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title: ZEC Using the Zixi Video Acceleration Proxy for previewing a stream
slug: zixi-broadcaster-v18/zec-using-the-zixi-video-acceleration-proxy-for-previewing-a-stream
createdAt: 2024-12-26T18:59:19.281Z
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The Zixi Video Acceleration Proxy can be used for previewing a stream through a video player. The locally installed Proxy can be accessed through the following IP address – 127.0.0.1.

The following URL - 127.0.0.1:4500/version.json will provide a response that includes the version and build numbers of the Proxy

**To playback a stream using the Zixi Video Acceleration Proxy:**

1. In a web-connected video player, enter the following network URL: [http://127.0.0.1:4500/?url=\<broadcaster\_ip>:2077/\<stream\_name](http://127.0.0.1:4500/?url=%3cbroadcaster_ip%3e:2077/%3cstream_name)>.
   The video will be streamed to the player through the locally installed Proxy.

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