Overview of administering Microsoft Stream (Classic)
Warning
Microsoft Stream (Classic) is being retired and replaced by Stream (on SharePoint) and Microsoft Teams live events. It is recommended to start using Stream (on SharePoint) by uploading videos to SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, or OneDrive, and to run your live events through Teams and Viva Engage.
Functionality in Stream (Classic) will be changed and removed leading up to the retirement date. Learn more about Stream (on SharePoint)...
As an administrator of Microsoft Stream (Classic) there are many controls, settings, and options available to configure how Microsoft Stream (Classic) works for your organization.
Manage content
- Add Stream (Classic) admins
- Manage content on behalf of users
- Understand how to set up groups and channels
- Manage groups
- Spotlight videos on the home page
- Manage live events
- Admin video recycle bin
Settings and controls
- Restrict who can upload videos
- Set default video permissions for uploads
- Add usage guidelines and require consent before uploading
- Restrict organization-wide channel creation
- Disable comments
- Manage live events
- Restrict who create live events
- Brand the Stream (Classic) portal
Manage mobile apps
Network considerations
- Video delivery overview
- Scale video delivery with third-party eCDN providers
- Endpoints that need to be reachable by users in your network
Data privacy and auditing
Quotas and limitations
Licensing
See also
Service updates and health Admin support Playback errors Upload errors Live event troubleshooting