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title: Indexing VOD content
slug: zixi-broadcaster-zec-current-version/indexing-vod-content
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createdAt: 2024-12-26T15:49:41.117Z
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Zixi Broadcaster can create m3u8 (HLS) and mpd (MPEG-DASH) manifests for VOD files. When the **Automatically index VOD files** setting is enabled, Zixi Broadcaster will index the VOD files in the various VOD folders. In this case, Zixi Broadcaster will automatically monitor any file and directory structure changes (under "files" folder only). Any file that is added will be automatically indexed. In the same manner, any file that is deleted, the corresponding files in the index (.m3u8 and/or /mpd) will be removed as well. In some cases, the indexing of VOD files can affect performance. By enabling or disabling the **Automatically index VOD files** setting, you can decide when to index the VOD files in order to ensure optimal performance during peak times.

### To activate the VOD indexing:

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In the **Settings** page, click **File Transfer & VOD**.

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Select the **Automatically index VOD files.**
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Select **Scan on startup** to enable indexing of the files in the VOD folder that have not been indexed during startup of the Zixi Broadcaster.
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Select **HLS indexing** to enable the indexing of HLS streams. The indexing creates an M3U8 playlist file.
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Select **MPEG-DASH indexing** to enable the indexing of MPEG-DASH streams. The indexing creates a .mpd (MPEG-DASH Media Presentation Description) file.
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Click **Apply**.
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