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title: Configuring the Input Stream on Zixi Receiver
slug: how-to-guides/configuring-the-input-stream-on-zixi-receiver
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createdAt: 2024-12-17T20:41:21.295Z
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Zixi Receiver will connect to the Zixi Broadcaster to pull the Input stream that has been configured in the Zixi Broadcaster. When this connection is established, the output stream will appear automatically in the Zixi Broadcaster.

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Stream names are case sensitive and must be identical.
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The following instructions describe the process of configuring the input stream in Zixi Receiver, but they do not cover all the relevant fields and steps to configure an input stream. For more information regarding additional settings, please refer to the **Zixi Receiver User Guide**.

**To configure an input stream on Zixi Receiver:**

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In the Zixi Receiver Navigation menu, click the **Inputs**
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In the Menu bar, click **New Input**.
The **Stream details** screen is displayed:

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In the **Input Name** field, type the *exact same stream name* (case sensitive) that was used during the configuration of the Input in the Zixi Broadcaster.
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Select the **Pull** radio button.
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In the **Host **field, type the host name or IP address of the Zixi Broadcaster.
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In the **Port** field, type 2077 (default port).
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Fill in additional parameters as needed.
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Click **OK**.
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