Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with RIXL in under 5 minutes — from account setup to uploading your first media.
Get up and running with RIXL in under 5 minutes — from account setup to uploading your first media.
Welcome to RIXL! This quick guide will have you uploading and delivering media in a few minutes. Onboard with no complex setup — just create a project, upload media, and watch RIXL deliver automatically.
Set up your first workspace for media organization.
Start delivering videos and images immediately.
Get keys for integrating RIXL into your apps.
Before we start:
By the end of this guide: you'll have a project, uploaded media, seen delivery in action, and optionally created API keys and invited teammates.
Create Your Workspace
Projects keep your media, team, and settings separate. Go to Settings → Projects → Create New Project and fill in:
Pick Server Location
Choose the region closest to your users for best delivery performance:
Server location cannot be changed after creation — choose carefully.
Select Default Delivery
Pick a default video quality tier:
Create & Continue
After creation you can immediately start uploading media and create API keys if needed.
Upload Something (Quick)
In your project, go to the Media section and drag in some files.
What you can upload:
RIXL will automatically deliver everything for web delivery — you'll see the magic happen in real-time.
Get Your API Keys (Optional for getting started)
If you plan to integrate RIXL into an app or website, you'll need API keys. Each project gets its own set of keys for security.
Don't worry about this step if you're just testing things out — you can always come back to it later.
API keys are like passwords for your project. Keep them secure and never share them publicly.
Invite Your Team (Optional but recommended)
Working with others? Set up an Organization and invite your team.
Available roles:
New to the UI? Visit the Dashboard Overview to see where features live and how to switch projects.
The dashboard is organized into functional modules for efficient content management:
Dashboard overview with usage metrics and quick actions
Upload, transcode, and manage video content
Upload and process images with real-time transformations
Organize content into structured feeds
Select Files
Drag and drop videos into the upload area or browse to select files.
Configure Processing
Choose transcoding quality, thumbnail settings, and delivery preferences.
Monitor Progress
Watch real-time processing status with detailed progress indicators.
Access Content
Get share URLs, embed codes, and view analytics.
Start Upload
Navigate to the Images section in your dashboard and click the upload button to select your files.
Configure Settings
Set upload preferences and transformation options.
Immediate Availability
Images are instantly available with real-time transformation capabilities.
Optimize Delivery
Use URL-based transformations for automatic optimization and CDN delivery.
Use the project selector in the sidebar to switch between projects
Most sections include quick action buttons for common tasks
Storage usage and recent activity are visible on the project home page
Configure processing preferences and team permissions
Invite members and manage role-based access control
Generate and manage API keys for programmatic access
Monitor consumption and manage subscription preferences
Set up your team and assign roles for collaborative work.
Configure your personal account settings and security.
Generate your first API keys for programmatic access.
Configure your billing and subscription preferences.
After completing this guide:
Take your time exploring each section. The dashboard is designed to be intuitive, and most features include helpful tooltips and guidance.