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How to Set Up the Stream Player?

Last updated on Sep 01, 2026

OneStream Live Stream Player is an embeddable player that lets you generate an embed code and place your live stream directly on your own website. With it, you can deliver your broadcast to viewers on your site while keeping the stream experience simple, branded, and easy to access.

Follow the steps below to set up the Stream Player on the OneStream Live web app:

Steps:

Access the Stream Player

  • From the left sidebar, click Stream Players.

Stream Player

  • Click + New Player to create a new stream player.

New Player

Player Preview

  • A Stream Player window will open.

  • Enter a name for your player and click Save.

  • Preview how your player will appear to viewers.

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Customize Your Stream Player

Use the options available in the right-side panel to customize your stream player's appearance, controls, chat, and access settings.


Player Options

  • Click Player Options from the right panel to customize your player:

  • Controls: Toggle features like Play, Volume, Progress Bar, and Fullscreen.

  • Background: Enable and upload a custom background image.

  • Player Style: Select a theme (Dark or Light).

Stream Player - Player Options

Chat Settings

  • Enable Chat to interact with your audience in real time.

  • Choose chat position: Left, Right, or Bottom.

Stream Player - Chat Settings

Access Settings

Control who can view your stream:

  • Password Protection: Restrict access with a password.

Stream Player - Password Protection

  • Restrict Access: Limit embedding to approved domains or users.

Stream Player - Restrict Access

Embed Your Player

  • Click </> Copy Embed Code to add the player to your website.

  • Use Regenerate Code if you update settings or need a new embed link.

Stream Player - Embed Your Player

Follow the steps below to set up the Stream Player on the OneStream Live mobile app:

Steps:

Access the Stream Player

  • From the left sidebar, click Stream Players.

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  • Click + New Player to create a new stream player.

New-player

Player Preview

  • A Stream Player window will open.

  • Enter a name for your player and click Save.

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  • Preview how your player will appear to viewers.

Player-preview

Customize Your Stream Player

In the mobile app, tap the options at the bottom of the screen to customize your stream player's appearance, controls, chat, and access settings.

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Player Options

Click Player Options from the right panel to customize your player:

  • Player Style: Select a theme (Dark or Light).

Player-style

  • Background: Enable and upload a custom background image.

Background-image

  • Controls: Toggle features like Play, Volume, Progress Bar, and Fullscreen.

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Chat Settings

  • Enable Chat to interact with your audience in real time.

  • Choose chat position: Left, Right, or Bottom.

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Access Settings

Control who can view your stream:

  • Password Protection: Restrict access with a password.

Password-protect

  • Restrict Access: Limit embedding to approved domains or users.

  • Privacy Settings: Set player visibility to Public or Private.

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Embed Your Player

  • Click Embed to add the player to your website.

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  • Use Regenerate Code if you update settings or need a new embed link.

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