Object Storage
Instead of serving video directly from your personal server you can use a S3 compatible storage provider to offload the bandwidth and storage requirements elsewhere. This is not for permanent storage of recordings or archival purposes, just for live streams.
Configuration
Some storage providers, such as Oracle Cloud Objects, require the "path-style" configuration option to be enabled. Refer to your storage provider documentation to learn if this is required.
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Related Documents
- owncast-object-storage
- owncast-object-storage-cdn
- Use Object Storage to Save BandwidthUse an external storage provider to distribute your Owncast video stream.
- What You Need to Run OwncastThere is no hard and fast rule for how much resources Owncast will use, since it depends on your configuration and requirements, but here are some examples.
- Support Increased Viewer CapacityA place to start when needing to increase the capacity of your server.
- Low Quality VideoAdjust settings both on your broadcasting software and your server to adjust the video quality of your stream.

