---
title: Using the Zixi Video Acceleration Proxy for previewing a stream
slug: zixi-broadcaster-zec-current-version/using-the-zixi-video-acceleration-proxy-for-previewing-a-stream
docTags: 
createdAt: 2024-12-25T19:39:50.605Z
---

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:

::::WorkflowBlock
:::WorkflowBlockItem
In a web-connected video player, enter the following network URL: **http\://127.0.0.1:4500/?url=\<broadcaster\_ip>:2077/\<stream\_name**

The video will be streamed to the player through the locally installed Proxy.

::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/r21T1RSkyHnsYydaBDi9S_image.png" size="82" width="529" height="359" position="center" darkWidth="529" darkHeight="359" showCaption="false"}
:::
::::