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How do I connect my Lovense?
Here are the steps to use your Lovense device with ePlay. Lovense has great video tutorials you can follow as well > WATCH LOVENSE TUTORIALS Here is a quick overview on how this process works: 1) Your pair your toy with your device (phone/computer) 2) You pair your device with ePlay via the Browser Extension 3) You pair Lovense levels with ePlay! 4) Turn on Lovense on ePlay! There are 3 ways to
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How do I install the Lovense OBS Toolset?
Please note, you need to have OBS Studio (22.0.0 or later) software installed on your computer before installing OBS Toolset. Download the Lovense OBS Toolset which corresponds to your operating system. Windows (64-bit) Windows (32-bit) [Mac] (https://www.lovense.com/files/apps/cam/obs/lovense_obs_toolset.dmg?v=1.8.2) NOTE: **Determine if
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How do I setup OBS?
GETTING STARTED First, download OBS for free at obsproject.com! Get that installed! ADDITIONAL OBS LINKS Check out these links at your earliest convenience—you don't have to now because we have everything you need, but if you're curious about OBS or some of its more technical aspects, this is where you'll find what you need. OBS Studio Quickstart [OBS Studio Overview](https://obsproject.com/wiki/OBS-St
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How do I enable Lovense chat notifications?
Once you have LOVENSE connected to ePlay, it's important to have "CHATROOM NOTIFICATIONS" within the Lovense browser extension settings to be automatically sent to ePlay. Here is how to do it: lovense-levels
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How do I mute, ban, or block users from my stream?
If you're having a problem with a user in your chat, you have several options available to you to ensure that you're able to curate your chatting experience the way you'd like. MODERATING OPTIONS **Timeouts **(10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour)—once the time is up, they will automatically be reinstated to the chat! Ban Forever: This allows the user to continue to tip. Block Forever: This blocks the user from being able to tip, view your stream, or anything else you do on ePlay!
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How do I manage my stream topic, category, tags, and other settings while streaming?
Now that you're ready to stream with us, it's time to get going! HOW TO GET STARTED You can start your stream with the "Go Live" option from your streaming dashboard, or click here. Click to go live! Once you're on the Dashboard itself, you'll be able to set all the different options for your str
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How do I get started with OBS?
This FAQ has moved to How do I setup OBS?.
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How do I stream as a couple, or another performer/streamer?
Interested in streaming as a couple, or alongside a guest performer? Here's the easy way to get that setup. First off, to stream alongside someone else, you need to have them added to your account. Now, where do you find that? On the left—drop down on Content > My Performers. Click here to set up your performers! You have two options: to link up with a current ePlay performer, or to
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How do I stream from my mobile device with Larix Broadcaster?
Larix Broadcaster App (iOS & Android) Now you can use your phone’s camera to broadcast on ePlay! All you need is a phone with a good camera and one more device (phone/tablet/laptop/PC) to connect to your my.eplay.com account to access all of ePlay’s features (including chat). How do you go live? You must note down your Server Address and Stream Key (these are your RTMP credentials!), and you can find t
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Do you have a recommended webcam or microphone?
Thanks to Lovense, we have a link with a lot of great recommendations for you!
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How do I start streaming using the Streamster app?
Want to start streaming using the Streamster app? It's pretty straightforward! We'll cover it down below. 😊 To get started, head over to Streamster.io to download and install the application. Click to add a Channel. Select ePlay from the list. And then you paste in your broadcast key. For step 2, click to "Add Channel." , you can stream without any worries of getting them verified for the platform.
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How do I fix noise or echo in my stream?
If you're having a problem with noise or echoing in your stream while you're live, you'll want to make sure that you aren't running two audio/microphone devices at the same time! In order to check if you have multiple microphones/audio devices running, check out the image below to expand audio sources:  and anonymous viewers. The users are listed in order of their engagement on the site. Someone higher on the list is more likely to tip and engage with you! ![See it in action!](https://i.imgur.com/S0CT0In
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How do standard emotes work in ePlay channels?
Standard emotes are available to all ePlay fans and streamers. These are the standard keyboard emotes that are available, and will allow you to spice up your chat! How to Access Click on the "smiley" emote on the chat tab. You can also type :sm to begin to access the emotes. A drop down emotes tab will be available. Your custom emotes will be under its own section, labeled as a star.
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How can I make my videos easier to upload to my ePlay channel?
Ready to start uploading videos to your ePlay feed, but you're worried about the size of the file? Here's your handy guide to get started on taking care of that problem! WHY SHOULD YOU ENCODE YOUR VIDEO? It helps compress the file for easier transmission online. It can help the size of the video, as well, making it easier to get it uploaded quickly. It compresses your file without affecting its quality. This is a win/win for both you and your viewers! HOW TO ENCODE YOUR VIDE
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How can I easily update my stream settings while I'm live?
We want to make sure that all of our streamers are able to make any adjustments to their stream while they're live. As a result, we've placed your streaming tools tab right on your same window as your chat. We want to make sure that everything on ePlay is easily accessible at all times! TOOL TAB OPTIONS Update your camera and microphone settings. Update your tip menu list! Keep in mind that you'll still need your tip menu reward lists set up in advance—but you can easily do that from
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Why is there only a preview of my tip menu in chat?
In order to help with the flow of conversation and tracking with what's going on in your chat while it's live, we've implemented a feature where only a preview of your tip menu appears in your chat. Don't worry—your users will be able to see your tip menu at any time! All they have to do is click menu and it will expand for them. 😊😊 TIP MENU PREVIEW Here's how it looks before it's expanded! ![See? It takes up a lot less space!](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/7cd664b18
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How do I know that a fan has unlocked my content?
When one of your fans unlocks your content, there will be a notification in chat allowing you and your viewers to know that your post has been unlocked! Here's how an unlocked post looks!
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How can one of my fans quickly tip me many times in a row?
As a way of driving engagement to your ePlay chat, we offer a feature that allows your fans to tip you many times in a row. All you have to do is tell them to look for the pink rocketshiip to send many tips in a row. This is also a great way for you to notice your top tippers! Here's how it looks in action: Speed tipping in action!
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How can I make a recording of my shows on ePlay?
The best and most reliable way to make a recording of your show is to use OBS. HOW TO RECORD SHOWS All you need to do is click "Start Recording" alongside "Start Streaming." Click "Start Recording" and "Start Streaming" back to back!
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Can I do a test stream before I go live on ePlay?
Yes, you can! If you're interested in seeing or testing your stream before it goes live, you can set your stream to "Test" under "Stream Type". HOW TO START A TEST STREAM First, click to go live. 1. Click to go live! Click the gear for your stream settings. 2. Click the gear to access your stream settings. Clic
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