Overview
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support. Red5 is a powerful Java based media server designed for streaming audio and video content in real time across networks. It enables developers to build scalable and flexible streaming applications such as live video broadcasting video conferencing and online media sharing platforms. Red5 supports protocols like RTMP and WebSocket which help in delivering low latency streaming experiences. It can be integrated with tools like OBS Studio for live streaming and can also be extended with custom applications based on user requirements. Being open source it allows developers to modify and enhance its features according to their needs. It is commonly used in industries like e learning online entertainment and communication systems because of its reliability and performance.
Highlights
- Red5 supports real time live streaming of audio and video content.
- Red5 is open source and allows customization and flexibility.
- Red5 is built on Java and provides scalable server architecture.
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Pricing
Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m4.large Recommended | $0.03 |
t3.micro | $0.03 |
t2.micro | $0.01 |
t3.nano | $0.03 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.03 |
t2.medium | $0.03 |
t3.medium | $0.03 |
t2.large | $0.03 |
t3.large | $0.03 |
r4.large | $0.03 |
Vendor refund policy
No Refund
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Packaged with the latest updates as of June/2026
Additional details
Usage instructions
Launch an EC2 instance from this AWS Marketplace AMI and ensure that inbound Security Group rules allow TCP ports 22 (SSH) and 5080 (HTTP). Connect to the instance using SSH with your EC2 key pair:
ssh -i /path/to/your-key.pem ubuntu@<PUBLIC_IP>
Switch to the root user:
sudo -i
Navigate to the Red5 installation directory:
cd /opt/red5
Start the Red5 server:
./red5.sh
To verify that the service is running, check the console output or use:
ps -ef | grep red5
Open your web browser and access the Red5 server at:
http://<PUBLIC_IP>:5080
Replace <PUBLIC_IP> with the public IPv4 address or DNS name of your EC2 instance.
For additional configuration, administration, and product documentation, refer to: https://www.red5.net/docs/
Support
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