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Video Streaming (HLS)
Fix a disabled HLS Video Streaming protocol on your Bitping Node — connectivity, content filtering, and low-bandwidth timeouts
Overview
The HLS Video Streaming check downloads a small test manifest from tests.bitping.com at startup. If the download fails or times out, HLS shows as disabled.
Common Causes
Check your internet connection. The node needs HTTPS access to tests.bitping.com:
curl -v https://tests.bitping.comCheck for content filtering. Some network firewalls, parental controls, or DNS filters block streaming media URLs. Make sure tests.bitping.com is reachable:
nslookup tests.bitping.com
curl -I https://tests.bitping.comVery slow connections. On extremely low-bandwidth links, the HLS test may time out before completing. This is expected on sub-1 Mbps connections and not something the node can work around. Your node will still receive non-HLS jobs normally.
After Fixing
Restart the node once the connectivity issue is resolved — the HLS check only runs at startup.
See also: Troubleshooting Protocol Failures and Troubleshooting Connectivity.
