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titleWe don't currently do anything
  1. Create a simple word document with the content you wish to publish in your app:

    1. When it's finished prepare a PDF file by opening your Word Document, and printing it to PDF.

  2. In the EzyStream Dashboard, head over to Subscriptionslocated under your Account Menu (Click your name in the top right of your screen),

  3. Look under Active Services and find PDF Viewer. If it’s not there, add the 'Connect Bundle' under Available Services.

  4. Click Config.

  5. Enter the name you'd like to give the menu item in your app (eg. 'Newsletter').

  6. Click the (plus) Icon and select your PDF file.

  7. Decide if you'd like a notification to be delivered to your users and customise the notification text.

  8. Click Submit7. Add your first media clip (most likely a sermon)

7. Add your Live Stream

PURPOSE: Regardless of what system you use to Live Stream your service, you can integrate it with your EzyChurch App. Once complete, a button will appear in your app saying ‘Watch Live’ and your user will be directed to your stream.

  1. Find out what method you currently use to stream your service:

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titleWe use YouTube Live
  1. In the EzyStream Dashboard, head over to Subscriptionslocated under your Account Menu (Click your name in the top right of your screen),

  2. Look under Active Services and find ‘YouTube Live Stream’.

    1. If it’s not there, add the item 'YouTube Live Stream' under Available Services.

  3. Click Config,

  4. Enter 'YouTube Live Stream' into the service name,

  5. Enter the Video ID of your YouTube video stream:

    1. Copy and Paste the URL of your Live Stream into the 'YouTube Video ID' field.

    2. Remove full URL of the video, leaving only the actual Video ID remaining. For example, ‘https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymJN_tpeBI' becomes 'ymJN_tpeBI’

    3. Note: Anything after the Video ID should also be removed. This from an '&' symbol and onwards.

  6. Click Submit

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titleWe use FaceBook Live
  1. In the EzyStream Dashboard, head over to Subscriptionslocated under your Account Menu (Click your name in the top right of your screen),

  2. Look under Active Services and find 'External Web Link'.

    1. If it’s not there, add the item 'Connect Bundle' under Available Services.

  3. Click Config,

  4. Type the name you'd like to give your button (e.g ‘Watch Live’),

  5. Copy and Paste the URL of your FaceBook Live Stream,

  6. Click Submit.

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titleWe use Zoom, or another meeting software
  1. In the EzyStream Dashboard, head over to Subscriptionslocated under your Account Menu (Click your name in the top right of your screen),

  2. Look under Active Services and find 'External Web Link'.

    1. If it’s not there, add the item 'Connect Bundle' under Available Services.

  3. Click Config,

  4. Type the name you'd like to give your button (e.g ‘Watch Live’),

  5. Copy and Paste the URL of your Zoom Meeting,

  6. Click Submit.

2. Optional: Schedule a push notification to send just before you intend to go live!
3. Each week, update the URL/Video ID of your live event.

8. Add your first piece of media

PURPOSE: Distribute your media to everyone in your church with one single upload. You can have it publish into your app, your website and your podcast feed with one upload action!

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NOTE: If you'd like to upload video and your screen does not give you this option, please add a Video Subscription under Subscriptions.

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9. Embed a Form - Or a few

PURPOSE: Easily collect data from your users by embedding forms from Infoodle or Google.

  1. Head over to Subscriptionslocated under your Account Menu (Click your name in the top right of your screen),

  2. Look under Active Services and find 'Form Embed'. If it’s not there, add the 'Connect Bundle' under Available Services.

  3. Click Config on the Embed Form Feature. (Learn more at App Web Embed).

  4. Type the name you'd like to give the button in your app which will display this form (e.g Volunteer)

  5. Copy and Paste the URL of the form published by Google, Infoodle, etc

  6. Click Submit.

10. Setup Sermon Notes

Purpose: Notes is a clever way to publish sermon notes for your community, and allow them to edit that note on their own device during the sermon.

  1. Head over to Subscriptionslocated under your Account Menu (Click your name in the top right of your screen),

  2. Look under Active Services and find 'Notes',

    1. If you can’t see this option, you’ll need to add the ‘Inspire Bundle’ under Available Services.

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  1. Click Config,

  2. Select ‘Activate’ to turn this button on in your app,

  3. Then, browse to Manage > Notes,

  4. Create a template note you want to publish to everyone:

    1. Give it a title,

    2. Enter the content of the note you'd like everyone to see:

      1. This is a template note, which may include places for users to enter their own additional notes, or fill in the spaces.

      2. You can link an existing media item if you wish

      3. You can also enter related Bible references. Please make sure you enter these in the example format: e.g. John 3:16. (ie. John 3v16 is not supported!)

  5. Save your draft note.

  6. When you'd like to publish your note to all your users, open the note again and click Publish.

11. Add your FaceBook Page

Purpose: Link your users directly into your Facebook page.

  1. Head over to Subscriptionslocated under your Account Menu (Click your name in the top right of your screen),

  2. Look under Active Services and find 'Social'.

  3. Type the service name: Facebook

  4. Copy and Paste the URL of your Facebook page directly from Facebook.

  5. Click Submit.

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12. Check and Activate your Contact Details

Purpose: Display a Contact button as a menu option in your app.

  1. While still in your Subscription Page, click Config on the Contact Us Feature.

  2. Name the button you'd like to be displayed in your app menu.

  3. Enter a message you'd like to display to your users in your app's Contact Page.

  4. Verify your Contact Details by going to My Organisation, under your Account Menu, by clicking your name in the top right of your screen.

13. Plan Your Launch!

Once your app is ready, make sure you launch it strongly to your church!

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