# OwnCast •

[OwnCast](https://owncast.online) is a live-video streaming and chat server for the decentralized [Fediverse](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fediverse). While hosting your own server, you can still engage the larger community.

# Overview

[![Screen Shot 2025-03-08 at 16.37.17.png](https://hub.subspace.services/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/scaled-1680-/screen-shot-2025-03-08-at-16-37-17.png)](https://hub.subspace.services/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/screen-shot-2025-03-08-at-16-37-17.png)

[OwnCast](https://owncast.online) is a live-video streaming and chat server for the decentralized [Fediverse](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fediverse). While hosting your own server, you can still engage the larger community.

<p class="callout success">Tryout an [OwnCast user demo](https://watch.owncast.online/).</p>

- Compatible with existing streaming software solutions like the popular [OBS](https://obsproject.com/).
- List your video on the [OwnCast directory](https://directory.owncast.online/) to stream anything from video games to adult media.
- Customize the look and feel of OwnCast to make the stream truly yours.

# Media

## Screenshots

<p class="callout info">OwnCast v0.2.1</p>

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# Setup & Configuration

We need to install the service through Portainer and configure any necessary settings.

# Preparation

There are some things we need to do in preparation to install this service.

## Volumes

<details id="bkmrk-media-folders-radarr"><summary>Persistent Data</summary>

This is where the service will store its own application data and ensures we can quickly update the service image.

<p class="callout warning">Ensure your user has permissions to access the folder.</p>

</details>## Environment

<details id="bkmrk-tz-this-is-the-curre"><summary>TZ</summary>

This is the current time zone formatted using the [tz database.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones)

<p class="callout info">*For example:* America/Vancouver</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-gid-%C2%A0"><summary>PUID</summary>

This is the numeric ID of the user account on Debian. If you are unsure, open a terminal and run:

```bash
id -u
```

</details><details id="bkmrk-pgid-this-is-the-num"><summary>PGID</summary>

This is the numeric ID of the user account's group on Debian. If you are unsure, open a terminal and run:

```bash
id -g
```

</details>

# Installation

The service can be installed through the Portainer web interface.

<p class="callout info">Learn about [creating a new stack](https://hub.subspace.services/books/portainer/page/creating-a-new-stack "Creating a New Stack").</p>

## Docker Compose

Use the following code to install the service:

```yaml
---
services:
  owncast:
    image: owncast/owncast:latest
    container_name: owncast
    network_mode: bridge
    environment:
      - PUID=1000
      - PGID=1000
      - TZ=America/Vancouver
    ports:
      - 1935:1935
      - 8170:8080
    volumes:
      - /srv/owncast:/config
    restart: unless-stopped
```

# Updating

<p class="callout success">Re-Deploy the Stack</p>

This service has been optimized for running in Docker.

This allows you to [re-deploy the stack through Portainer](https://hub.subspace.services/books/portainer/page/updating-a-stack "Updating a Stack") to download the latest updates.

# User Manual

# Development

<p class="callout info">This software is released under the [MIT license](https://opensource.org/license/mit). </p>

You can learn more about how to contribute to OwnCast through their [website](https://owncast.online/help/).

The development team also accepts [sponsorships](https://opencollective.com/owncast).

# Resources

## Official

- [Official Documentation](https://owncast.online/docs/)
- [Official Rocket.Chat](https://owncast.rocket.chat/)
- [Official GitHub Repository](https://github.com/owncast)
- [Official Website](https://owncast.online/)
- [Quick Start Guide](https://owncast.online/quickstart/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://owncast.online/faq/)
- [General Troubleshooting](https://owncast.online/troubleshoot/)