> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://tools.lunchpaillabs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Start live stream

> Use this action to start a livestream. This action requires a credit card to unlock. You can add a credit card [here](https://dashboard.daily.co/billing).

<Note>
  Live streams are pay-as-you-go. You'll need to add your [credit card details
  to your Daily account](https://dashboard.daily.co/billing) to enable it.
</Note>

### Fields

| **Field**             | **Type** | **Description**                                                                                                                                                            |
| --------------------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **RTMP URL**          | Dropdown | Retrieve this from your streaming provider (ie youtube, twitch etc) This should be in the format rtmp\://RTMP\_ENDPOINT/STREAM\_KEY or rtmps\://RTMP\_ENDPOINT/STREAM\_KEY |
| **Layout**            | Dropdown | Specifies the layout for participants’ videos in the live stream. Options: default, single-participant, active-participant, portrait. Default is **default**.              |
| **User ID**           | Text     | If using the single-participant layout, specify the user ID of the participant to focus on. You can set a user ID with the Daily - Create Meeting Token action. Optional.  |
| **Max Streams**       | Number   | Specify the number of maximum streams in the recording (from 1-9). The default value is 9.                                                                                 |
| **Variant**           | Dropdown | If using the portrait layout, specify the variant. Options: vertical (default), inset.                                                                                     |
| **Width**             | Number   | Controls the width (resolution) of the live stream. Must be an even number.                                                                                                |
| **Background Color**  | Color    | Specifies the background color of the live stream.                                                                                                                         |
| **Video Bitrate**     | Number   | Specifies the video bitrate in kilobits per second (kbps) to use for video output. Range: 10 to 10000.                                                                     |
| **Audio Bitrate**     | Number   | Specifies the audio bitrate in kilobits per second (kbps) to use for audio output. Range: 10 to 320.                                                                       |
| **Min Idle Time Out** | Number   | Specifies the amount of idle time (in seconds) before ending the live stream when the room is idle (e.g., all users have muted video/audio).                               |
| **Max Duration**      | Number   | Maximum duration (in seconds) after which the live stream is forcefully stopped. Defaults to 86400 seconds (24 hours) for live streams.                                    |

### Returned Values

## This action does not return any values.

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