Integrating Jitsi Live Streaming Feature via Jitsi Meet Admin Panel (JMAP)

Introduction

As online meetings and events continue to grow, platforms like Jitsi Meet have become go-to solutions for connecting people virtually. But like most video conferencing tools, Jitsi Meet faces challenges when handling large sessions. Things start to get tricky when more than 500 participants are in a meeting. That’s where Jitsi Meet Admin Panel (JAMP) Version 2 comes in.

With JAMP Version 2, we’ve added a live-streaming feature that lets you broadcast meetings to platforms like YouTube. This means you can still host huge events without worrying about system overloads or performance issues. Instead of being limited by the number of participants in the meeting, you can now stream to thousands of viewers smoothly.

In this post, I’ll guide you through why we needed this update, how it works, and the steps you can follow to get live streaming up and running in JAMP.

Challenges in Jitsi Meet for Large Sessions

Jitsi Meet is a fantastic tool for hosting virtual meetings, but things can get complicated when too many people join a single session. When you have over 500 participants, you might start seeing issues like:

Slower performance – Everything just starts lagging.

Camera and audio problems – Some users might not be able to turn on their cameras or be heard properly.

Overall disruption – These issues can cause a lot of frustration, especially in large events like webinars or town hall meetings.

Why We Created JAMP Version 2

To solve these issues, we developed JAMP Version 2, an updated version of the Jitsi Meet Admin Panel.

The biggest upgrade is Live streaming. Now, instead of everyone joining the meeting, you can stream it live to platforms like YouTube. This means you can still have as many viewers as you want, without worrying about overloading the system. The result is smooth, uninterrupted events, no matter the size of your audience.

How to Set Up Live Streaming in JAMP Version 2: Step-by-Step

1. Sign in as Admin

• Log in to JAMP with your admin credentials.

2. Open the Live Streaming Tab

• Navigate to the Live Streaming tab. This is where you’ll create and manage your streams.

3. Enable YouTube Connectivity

• Click the YouTube Connectivity button.
• Follow the prompts to give JAMP permission to stream to your YouTube account.

4. Start a New Stream

• Click New to open the streaming setup window.

5. Add Stream Details

• Enter a title and set the time for your live stream.

6. Add Participants

• Select users or groups who will actively participate in the meeting.

7. Add Viewers

• Choose groups of people who will just watch the stream on YouTube but won’t join the meeting.

8. Schedule the Stream

• Click Create once you’ve filled in the details.

9. Start the Meeting

• When it’s time, click Launch to start the live meeting.

10. Participants Join the Meeting

• The people you added as participants will join the meeting through JAMP and can interact live.

11. Viewers Watch on YouTube

• Viewers will be directed to YouTube to watch the event.

12. Start Live Streaming

• During the meeting, the admin can click the streaming icon in the toolbar to begin the live stream.
  
  

How to View and Manage Live Streams

Once your live streams are set up, you can view, edit, and manage them through the Live Streaming tab.

1. View Scheduled Streams

• In the Upcoming Streaming section, you can see your scheduled streams and make changes if needed.

2. Launch Ongoing Streams

• To join a stream that’s happening right now, go to the Ongoing Streaming section.

3. Review Past Streams

• In the Recent Streaming section, you can see streams that have already ended.

4. Search for Streams

• Use the search bar to find specific streams by title or time.
  
  

How to Update a Live Stream

If you need to make changes to a scheduled stream, follow these steps:

1. Open the Live Streaming Tab

• Go to the Live Streaming section from the dashboard.

2. Select the Stream

• In the Upcoming Streaming tab, find the stream you want to update and click on it.

3. Edit Stream Details

• A window will pop up where you can modify the stream’s title, participants, or viewers.

4. Save Changes

• Once you’re done, hit Save to update the stream.
  
  

How to Delete a Live Stream

Deleting a stream is simple:

1. Go to the Live Streaming Tab

• Navigate to the Upcoming Streaming tab.

2. Find the Stream

• Look for the stream you want to delete.

3. Delete the Stream

• Click the delete button on the stream’s card. You’ll see a confirmation window click Delete to remove it permanently.
  
  
  

Enabling or Disabling YouTube Connectivity

You can easily turn YouTube connectivity on or off:

1. Enable YouTube

• Toggle the YouTube Connectivity button in the Live Streaming tab.
• Sign in with your Google account and allow permissions.

2. Disable YouTube

• To turn off YouTube connectivity, simply toggle the button off, and confirm the disconnect in the pop-up.
  
  

How to Stop a Live Stream

If you’re the moderator and need to stop the stream:

1. Join the Stream as a Moderator

• Make sure you’re signed in as the meeting moderator.

2. Stop Streaming

• During the meeting, click the stop streaming icon in the toolbar. This will end the live broadcast.
  

Conclusion

With JAMP Version 2 and its live streaming feature, you can take your Jitsi Meet sessions to the next level by broadcasting them to a much larger audience without worrying about participant limits or system performance issues. Whether you're hosting a small team meeting or a large event with thousands of viewers, JAMP makes it easy to set up, manage, and control live streams directly from your admin panel.

By following the steps outlined above, you can seamlessly integrate YouTube streaming into your Jitsi Meet sessions and ensure that your events run smoothly, no matter the size of the audience.

What’s Next?

If you're ready to dive into live streaming with JAMP Version 2, log in to your admin panel and start exploring the features. Whether you're streaming a company meeting or a large public event, JAMP makes it simple to reach a global audience. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team or check out the detailed documentation.