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title: Decrypting an Input Stream in Zixi Broadcaster
slug: zixi-broadcaster-zec-current-version/decrypting-an-input-stream-in-zixi-broadcaster
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createdAt: 2024-12-25T19:45:04.033Z
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Any stream that has been encrypted using a standard AES static key can be decrypted in Zixi Broadcaster. You can configure the decryption of a specific stream by entering the decryption key. 

### To decrypt an input stream in Zixi Broadcaster:

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In the **Inputs** screen, click **+New Input **(or edit an existing input by clicking the ⚙️ icon and selecting **Edit**).
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Select **Push** or **Pull **if this is a new input.
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Fill in the input details.
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At the bottom, select the **Decrypt Stream** checkbox.
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In the **Decryption Type** field, select AES 128, AES 192, or AES 256 for fixed key.
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In the **Decryption Key** field, enter the exact same key that was used to encrypt the stream.

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Note that in the **Reject unencrypted stream** option is selected, any unencrypted packet will cause the input stream to be rejected.
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Click **OK**.
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