Teradek Core is a live streaming cloud service that provides network bonding, multi-streaming, cloud-based device management, point-to-point professional workflows, and more. In this tutorial, we will introduce you to the Teradek Core user interface and its main features.
Getting Started
This is the start page you will see after logging in:
Under All Inventory, you will find all your inputs, outputs, servers, services, and other resources.
If you have created additional Groups, they will also appear on this page. Double-click on a group icon or on All Inventory to open the main dashboard, where all Teradek Core functions are organized into tabs.
Inputs
The Inputs tab displays all connected encoders and ingested streams, whether they are online or offline.
- Double-click on an input to open its detailed page.
- Single-click to view a short summary in the right-side panel.
Outputs
The Outputs >> Channel tab is where you can create streaming destinations such as Facebook, YouTube, RTMP endpoints, and more, as well as add decoders (Outputs >> Decoder).
- Double-click on an output to open its detailed page.
- Single-click to view a short summary in the right-side panel.
Servers
The Servers tab allows you to launch and manage your streaming servers, which form the backbone of Teradek Core workflows.
- Double-click on a server to open its detailed page.
- Single-click to view a short summary in the right-side panel.
Services
The Services tab provides access to advanced workflow tools, including:
- Transcoders - Convert streams from H.265 to H.264.
- Generic Ingest - Ingest streams from third-party encoders or software.
- File Playback - Stream pre-recorded or uploaded video files.
- Failovers - Configure multiple video feeds as cascading failovers in case the primary feed fails, using RTMP, SRT, MPEG-TS, or file playback.
Files
The Files tab displays recordings that were either recorded in the cloud or uploaded manually.
Additional Settings
Click your name in the bottom-left corner of the interface to access additional settings.
My Account
Click My Account to access your account management page.
Here you can manage all available account controls, including Account History, Organization Management, User Management, and more.
Billing
Click Billing to access your billing page.
Here you can view subscription details, billing information, and usage history.
My Organizations
If your email address is associated with multiple organizations, you can switch between them by clicking your Organization name and selecting the desired organization.
Themes
To change the appearance of the user interface, click Themes and select from the three available theme options.
Help
To access support documentation and resources, click Help.
Legal
To review legal policies and your subscription agreement, click Legal.
Account settings
Here you can configure the default server region, manage group access settings, and adjust additional account preferences.
