Create New Project
Set up a project to organize your media and control access
Every workspace in RIXL begins with a project.
A project organizes your media, permissions, and API access in one place.
Projects are workspaces with dedicated storage, team access, and API keys. You must create at least one project before uploading media.
Step-by-Step Setup
Access Project Creation From your dashboard, go to Settings → Projects and click Create New Project.
Configure Project Settings
- Name → Choose a descriptive name (e.g., “Brand X Campaign”).
- Region → Pick the server closest to your audience for best performance.
- Video Quality → Select a processing tier (see below).
Server region cannot be changed after project creation.
Confirm Setup Review your choices and click Create Project. Most settings can be adjusted later in Project Settings.
Video Processing Tiers
| Tier | Quality | Resolution | Processing Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Standard | Up to 720p | Standard | Development & Testing |
| Shorts | Mobile Optimized | Up to 1080p | Fast | Social Media Content |
| Pro | Professional | Up to 4K | Priority | Video-on-Demand |
See full details in the Video Processing Guide.
Project Templates
Social Media
- Shorts video optimization
- Fast processing for social feeds
- Mobile-first delivery settings
Professional VOD
- Pro video optimization
- Multiple quality levels
- Advanced analytics
E-commerce
- Image optimization for product galleries
- Video previews and demonstrations
- Fast loading for commerce sites
Custom Setup
- Full Manual configuration of all settings
- Flexible optimization profiles
- Custom workflows and automation
Advanced Configuration
- Server Locations: EU Central (Germany), US East, Asia Pacific
- Automatic transcoding: Web-ready video formats
- Image optimization: Smart compression and adaptive formats
- CDN delivery: Global fast content distribution
- Basic: Standard processing for testing
- Shorts: Fast, mobile-first streaming
- Pro: Multiple resolutions, priority processing
Advanced analytics available in Pro tier.
- Project visibility: Organization-wide, team-specific, or private
- Role-based access control for collaborators
- API key scoping & monitoring
- Webhook security, rate limits, and access logs
After Project Creation
Generate API Key
Create your first secure API key for integartions
Configure Team Access
Invite team members and set up role-based permissions
Test Upload
Test with your first video or image file
Organize with Feeds
Start building feeds for structured delivery
Project Deletion
Deleting a project permanently removes all associated media, feeds, and settings. This cannot be undone.
Next Steps
Once your project is set up, you can start using RIXL right away: