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# Flinks : Live Streaming

Live Streaming Flinks allow you to gain a comprehensive view of operations and integrate streaming links with any RTSP compatible platform or Video Management Services like Genetec and Milestone.

### Creating your Live Streaming Flink

* Navigate to the **Operations Dashboard** and click on the **Navigation Drawer**. From the dropdown menu, select <img src="/files/D5PVXHrVeYCdbJXRWwZg" alt="" data-size="line"> **Flinks**.

![Flink selection on the Operations Dashboard](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/7c298cf0-4fc6-4589-bb56-2af2f3119c31/5c0d2cd4-2b84-4750-8623-e6b8f5e7b3b5/images/010a9aec-4f57-4671-922c-b8c70550b016.png)

* In the Flinks library, click on the **Custom Flink** button on the top right corner.

<figure><img src="/files/j9lPQWHEBzePdHAARXUE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Creating a custom Flink</p></figcaption></figure>

* Set up your custom Flink by choosing **Live Streaming** and clicking on **Next**.

![Adding a custom Live Streaming Flink](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/7c298cf0-4fc6-4589-bb56-2af2f3119c31/5c0d2cd4-2b84-4750-8623-e6b8f5e7b3b5/images/de923d7a-a648-4c14-9792-e581f6fb979c.png)

* Assign a name to your Flink. Optionally, add a description and an icon. Preview your Flink and click on **Add**.
* Your new Flink will now appear in the **My Flinks** section.

![Customising your Flink](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/7c298cf0-4fc6-4589-bb56-2af2f3119c31/5c0d2cd4-2b84-4750-8623-e6b8f5e7b3b5/images/8e49231f-47aa-40df-a5eb-88a76a1fd0b8.png)

### Generating RTSP Links Using Live Streaming Flink

* Go to **My Flinks** and select the Flink you just created. After this click on the **Generate Link** button.
* Enter a name for your link, choose the video feed device, and filter your selection based on your sites and devices.

![](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/7c298cf0-4fc6-4589-bb56-2af2f3119c31/5c0d2cd4-2b84-4750-8623-e6b8f5e7b3b5/images/f91b2fcf-bf2f-4032-a8c2-cca25393ba71.png)

* In the **Type** section, select either the Dock, Drone FPV, or the Drone Payload view, depending on your preference. Click on **Generate Link**.
* Once the link is generated, copy the **RTSP link**.

![Selecting the device and feed view](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/7c298cf0-4fc6-4589-bb56-2af2f3119c31/5c0d2cd4-2b84-4750-8623-e6b8f5e7b3b5/images/f41cede0-9397-4b9f-a172-2a6ac0c3ff89.png)

<figure><img src="https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/7c298cf0-4fc6-4589-bb56-2af2f3119c31/5c0d2cd4-2b84-4750-8623-e6b8f5e7b3b5/images/2ee4481d-abcd-4ce5-8e86-fddd1445f920.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Generated RTSP Link</p></figcaption></figure>

* Stream this data in any compatible VMS application such as Genetec or Milestone.
* Use the **Enable/Disable** option to activate the link when required.

![Activating an RTSP Link](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/7c298cf0-4fc6-4589-bb56-2af2f3119c31/5c0d2cd4-2b84-4750-8623-e6b8f5e7b3b5/images/2cb4f839-3761-47f9-806e-e37734803139.png)

### Genetec VMS Integration Using Live Streaming Flink

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Genetec VMS Integration Demo
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### Milestone VMS Integration Using Live Streaming Flink

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Milestone VMS Integration Demo
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