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title: Step 1 - Creating an input stream in Zixi Broadcaster
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createdAt: 2024-12-19T22:23:58.656Z
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The Input in Zixi Broadcaster can be any of the supported inputs. 

**To create an Input stream:**

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Login to **Zixi Broadcaster.**
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In the Main Navigation menu, click the **Inputs** tab.
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In the Menu bar, click **New Input**.

The **Add a new input stream** window is displayed.

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Select the type of Input based on the source stream.
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Fill in the fields with the relevant information, see [Zixi Broadcaster User Guide](docId\:JGwIXYN936aeZmonZLERn) .
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Click **Ok**.

The new Input is created.
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