Blocking Playback by Protocol

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Blocking Playback by Protocol

Last updated: 2023-11-23 09:41:05

You can block playback for a domain by blocking specific protocols. Playback requests that use the blocked protocols will be rejected.
Prerequisites
You have activated CSS and logged in to the CSS console.
You have added a playback domain name.
Blocking Protocols
1. Select Domain Management on the left sidebar. Click the name of the target playback domain or click Manage on the right to enter the domain management page.
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2. Select the Access Control tab. In the Block playback by protocol area, you can block playback that uses the RTMP, FLV, HLS, DASH, and WebRTC protocols.
3. Click Edit and toggle on the protocols you want to block.
4. Click Save.
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Caution
It takes a while for the blocking configuration to take effect. After configuring blocked protocols, please wait for the configuration to take effect before you block other protocols.
Except for HLS, protocol blocking only takes effect for new live streams. It does not affect ongoing streams.
Unblocking Protocols
To unblock a blocked protocol, follow the steps below:
1. Select Domain Management on the left sidebar. Click the name of the target playback domain or click Manage on the right to enter the domain management page.
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2. Select the Access Control tab. In the Block playback by protocol area, toggle off the protocol you want to unblock.
3. Click Save.
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