# Setup Parameters They are separated in two groups: [general options](#general-options) (push and view) and [source side](#source-side-options) (push) options. ## General options You can add them to both, source ([`&push`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/push)) and viewer ([`&view`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/view), [`&scene`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/scene) or [`&solo`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/and-solo)) sides.

Parameter	Explanation
`&push`	The stream ID that you are publishing with will be the defined value
`&room`	Sets a room ID for the session to join
`&password`	Sets a password to view a stream or to join a room
`&hash`	Checks the password
`&e2ee`*	Support for something called "end to end encryption" using "insertable streams"
`&label`	Sets a display name label
`&labelsuggestion`	The same as `&label`, except it asks the user still for a user name
`&permaid`	Will save that stream ID to local storage and reuse it every time `&permaid` is used without a stream ID
`&group`	Puts guests into sub-groups, so they only see others in the same group
`&groupaudio`	Tells the system to not filter out audio streams when using `&group`
`&groupview`	The same as `&group`, except it lets you see those groups without actually needing to join them with your mic/camera
`&datamode`	Combines a bunch of flags together; no video, no audio, GUI, etc.
`&audiooutput`	Like `&sink`, but selects the audio output device
`&sink`	Outputs the audio to the specified audio output device, rather than the default

\*NEW IN [VERSION 24](https://docs.vdo.ninja/releases/v24) ## Source side options You have to add them to the source side ([`&push`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/push)).

Parameter	Explanation
`&audiodevice`	Pre-configures the selected audio device
`&videodevice`	Pre-configures the selected video device
`&vdo`	Like `&videodevice` for selecting a default video device, but you can still choose to change the camera
`&device`	Same as `&audiodevice` or `&videodevice`, but applies to both
`&miconly`	Share audio-only; no video publishing allowed
`&miconlyoption`	A mic only button shows if a guest joining a room
`&safemode`	Tries to load the camera/audio with as little possible complexity as possible
`&autostart`	Skips the camera/audio device or screenshare selection
`&easyexit`	Won't ask the user to confirm that they wish to exit or leave the page
`&webcam`	Disables screen-sharing as an option
`&webcam2`	Will show the "Share your Camera" button before asking the user to select camera options
`&screenshare`	Disables camera-sharing as an option
`&screenshare2`	Will show the "Share your Screen" button before asking the user to select screenshare options
`&website`	Only shares a website with viewers
`&fileshare`	Allows the user to select a video or audio file as a source for streaming
`&intro`	When combined with the either `&webcam` or `&screenshare`, this option won't auto-load the camera/mic selection page
`&host`	Shows a pop up to invite more guests to the room
`&tips`	Shows a help-screen on the guest joining
`&welcome`	Adds a message the guest will see when joining the room
`&welcomeb64`*	The same as `&welcome`, except this takes an input as a base64 encoded string
`&welcomeimage`	Lets you specify an image that appears for a few seconds once a guest joins
`&hangupmessage`*	Option for a custom hang-up message
`&humb64`*	The same as `&hangupmessage`, except this takes an input as a base64 encoded string
`&groupmode`	Added to the URL, when not assigned to a group, you don't hear or see anything

\*NEW IN VERSION 24