You're ready to create a webcast! Consult the following steps for all you need to know to have a webcast prepared in no time.

On the platform's control panel, click on Create under Services. A dropdown with event types will expand. Select Webcast.

Additionally, from any page of the platform, you can click on the Create Webcast button in the menu bar at the top, as well as Create a webcast from the Home page.

Webcast Creation Wizard

After activating the creation wizard, you are ready to generate your online broadcast. Here is an overview of the elements included in the process to guide you through each step.

Step 1: General Info

Field Name	Description
Organization*	The webcast will be owned by this organization.
Event name	Webcast title. The name field may not be greater than 200 characters.
Event description	Provide a concise overview of the content to be presented. The description field cannot exceed 800 characters. Additionally, the description section features a collapsed view, requiring participants to click and expand for a complete reading experience.
Language	Default interface language for participants. English or french.
Screen sharing	Speakers will have the opportunity to share their screen. This can be changed up to an hour before the start of the webcast.
Replay	Event replay can be enabled for rewatch purposes, either as soon as possible or schedule for a specific date; and either available to watch until a certain date or no date limit.

*Required only for certain accounts

Date and time

Field Name	Description
Start date	Date of the webcast. Can be changed up to an hour prior to the scheduled start of the webcast.
Start time	Time of the webcast. Can be changed up to an hour before the scheduled start of the webcast.
Time zone	This information will be displayed in communications to participants and speakers.
Duration	Approximate duration of the webcast.

Step 2: Branding

Section Name	Description
Upload a cover image.	Choose an image to appear in the pre-webcast waiting room. If no image is chosen, the default image as shown above will be used.
Upload a logo.	Choose a logo that identifies your brand.
Choose a main color	Choose a main color to outline certain texts and icons in the participant interface.

For an in-depth explanation of branding see: Customizing the branding of a webcast.

Step 3: Access

For an in-depth explanation of access and registration: Webcast Security Access.

Validation

If the webcast does not need to be customized or, if you have already done the customization, you can validate the creation by clicking on the Save button.