Install Restreamer

Resteamer is a powerful open-source streaming server that lets you restream video to platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, or custom RTMP endpoints. The easiest way to run Resteamer on Windows is by using Docker Desktop.

This guide walks you through every step, including common Windows/PowerShell issues.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)

• Docker Desktop for Windows
  Download: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop

During Docker installation:

1. Enable WSL 2

2. Use Linux containers

3. After installation, restart your PC and ensure Docker Desktop is running

Verify Docker installation in PowerShell or Command Prompt:

docker --version

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Step 1: Pull the Resteamer Docker Image

Open PowerShell and run:

docker pull datarhei/restreamer

This downloads the official Resteamer image.

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Step 2: Create Persistent Folders (Recommended)

To keep your configuration and stream data after restarts, create local folders:

mkdir C:\resteamer\data
mkdir C:\resteamer\config

These folders will store your Resteamer settings and stream files.

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Step 3: Run Resteamer (PowerShell-Compatible Command)

⚠️ Important: PowerShell does NOT support ^ for line continuation.
Use a single line command or PowerShell backticks ` if you want multi-line.

Recommended single-line command:

docker run -d --name resteamer -p 1935:1935 -p 8080:8080 -p 8181:8181 -v C:/resteamer/data:/core/data -v C:/resteamer/config:/core/config datarhei/restreamer

• -p 1935:1935 → RTMP streaming port

• -p 8080:8080 → Web UI

• -p 8181:8181 → Streaming / API

• -v C:/resteamer/data:/core/data → Persistent stream data

• -v C:/resteamer/config:/core/config → Persistent configuration

Press Enter and wait a few seconds.

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Step 4: Access the Resteamer Web Interface

Open your browser and go to:

http://localhost:8080

Default login credentials:

• Username: admin

• Password: admin

🔐 Change the password immediately after logging in.

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Step 5: Verify the Container Is Running

Check running containers:

docker ps

View logs (useful for troubleshooting):

docker logs resteamer

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Step 6: Enable Auto-Start on Boot (Optional)

To automatically start Resteamer when Windows boots:

docker update --restart unless-stopped resteamer

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Common Ports Used by Resteamer

Port	Purpose
1935	RTMP streaming
8080	Web UI
8181	Streaming / API

If port 8080 is already in use, change it like this:
-p 8090:8080

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Common Windows / PowerShell Errors & Fixes

Error	Cause	Fix
docker: invalid reference format	Broken multi-line command in PowerShell	Use a single-line command or PowerShell backticks `
-p is not recognized as a cmdlet	Each line executed separately	Ensure the entire docker run command is executed at once
Docker won’t start	Virtualization disabled or WSL 2 missing	Enable Virtualization in BIOS and install WSL 2: wsl --install

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Useful Docker Commands

• Stop Resteamer:

docker stop resteamer

• Start Resteamer:

docker start resteamer

• Remove container:

docker rm -f resteamer

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Conclusion

Using Docker is the fastest and most reliable way to run Resteamer on Windows. With proper PowerShell syntax and persistent storage, you get a stable streaming server that’s easy to manage and upgrade.

You’re now ready to:

• Restream RTMP feeds

• Push to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook

• Build a local or cloud streaming workflow