Almost every public webcam you can watch on our map follows the same path: an ordinary outdoor camera, a connection that sends the picture out (never an open port), a platform that serves the viewers, and an embed on the owner’s website. You don’t need a broadcast studio. A good camera in a good spot, a steady internet connection and an afternoon of setup are enough.
Add your webcam to WindyGet on the weather map with timelapses, without opening ports.
Embed a live camera on your websiteYouTube nocookie embeds, platform players, HLS and refreshing images.
Submit your camera to LiveLocationWhat we accept, the five confirmations, verification and review.
Privacy by designFrame wide, mask private areas and switch audio off before you go live.
Camera securityPasswords, firmware and why you never expose a camera to the internet.
Which route is right for you?
| Your situation | Best route | Upload needed |
|---|---|---|
| Lively scene (surf, harbor, wildlife, city) with fiber or cable internet | YouTube live, 24/7 | About 3 to 6 Mbps, constant |
| Mountain, coast or farm on 4G or solar | Windy (still images and timelapses) | A few hundred KB every few minutes |
| No technical help, any camera brand | A cloud platform such as Angelcam, IPCamLive or Ivideon | Depends on the plan |
| Hotel, ski area or town with its own website | YouTube or a platform, embedded on your site | As above |
Before you start
- Pick the view first. High, wide and with some sky. See where to mount a camera.
- Check the law. Wide public views are allowed in most places, audio usually isn’t a good idea. See livestreaming public places.
- Check your connection. Run a speed test at the camera’s location and use our bitrate and data calculator.
- Never open ports. Every route on these pages sends video out; nobody needs to reach your camera. Read port forwarding vs P2P.
Do these next
- Choose a camera that streams reliably 24/7.
- Stream it to YouTube or add it to Windy.
- Submit it to LiveLocation and put it on the map.
Questions people ask
What is the easiest way to stream a webcam to the public?
Stream it to YouTube. YouTube is free, serves any number of viewers and gives you an embed code for your website. Cameras with built-in RTMP can push straight to YouTube.
Do I need port forwarding to share my camera?
No. YouTube, Windy uploads and platforms like Angelcam all work with outbound connections, so your camera never has to be reachable from the internet.
Can I add my camera to LiveLocation?
Yes, for free, if you own or operate it and it streams on YouTube, Windy, Angelcam, IPCamLive, Ivideon or your own HTTPS website. Use the form at /submit/.
What internet speed do I need for a live webcam?
For 1080p live video on YouTube, plan for about 5 Mbps of steady upload. A Windy webcam that sends one image every few minutes needs very little.
Sources
- YouTube Help: Create a live stream with an encoder (checked 2026-10-07)
- YouTube Help: Choose live encoder settings, bitrates, and resolutions (checked 2026-10-07)
- Windy: How to add your webcam to Windy (checked 2026-10-07)
Last reviewed October 7, 2026 by the LiveLocation team. General information, not legal or electrical advice.