Learn how to add a channel gate for private streaming on Maestro.
Gates are customizable entry points that require users to take a certain action before accessing your Channel.
There are four main types of gates:
- Login: Users must log in or create an account to access
- Password: Users require a password to access
- Ticket & Subscription: Users require payment to access
- Access Code: Users must enter an access code to access
Each can be customized with a Title, Subtitle, as well as Mobile and Desktop Background Images.
With that said, here's how to add a gate to your channel on Maestro:
- Click "Channels" in the admin bar
- Select the channel that you'd like to add the gate to
- While on the selected channel, click "Access" under the channel settings
- The site will switch to a preview of the gate
- Optional: Add the date and time of the event. To turn on the Event date and time toggle the option "on"
- Enter a title
- Enter a subtitle if you wish (Note: use this space to tell your audience what to expect. The better you can entice your audience, the more likely they will get through the gate)
- Click the "Access Control" area to select your gate type.
- Select the Gate type
- To add an Access Code: click on Ticket or "Subscription" > "Show Advanced Options" > "Access Codes Only (Advanced)" and toggle the option "on"
- You may also add a Subtitle and Background Images by clicking “Change Background” in the top right.
- Desktop Background: 1920x1080
- Mobile Background: 1100x1440
- When you’re finished, click “Publish” at the top of the page to finalize your work, then "Exit Editor."
There is a toggle switch at the top of the page to turn the gate on or off, t.
Hint: to preview the gate, simply view the gated channel in a logged-out state. One easy way to do this is by opening the channel in a private/incognito browsing window.