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Prerequisites: You have a content creator/admin account and a video file in a supported format.

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Uploading Content

To upload a new video, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the Content Management tab.
  2. Select Content from the menu.
  3. Click the Add Video icon.
  4. After clicking Add Video, you can drag and drop the video file or select files from your local machine.
  5. Choose Encoding Resolution(s): Select one or multiple resolutions (270p, 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p) for the video to be uploaded. Tick Encrypted Encoding to prevent piracy.
Note: If the video is a promo or trailer, do not enable encryption.

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Built-in HLS Encoder

AscendOTT comes with a built-in HLS encoder, which eliminates the need for third-party media converters such as AWS Elemental MediaConvert.Key Benefits:
  • Integrated Encoding — No external setup required.
  • Multiple Resolutions — Supports 270p, 360p, 480p, 720p, and 1080p.
  • Encryption Support — Protect your content by enabling encrypted encoding.
  • Cost Saving — Avoids additional expenses from third-party encoding services.
Result: Your uploaded video is automatically processed into adaptive bitrate streaming formats (HLS) for smooth playback across devices.

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Encrypted Content Delivery

To ensure content security and prevent piracy, AscendOTT supports encrypted media encoding and delivery.Key Features:
  • Secure Encoding — Videos can be encoded in an encrypted format during upload.
  • Protected Playback — Only authorized viewers can access and watch the content.
  • Anti-Piracy — Encrypted delivery prevents illegal downloads, screen scraping, and unauthorized sharing.
  • Flexible Application — Recommended for premium content. Promo or trailer videos can remain unencrypted.
Result: Your content is securely delivered to end-users while minimizing piracy risks.

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Tips

  • Large files: keep the browser tab open until the upload finishes.
  • Recommended formats: MP4 (H.264/AAC) for widest compatibility; AV1/H.265 if your audience devices support them.
  • If you see “CORS” or “Forbidden” errors during upload, verify the admin domain and API base URL for your tenant.