# Overview

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[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.