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Nginx RTMP Module in Ubuntu | How to set up

Nginx RTMP is a popular Nginx module that lets us add RTMP and HLS streaming to our media server. Interestingly, the RTMP and HLS modules were separate Nginx modules earlier. However, we can now add them to Nginx as a single module.

Today, we are going to take a look at how a stream can now be integrated into a javascript HLS player according to our needs:

1. First, we have to log in via SSH to the server.
2. Then, we must log in as root or a user with sudo access on the server.

   ssh root@server-ip
3. Next, we must update the apt repository and update the system software as well.

   apt-get update
apt-get Upgrade
4. Now, we have to install the required software:

   apt-get install -y git build-essential ffmpeg libpcre3 libpcre3-dev libssl-dev zlib1g-dev
5. Then, it is time to clone the module with this command:

   git clone https://github.com/sergey-dryabzhinsky/nginx-rtmp-module.git
6. Next, we must download Nginx from this link.
7. Finally, we have to compile Nginx with the RMTP module enabled with these commands:

   sudo ./configure --with-http_ssl_module --add-module=../nginx-rtmp-module
sudo make
sudo make install
8. Then, we must edit the nginx configuration file and enter the RTMP block as seen below:

   

   Here, we are enabling the RTMP module and HLS.
9. Now, we have to save the file and start the Nginx service.

   /usr/local/nginx/sbin/nginx

After the above steps, the server can stream from different sources like a static file, webcam, and so on. Let us know in the comments if you need further help configuring and setting up the Nginx RTMP module in Ubuntu.

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Conclusion

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