Quick Start Guide
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.
Quick Actions
Create Project
Set up your first workspace for media organization.
Upload Media
Start delivering videos and images immediately.
Generate API Key
Get keys for integrating RIXL into your apps.
What You'll Need
Before we start:
- A RIXL account (create one here)
- Some sample media files (video or image)
- About 5 minutes
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.
Your First RIXL Project
Create Your Workspace
Projects keep your media, team, and settings separate. Go to Settings → Projects → Create New Project and fill in:
- Project Name: Something you'll recognize (like "Marketing Videos" or "Product Photos")
- Description (optional)
Pick Server Location
Choose the region closest to your users for best delivery performance:
- US East, US West, Europe
Server location cannot be changed after creation — choose carefully.
Select Default Delivery
Pick a default video quality tier:
- Shorts — social/mobile
- Standard — general web delivery
- Pro — VOD / high-fidelity
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:
- Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI, and more (up to 2GB each)
- Images: JPG, PNG, HEIC, SVG, and others (up to 100MB each)
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:
- Owner: Can do everything (including manage billing)
- Admin: Can manage projects and team members
- Member: Can upload and manage content
- Viewer: Can view content but not make changes
New to the UI? Visit the Dashboard Overview to see where features live and how to switch projects.
Interface Overview
Primary Work Areas
The dashboard is organized into functional modules for efficient content management:
Project Home
Dashboard overview with usage metrics and quick actions
Video Library
Upload, transcode, and manage video content
Image Library
Upload and process images with real-time transformations
Content Feeds
Organize content into structured feeds
First Upload Workflows
Upload Your First Video
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.
Upload Your First Image
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.
Navigation Essentials
Project Switching
Use the project selector in the sidebar to switch between projects
Quick Actions
Most sections include quick action buttons for common tasks
Usage Monitoring
Storage usage and recent activity are visible on the project home page
Administrative Functions
Project Settings
Configure processing preferences and team permissions
Team Management
Invite members and manage role-based access control
API Authentication
Generate and manage API keys for programmatic access
Billing & Usage
Monitor consumption and manage subscription preferences
Key Management Areas
Team & Account Setup
Team Management
Set up your team and assign roles for collaborative work.
Account Settings
Configure your personal account settings and security.
API & Integration Setup
Create API Keys
Generate your first API keys for programmatic access.
Billing Setup
Configure your billing and subscription preferences.
Next Steps
After completing this guide:
- Explore Media Management - Learn advanced features in Media Management
- Set Up Content Feeds - Create dynamic feeds in Feeds Management
- Team Collaboration - Learn about Organizations & Team Management
- API Integration - Explore the API Reference
Take your time exploring each section. The dashboard is designed to be intuitive, and most features include helpful tooltips and guidance.