastpay.com, and we can discuss your requirements.
Use the following copy when explaining RecastPay to your audience.
RecastPay gives fans subscription-free access to the content they want to watch. Create a free wallet, purchase access using credits, and watch directly from [Brand Name], or any other content available via RecastPay.
RecastPay is a universal digital wallet, giving you instant access to content on a Pay-Per-View basis. Fans create a free wallet, buy credits and use them to watch content directly from [Content Owner name].
RecastPays a universal digital wallet that gives fans a flexible way to access premium content without needing a subscription. Content is accessed using credits, which can be bought or earned in-platform. This gives audiences simple, direct access to the
We’re making [Event/Video Name] available on a Pay-Per-View basis, giving fans a simple, subscription-free way to watch directly from [Brand Name Site].
You can view [content name] using RecastPay - a free, universal wallet for content and purchasing access using credits.
Watch live and on demand here: [insert link]
Watching via RecastPay is simple:
→ Go to [widget page URL]
→ Click the content
→ Create or sign in to your free RecastPay Wallet
→ Purchase access using credits
→ Watch live or on demand
No subscription required. Watch here: [insert link]
Get more access with a [X-Day / Event / Season] Pass.
The [Access Pass Name] gives you access to [insert included content] via RecastPay, with no subscription required.
Buy your pass here: [insert link]
Making this content available via RecastPay allows us to offer direct, subscription-free access while ensuring the people and organisations behind the content are paid for every purchase.
No. RecastPay is subscription-free. You only pay for the content you want to watch.
You can watch [Brand Name] content here: [insert link]
RecastPay is a universal digital wallet that lets you access content without a subscription. You can create a free wallet, buy credits and use them to watch live events, replays, Access Passes and other content.
Recast Credits are used to purchase access to content via RecastPay.
You may be able to watch on your TV by connecting your laptop to your TV, using Chromecast, or using Apple AirPlay, depending on your device and setup.
It can take a short time for Credits to appear. Try logging out and back in. If they still do not appear, contact Recast support at [insert current support email].
First, check that Recast is available in your country. If you have not received a verification email, check your spam or junk folder. If you still need help, contact Recast support at [insert current support email].
Refund policies may vary depending on the content, event and circumstances. Please contact support at [insert support email] with your account details and purchase information.
Some content may be restricted by geography due to rights or broadcast agreements. If the content is not available in your location, this may be because access has been limited in that territory. See all available countries here.
If the content is available on demand, you will be able to watch the replay from the same page. Availability may vary by event, rights or Access Pass type.
Access duration depends on the content or Access Pass purchased. Please check the information shown on the content page before purchasing.
Please note: Statistics are updated once daily on Recast for Business
Total Purchases: The sum of all purchases of your video(s) from this Channel (in the selected period and for selected videos)
Total Earnings: The sum of all your earnings across your Channel for purchases, shared video purchases (in the selected period and for selected videos)
Earnings Direct: The total of all your earnings from your own videos
Earnings From Videos You Share: The sum of your earnings from others’ videos after being shared by or on this Channel (in the selected time period)
Total Referrals: Total number of Users who have signed up after following a referral link from this brand's account
No. Referrals Spent 200: Total number of Users who have spent 200 Cast Credits after signing up after following a referral link from this brand's account
Avg. Earnings per Video: The average earnings amount per video (in the selected period and for selected videos)
Avg. Daily Referrals: The average per day of the number of Users who have signed up after following a referral link from this brand's account
Total Purchases From Shares: Quantity of all purchases made by Users from links you shared to others’ videos
Avg. Share Purchases Per Video: The average quantity of purchases generated from links you shared per selected video
Avg. Purchase Price: The average price of your videos (in the selected period and for selected videos)
Total Number of videos: The total quantity of all videos uploaded over time
The Data Download feature is now available to all Recast Vendors, which allows you to download opted-in data about your users.
Firstly, as a reminder, users are incentivised to opt-in to sharing their information. They can simply share their email address, or if they complete their Data Profile you’ll have access to the following info:
If this feature is not immediately available to you, you may not have provided us with your privacy policy. To get set up, please contact us on partnersupport@recast.tv to have this feature added to your Recast for Business account. Please provide:
We will ask you to read and agree to our Data Sharing Agreement
This will download a protected zip folder, which will need to be unlocked with a password. The password is available below the download option. Paste the password into your unzip software to gain access to a .csv file. This file contains the information shared from each of your opted-in fans.
When downloading a new version, it will replace the version below and you commit to updating the data you hold as a result. This should be completed at least once every 14 days to keep the user data you hold up to date and adhere to all opt-ins and outs of your fans as per the Data Sharing Agreement.
If you would like to create a new account, click here, sign up and create your new Vendor account and Brand.
TIP: A ‘Username’ can be found in Recast in the ‘account details' section of https://account.recast.tv/. If you do not know the correct ‘username’, please contact partnersupport@recast.tv
