Where to Find Your Rumble RTMP URL and Stream Key
Streaming to Rumble means using its RTMP URL and stream key. Here's where to find both and how to use them to go live — including 24/7 from a pre-recorded playlist.
Rumble uses the RTMP standard for live streaming, which means going live there comes down to two values: an RTMP URL and a stream key. Once you have them, you can broadcast from any encoder — or run a 24/7 channel from a cloud playlist.
Here's where to find your Rumble streaming details and how to use them.
Key takeaways
- Rumble provides an RTMP URL plus a stream key when you set up a live stream.
- Enter both into your encoder or cloud service to go live.
- The same details let you run a 24/7 pre-recorded channel.
- Keep the stream key private; reset it if exposed.
Getting your RTMP details
When you create a live stream on Rumble, it presents your streaming credentials — an RTMP URL (the ingest server address) and a stream key (your channel's secret). Copy both. These are what any streaming tool needs to deliver your feed to your Rumble channel.
Using them to go live
In your streaming tool, choose a custom RTMP destination and paste in Rumble's RTMP URL and stream key. With a cloud service like StreamHouse, you'd add these under a custom RTMP destination, attach your playlist, and press Start — your videos then stream to Rumble.
Running Rumble 24/7
Because Rumble accepts a standard RTMP feed, you can keep a channel live around the clock from pre-recorded video. Upload your content, build a looping playlist, connect Rumble's RTMP URL and key, and the stream runs continuously in the cloud — ideal for news, talk and commentary channels that want a constant presence.
Keep your key private
Your stream key is a credential: anyone who has it can broadcast to your channel. Don't post it publicly or show it on screen. If you ever suspect it's been exposed, generate a new one on Rumble and update your streaming tool with the new key.
If the stream won't start
If your Rumble broadcast doesn't go live, work through the usual suspects. The most common cause is the RTMP URL and stream key being swapped or mistyped — paste each carefully into the right field. Make sure you started the live stream on Rumble's side so it's ready to receive the feed, and that the key hasn't been regenerated since you copied it. Check that your source video is a standard MP4 (H.264 + AAC) so nothing chokes on an unusual format. With a cloud service, encoding and delivery are handled for you, so a failed start almost always comes down to the credentials — double-check those first.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rumble use RTMP?
Yes. Rumble provides an RTMP URL and stream key for live broadcasts, which works with any RTMP-capable encoder or cloud service.
Can I stream to Rumble 24/7?
Yes. With a looping playlist and Rumble's RTMP details, a cloud service can keep your channel live around the clock.
Where do I paste the RTMP URL?
Into your streaming tool's custom RTMP destination, alongside the stream key. In StreamHouse, add it as a custom RTMP destination.
