Creating a 24/7 YouTube Music Streaming Channel

Introduction

• Discussion about 24/7 YouTube music streaming channels
• Interest in creating a personal chill hop music streaming channel
• Aim to create a YouTube TV channel that plays content 24/7
• Tutorial to set up a personal live stream channel on YouTube

Requirements

• Linux Computer/Server: Running Ubuntu 18.04
  • Options: Cloud setup or On-Prem setup
• YouTube Channel: Must be capable of live streaming
• Video Files: Content to be played, such as music videos
• Coffee: Essential for tech projects 😄

Cloud Setup with Linode

• Sponsor: Linode offers $100 free credit
  • Setup a server in the cloud
  • Use Linode to create a server quickly

Steps to Set Up a Server on Linode

1. Sign up and Sign in to Linode

   • Use the $100 free credit

2. Create a Linode

   • Select a region
   • Choose server size (Shared CPU, cheapest option recommended)
   • Name the server and set a password
   • Click Create Linode

3. Install Ant Media Server

   • Wait for installation scripts to run (approx. 5 min)
   • Access via IP Address and port 5080
   • Create an account on Ant Media Server

Setting Up Live Stream

• Upload Video Files: Use VOD (Video on Demand) feature
• Create a Playlist: Add video files to playlist
• Stream to YouTube:
  • Enable live streaming on YouTube
  • Get Stream URL and Stream Key
  • Set up RTMP URL with Stream Key

Starting the Live Stream

• Begin Broadcast: Use Ant Media Server to start live streaming
• Verify Stream: Check YouTube to ensure streaming is active

On-Prem Setup

• Preparation:
  • Use existing server or deploy a new VM on a hypervisor
  • Install Ubuntu 18.04

Install Ant Media Locally

• Download Installation Files:
  • Use wget to download Ant Media files
• Run Installation Script:
  • Validate installation with systemctl

Additional Information

• Ant Media Server:
  • Free Community Edition
  • Supports private in-house live streaming
  • Enterprise Edition available for lower latency

Final Thoughts

• Personal Channel: Showcase and promote your own 24/7 stream
• Community Engagement: Encourage others to share their streams
• Ethical Hacking: Engage with YouTube ethically

Resources

• Documentation: Checklists and guides available
• Sponsor: Linode for cloud services

Note: This tutorial includes practical steps to create a personal live streaming channel using cloud services or local setups with Ant Media Server. The community version of Ant Media allows setting up a free, robust 24/7 live stream.