Panopto Live Streaming - Desktop Software

STEP ONE - Prepare the Webcast Session

  • Log in via newpaltz.hosted.panopto.com
  • Select the blue Create button in the top right
  • Choose Webcast from the drop down list
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  • Complete the Create Webcast fields
    • Note that Sharing must be checked for people outside of SUNY New Paltz to watch
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  • Find and hover over the session in your Panopto library and select the Share button to get the link for viewing the live stream
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STEP TWO - Launch the Webcast Session

  • Select the blue Create button in the top right
  • Choose Panopto For Windows from the drop down list
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  • Launch or download and install the appropriate version of Panopto for your computer if not yet installed
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  • Make sure your Video Camera and Microphone are appropriately selected under Primary Sources
  • Select any Secondary Sources you may have for content
  • Select the blue Join Session button at the top right and choose your previously scheduled Webcast
  • Press the Record button on the top left, this will begin simultaneous recording and live streaming
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