TL;DR: Unauthorized access to your live streams means lost revenue and compromised brand integrity. This guide covers three critical access control mechanisms ā hotlink protection, IP whitelisting, and Referer control ā with step-by-step configuration instructions for Tencent Cloud CSS and real-world enforcement scenarios.
š Control Stream Access: Tencent Cloud CSS | Enterprise Security ā
Without access controls, your stream URLs can be:
Each scenario results in unauthorized viewership that cannibalizes legitimate revenue.
Prevents external websites from embedding your stream by validating the HTTP Referer header. Only requests from your authorized domains are served.
Control access at the network level. Whitelist your CDN partners and corporate IPs. Blacklist known pirate networks and data centers.
Fine-grained control over which referring URLs can access your streams. Block empty Referer headers to prevent direct URL access.
| Security Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Hotlink Protection | ā Included |
| IP Blacklist/Whitelist | ā Included |
| Referer Control | ā Included |
| URL Authentication | ā Included |
| DRM Encryption | ā Included |
| HTTPS Delivery | ā Included |
| Package | Spec | Original Price | Sale Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 100 GB | $2.33 | Test access controls | |
| Basic | 10 TB | $210.45 | Small secured platform | |
| Pro | 200 TB | $3,179.11 | Enterprise access control | |
| Enterprise | 1 PB | $14,776.12 | Full enterprise security |
ā° Every unauthorized view is revenue lost. Configure access controls today.
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