# What is VDO.Ninja?

## Remote video for OBS, browsers, and live production

[VDO.Ninja](https://vdo.ninja) is a browser-based live video and audio tool for bringing remote guests, smartphones, webcams, screen shares, and audio feeds directly into OBS Studio or other browser-enabled production software. It is commonly used for remote interviews, podcasts, live streaming, mobile phones as webcams, and peer-to-peer WebRTC video workflows.

VDO.Ninja is offered as a free hosted service, but it is also available as customizable and self-hostable code for teams that want more control over deployment, signaling, and workflow design.

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Video intro to VDO.Ninja and getting-started playlist
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For those looking for an AI-generated audio-explanation of what VDO.Ninja is, see:

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Check out this AI-generated audio generated intro to what VDO.Ninja is
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## Getting started with VDO.Ninja

There is a playlist of videos above that covers the basics, and there are many community-made guides on YouTube in multiple languages as well.

This documentation covers getting started, room workflows, OBS integration, remote guest setup, advanced URL parameters, troubleshooting, helper apps, and platform-specific notes. The search box is often the fastest way to jump to a specific parameter or workflow.

A written guide to getting started is linked below:

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[getting-started](https://docs.vdo.ninja/getting-started)
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## Need help or support?

The preferred support mechanism is via [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/vdoninja) or [Discord](https://discord.gg/feenJm8HTa), which offer community-assisted support. Discord is very active, so check it out. As well, development issues, feature requests, and bugs are tracked on [GitHub](https://github.com/steveseguin/vdo.ninja).

For mission critical support issues, or business-related inquiries, you can contact Steve directly. Please don't make it a habit.

## Bug reports

It is most helpful to report bugs via the official [GitHub](https://github.com/steveseguin/vdo.ninja). While we monitor the [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/vdoninja) and [Discord](https://discord.gg/qWDshMsTar) channels, it is easy to miss issues and details that occur in comments and older threads.