How to Install and Set Up Wowza Streaming Engine

Before You Begin

• System Requirements: Ensure your device meets Wowza’s minimum specifications. A 64-bit OS is recommended.
• Firewall and Ports: Make sure required streaming ports are open. Use port forwarding for home or small office routers. Refer to your router or firewall documentation as needed.
• Java Version: Stick with the Java version that comes with the installer for best compatibility.
• Single Instance Only: Do not run multiple versions or instances of Wowza on the same machine.

Step 1: Download Wowza Streaming Engine

If you haven't downloaded it yet, visit the Wowza Downloads page and select the installer for your operating system.

Step 2: Install Wowza Streaming Engine

On Windows

1. Double-click WowzaStreamingEngine-4.8.21+6-windows-installer.exe.
2. Follow the on-screen wizard.

On macOS

1. Double-click WowzaStreamingEngine-4.8.21+6-osx-installer.dmg.
2. Double-click the installer icon to begin setup.

On Linux

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the installer location.
2. Run the following commands:

   sudo chmod +x WowzaStreamingEngine-<version>-linux-x64-installer.runsudo ./WowzaStreamingEngine-<version>-linux-x64-installer.run

Installation Wizard Prompts

• License Key: Enter a valid key from your email or previous installation’s Server.license file.
• Admin Account: Set a case-sensitive username and password.
• Install Location:
  • Windows: C:\Program Files\Wowza Media Systems\Wowza Streaming Engine-4.8.21+6\
  • macOS: /Applications/Wowza Streaming Engine-4.8.21+6/
  • Linux: /usr/local/WowzaStreamingEngine-4.8.21+6/
• Startup Configuration: Choose whether to run as a service or in standalone mode. Services run on boot; standalone mode is better for developers. For information about running Wowza Streaming Engine in standalone mode and manually starting and stopping the software, see Start and stop Wowza Streaming Engine.

Click Finish to complete the installation.

Step 3: Confirm That Wowza Is Running

Open a browser and go to:

http://[your-wowza-ip]:1935/ServerVersion

Replace [your-wowza-ip] with your server’s IP address or use localhost if running locally. You should see a version number if Wowza is running.

If not, verify that the software was installed correctly and that TCP port 1935 is open on your firewall or router.

Step 4: Access the Wowza Streaming Engine Manager

Use a modern browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the best experience.

Visit the following URL:

http://[your-wowza-ip]:8088/enginemanager

Example:

http://localhost:8088/enginemanager

Login using the admin credentials you created during installation. Note that connections are only allowed from localhost by default. Refer to Wowza's documentation for remote access setup.