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title: Streaming a File to a Local Zixi Feeder or Broadcaster
slug: how-to-guides/streaming-a-file-to-a-local-zixi-feeder-or-broadcaster
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createdAt: 2024-12-18T13:26:20.865Z
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VLC can be used to stream an encapsulated MPEG Video file from a local disk to the Zixi transport platform. In order to stream a local file to a local Zixi Feeder, you must create an Input stream on the Zixi Feeder and then configure VLC Player to accept this stream. 

## Zixi Feeder Configuration

**To create an Input Stream on Zixi Feeder running on the local host:**

1. Access the local Zixi Feeder's management console through a web browser by entering the following URL: 127.0.0.1:4200
2. In the Main Navigation bar, click Inputs. 
3. Click the **New Input** button. 
4. In the** Input Name** field, enter a name for the input. 
5. In the** Input Source** field, select **UDP**.
6. In the **NIC** field, select **127.0.0.1** (local host). 
7. In the **Port** field, enter a non-conflicting network port.
8. Click OK.
   A new UDP input stream is created. 

## VLC Player Configuration

**To configure VLC Player:**

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Open VLC Player
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On the Main Menu, click **Media**.
Sub-menu options are displayed.
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Click **Stream**.
The **Open Media** screen opens.
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Under the **File** tab, click the **Add** button and select the file you wish to stream.
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Select the "Show more options" checkbox at the bottom.
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Click the **Stream** button.
The **Stream Outpu**t wizard opens
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Click **Next**.

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In the **New Destination** drop down list, select **UDP (legacy)**.
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Click **Add**
The UDP tab is added:

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In the **Address** field, enter 127.0.0.1 (local host).
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In the **Port** field, enter the port number matching the Zixi Feeder input port
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Click **Next**.

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In the Profile drop-down list, select **Video – H.264 + MP3 (TS)**.
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If needed, you can further edit the codec parameters with the ‘**Edit Selected Profile**’ button.
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Click **Next**.

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Ensure the **Stream all elementary streams** checkbox is selected.
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Click **Stream**.
The VLC player begins streaming.
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Simultaneously you should see the stream connect and show positive bitrate in the Zixi Feeder Inputs list:

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To play a UDP stream to a networked Feeder, replace the 127.0.0.1 output IP address with the IP or resolvable name of your target Feeder or Broadcaster.